Quality Eyecare

Our Comprehensive Eye Examination

We know it is important to be thorough. That's why we offer a comprehensive eye examination that will uncover hidden asymptomatic, potentially sight-threatening eye disorders and diseases that are not found by a simple vision screening.

• Medical History- Since the eyes are a part of the body, they can be affected by seemingly unrelated health conditions. We must know about your general health and your medication, including non-prescription medication, prior to treatment.
• Neurological Screenings- Evaluating the way your eyes and pupils work both together and individually can tell us if the nerves and muscles controlling your eyes are working properly or require additional examination.
• The Refraction- Both automated and doctor-controlled instruments, plus patient-directed methods, are used to obtain the best glasses prescription for you.
• Visual Fields- Your ability to see to the side and above and below will be tested with our state-of-the-art Humphrey Visual Screening equipment.
• Eye Health Testing- This phase of the exam takes up more of the examination. The pupils are dilated (in most cases) and a microscope is used to view the surface and inside of the eye. We can detect early signs of glaucoma, cataracts, hypertension, and even diabetes.
• Photography- We have the optomap retinal photography machine. This medical technology assists Dr. Bateman in viewing the retina, by taking a wide angled photograph, to detect early signs of eye disease as well as diabetes, heart disese, hypertension and cancer. Click here to read more about our Optos Retinal Camera.
  
• Consultation- All patients, parents or guardians will be provided with an explanation of the findings, their significance, the treatment plan and other options. Your questions will be answered and the solutions to any difficulties will be reviewed.