As you might be aware, a COMPLETE EYE CHECK UP requires special tests and investigations, which shall be carried out by eye doctors and other ophthalmic health care providers using latest, state of the art equipment.
What to expect on your First Visit
Step 1 - Registration
Pre Registration:
At the reception counter ,one of the front office executives will request you to write your name, complete address, telephone numbers and other details which help us in communicating better with you.
Registration/ Billing:
Subsequently, you will be registered and allotted a registration number. Your information will become a part of our computerized data base, for all future reference, every time you visit or call our centre.
Step 2- Initial Pressure Check and Dilatation
Intra-Ocular Pressure(IOP):
Now the Intra-Ocular Pressure (IOP) i.e. pressure of your eye will be checked with a automated instrument specifically designed for this purpose. Any abnormality in the eye pressure could mean serious eye disease.
Waiting Lounge:
You now need to sit in the waiting area and depending on the information given and your IOP (Intraocular Pressure) you will be advised for your eye/s (Pupil/s) to be dilated for detailed examination of the retina.
In the main hall our Patient Care Attendants will put the dilating eye drops (Tropicacyl and Phenylepherine drops) in your eyes as often as necessary. Some patients may need more drops and time than others. You are requested to sit with your eyes closed for better effect of the drops.
At this point you may feel that waiting is long, but let us assure you that it will be worth the wait. As every eye is unique, so is yours. Hence some people need more time in the doctor’s room and some individuals eyes (pupils) do not get dilated as easily.
Step 3- Ophthalmic History and Examination
Initial Detailed Eye Check up:
Later when your turn comes you will be asked to go to Doctor’s room. Here a detailed inquiry about your eye condition, its previous treatments or surgery and your past and family history will be documented.