Preparing for your eye appointment
When you call to make an appointment for your eye examination, it is important to briefly state the vision problem you are experiencing, if any. This allows staff to book you for an appropriate appointment. An eye appointment can take up to 3 hours, so it is important to bring some reading material, or something to keep you occupied whilst you wait. If it is an adult eye check, we advise against driving after the appointment if you have had your pupils dilated. It is a good idea to have someone with you to look after you or escort you home. Depending on your job, you may be able to go back to work after your appointment. Children can generally return to day care or school after their appointment.
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At your eye appointment
At most visits to the ophthalmologist, you will require eye drops to dilate the pupil. The eye drops allow the ophthalmologist to examine the internal structures of the eye thoroughly. The ophthalmologist will examine your eyes for such things as glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and muscle imbalances. The ophthalmologist may request further specialised testing be performed such as visual field testing, optical coherence tomography (OCT) to map the back of the eye, colour vision assessment, or prism adaptation testing.
The ophthalmologist will advise you on a management plan and whether further follow up is required.
