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Complete Eye Exam
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Warren Hill, M.D.
Patient Information
Comprehensive Eye Exam Information
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For Your Appointment, Call: 480.981.6111 |
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Once you make an appointment, you may wish to keep several things to keep in mind as you get ready to see your ophthalmologist. These include:
* Know your health history and that of your family, especially relating to any eye diseases, such as glaucoma. Bring along all medications you are taking, even if they appear to have nothing to do with your eyes. Some drugs have side effects that could affect your eyes. Make a written list of this information ahead of time and bring it with you.
* Be prepared to ask questions about your condition. As with your health history and medications, write your questions down ahead of time and bring them with you.
* Know your health insurance coverage for medical care and vision care. Not all insurance pays for routine vision exams such as for eyeglasses. Others have limitations on anything outside routine procedures and, should you need any, you would then be personally responsible. Being absolutely certain of the limits of your coverage will help to avoid unnecessary confusion.
* Find out before you go if you will be given drops to dilate your eyes. Although the effects of dilating drops are temporary, you may need to arrange for someone else to drive or to pick you up after your exam.
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If this is your first visit to the ophthalmologist, bring all (if any) of the eye medications your currently using with you, as well as your current eyeglasses or contact lenses. Technicians or other office staff may conduct part of the exam, particularly such things as collecting information about your medical history and checking your visual acuity. All of this information will be reviewed by the ophthalmologist prior to his examining you.
You should feel comfortable with your ophthalmologist's explanations. If some part of the process is confusing to you, ask for an explanation that is understandable and expect that one will be provided for you. Should you have further questions later, don't hesitate to call. There are no foolish questions, only ones you want answered and are free to ask. Also, there are usually printed materials about your condition that you can take home.
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It is important to follow your doctor's instructions for the use of medications, such as eye drops. It is equally important that you keep all scheduled follow-up appointments. Some eye conditions require careful monitoring at regular intervals. If your doctor recommends surgery, you should be told about the risks associated with it and who will be providing post-operative care.
The operating surgeon is always responsible for your care. If any aspect of the care is going to be delegated to another doctor or health care provider, you should check to be sure they are fully qualified and licensed to provide medical care following surgery. See our selecting a doctor section for more information. Worth repeating again, should you have any concerns, be sure to ASK QUESTIONS.
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