General Info

The eye is one of the body's most complex organs, requiring the skills of a highly trained eyecare specialist for thorough examination. Many visual disorders and eye diseases lack symptoms in the early stages, thus regular eye exams are important. Appropriate frequency of eye examination varies from one individual to the next, based upon age, family history, general health, and eye health. At Relf EyeCare Specialists, a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant will initiate your examination, performing many of the entrance tests for the doctors. A comprehensive eye exam includes "refraction", which determines your current eyeglass prescription. Drops will be instilled to allow measurement of your intra-ocular pressure. Your eyes will also be dilated, which can cause difficulty with reading and sometimes driving for three hours or more.