Comprehensive Eye Examination in San Antonio, TX

A comprehensive eye exam involves a series of tests to evaluate your vision and to screen for eye diseases, such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, which do not have symptoms at the beginning of the disease process. By receiving annual eye exams, you can help maintain the overall health of your eyes and catch medical concerns early to prevent loss of vision. Contact Stone Oak Ophthalmology Center in San Antonio, TX today to schedule an appointment with one of our skilled ophthalmologists, Dr. Allison Young and/or Dr. Jana Waters. We offer flexible hours and will do all that we can to help get you in as soon as possible.

We recommend that patients receive an eye exam at least once a year or at least every other year to monitor their vision and general eye health. We also suggest that children receive annual eye exams to ensure the proper development of their vision and to prevent academic impairment that is related to vision problems. Parents should also consult with their pediatricians to discuss when and how often their child should receive an eye exam. 

When you visit Stone Oak Ophthalmology Center, you should be prepared to provide a general health history, a list of all prescriptions or routine use of over-the-counter medications, and describe any concerns or symptoms you are experiencing with your vision. It's also important to let us know if you have had any eye surgeries, including LASIK, and to bring your contacts and/or glasses with you to your exam. If you are a new patient or are scheduled for your annual eye exam, please plan on having your eyes dilated.

We will conduct a series of tests, which may include the following:

• Eye muscle test: This exam detects how well your eyes follow objects and identifies poor muscle movement. 
• Visual acuity test: This evaluates the overall sharpness of your vision. 
• Visual field test: This determines how well you can see from the side (peripheral view). 
• Refraction assessment: This identifies how well light waves pass through your cornea and lens. You will be asked to read a vision chart as different lenses are displayed in front of your eyes with a device called a phoropter. This also determines the specific lens prescription that provides you with the best vision. 
• Slit-lamp exam: This test uses a microscope and bright light to magnify the different structures of your eyes so we can examine them closely to assess the health of your eyes.
• Retinal exam: During this test, specialized eye drops are administered to dilate your pupils. This enables our doctors to examine the back part of your eye, including the retina, optic disc, choroid, and blood vessels. These drops will take several hours to wear off, which will cause impaired vision and light sensitivity. 
• Tonometry: This exam measures the pressure inside your eye, which helps us identify glaucoma and other eye diseases. 

In addition to our traditional eye exams, we offer comprehensive diagnostic screening for diabetic retinopathy for patients with diabetes or for those who are at higher risk of developing diabetes. This exam includes a visual acuity test and comprehensive retinal evaluation. These assessments allow us to measure the quality of your vision, the health of your retina and optic nerve, and identify any serious concerns, such as leaking blood vessels. With any medical condition, early detection and diagnosis are essential to determining and receiving the best form of treatment for optimal health. 

If any visual impairments or concerns are discovered during your comprehensive eye exam, we will provide a prescription for glasses or contact lenses and schedule a follow-up to discuss other treatment options, if necessary. Our goal is to identify and treat any vision concerns you have so you can have the sharpest vision possible for optimal function and success. It's important to schedule routine eye exams every year and to maintain all follow-up appointments to monitor your ocular health.

At Stone Oak Ophthalmology Center, we provide high-quality ocular care for patients of all ages who are having trouble with their vision and overall eye health. If you have noticed any changes in your vision or need to schedule an eye exam, contact our San Antonio, TX office today. We will be happy to schedule an exam at your convenience with one of our seasoned ophthalmologists.