• Astigmatism     
• Conjunctivitis
• Dry Eye

• Lazy Eye
  
• Cataract
  
• Blepharitis

• Soft Contact Lenses
• Disposable Contact Lenses
• Extended Wear Contact Lenses
• Colored Contact Lenses

PRELIMINARY TESTS

Dr. Petronack may first want to look at specific aspects of your visual function and eye health. Preliminary tests can include evaluations of depth perception, color vision, eye muscle movements, peripheral or side vision, and the way your pupils respond to light.

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• Rigid Gas Permeable Lenses
• Toric Contact Lenses
• Bi-Focal Contact Lenses

Periodic annual eye and vision examinations are an important part of preventive health care. Many eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms, so you might not know a problem exists. Early diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision problems can help prevent vision loss.

Each patient's signs and symptoms, along with the doctors professional judgment, will determine what tests the doctor conducts. A comprehensive adult eye and vision examination may include, but is not limited to, the following tests:

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• High Definition Lenses
  
• Bi-Focal Lenses
  

COMPREHENSIVE EYE AND VISION EXAMINATION

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• Non Glare Lenses
• Scratch Protection

COMMON EYE problems & diseases

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KERATOMETRY

This test measures the curvature of the cornea (the clear outer surface of the eye) by focusing a circle of light on the cornea and measuring its reflection. This measurement is particularly critical in determining the proper fit for contact lenses.

EYE HEALTH EVALUATIOn

Dr. Petronack may need to perform additional tests based on the results of the previous tests. These tests can help confirm or rule out possible problems, clarify uncertain findings or provide a more in-depth assessment.

At the completion of the examination, Dr. Petronack will assess and evaluate all the test results to determine a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan. He will discuss with you any visual or eye health problems and explain treatment options. In some cases, the doctor may refer you to another health care provider for consultation or treatment.

PATIENT HISTorY​

Dr. Petronack will ask about any eye or vision problems you are currently having and about your overall health. In addition, a patient history will include when your eye or vision symptoms began, medications you are taking, and any work-related or environmental conditions that may be affecting your vision. The doctor will also ask about any previous eye or health conditions you and your family members have experienced.

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VISUAL ACUITY

Visual acuity measurements evaluate how clearly each eye is seeing. Reading charts are often used to measure visual acuity. As part of the testing, you will read letters on charts at a distance and near. 

The results of visual acuity testing are written as a fraction, such as 20/40. The top number in the fraction is the standard distance at which testing is done (20 feet). The bottom number is the smallest letter size you were able to read. A person with 20/40 visual acuity would have to get within 20 feet to see a letter that should be seen clearly at 40 feet. Normal distance visual acuity is 20/20.

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REFRACTION

Refraction determines the lens power you need to compensate for any refractive error (nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism). Using an instrument called a phoropter, your optometrist places a series of lenses in front of your eyes. He or she then measures how these lenses focus light using a handheld lighted instrument called a retinoscope. Your doctor may choose to use an instrument that automatically evaluates the focusing power of the eye. The lens power is then refined based your input on the lenses that give you the clearest vision.

This testing can be done without eye drops to determine how the eyes respond under normal seeing conditions. However, an optometrist will use eye drops with patients who can't respond verbally or when some of the eyes' focusing power may be hidden. The drops temporarily keep the eyes from changing focus during testing.

SUPPLEMENTAL TESTING

Additional testing may be needed based on the results of the previous tests to confirm or rule out possible problems, to clarify uncertain findings, or to provide a more in-depth assessment.

If you have questions about any diagnosed eye or vision conditions, or treatment recommendations, don't hesitate to ask the doctor for additional information or explanation.

• ​Farsightedness
• Nearsightedness
• Presbyopia

• Floaters and Flashes
• Macular Degeneration
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Glaucoma