What should I ask my ophthalmologist?
Here are some suggestions for questions you can ask during your eye examination:
- Can you go over the eye examination with me and tell me what tests to expect?
- What is the cause of my vision loss?
- What is my visual acuity?
- Do I have a peripheral (side vision) field loss?
- Is my condition stable, or can I lose more sight?
What are the things to do before starting the eye assessment?
Before you go, list any questions you want to ask the doctor. Also be ready to update them on any medicines you take and your (and your family’s) eye health history. Bring your glasses and contact lenses along with the prescription with you. Also bring sunglasses for the trip home.
When to seek a second opinion from an eye doctor?
The good news is that for infants and toddlers we probably prescribe in a similar way. The important thing is to find a doctor you trust and follow his/her advice. Don’t be afraid to seek out a second opinion and don’t be surprised if that second opinion if different from what you’ve been hearing.
Can a doctor tell you if your vision has changed?
As eye doctors, we need the patient to help us determine the prescription; it is not just the doctor giving you the eyeglass numbers. Your prescription measured at the eye doctor is a snapshot of your vision at that exact time. If you don’t go to the eye doctor often, it’s highly likely your prescription has changed.
When to see your eye doctor after cataract surgery?
According to the American Association of Ophthalmology, blurring after cataract surgery is usually caused by swelling or edema of the cornea. If this is the case, it will resolve over time. In most cases, patients can see better within a week after surgery. You should talk to your eye doctor if your blurring persists.
What to ask your eye doctor about glaucoma?
When evaluating treatment options for glaucoma, it is wise to come prepared to your eye doctor’s appointment with questions that will help you make an informed decision. If you have been recently diagnosed with glaucoma, you may have many questions about the most appropriate treatment.
When do you ask a doctor a question?
People ask this question when they’re behind on submitting medical paperwork to their office or insurance company. Dr. Caudle urges her patients to remember that paperwork takes time, and things could get messed up if doctors aren’t offered the time and space to correctly fill them out.
Can a doctor see the back of the eye?
“The answer is yes, yes you can,” said VSP network eye doctor Meghan Riegel, OD. According to Dr. Riegel, diabetes affects the blood vessels, and the back of the eye is the only place in the body where an eye doctor can directly view the blood vessels.
According to the American Association of Ophthalmology, blurring after cataract surgery is usually caused by swelling or edema of the cornea. If this is the case, it will resolve over time. In most cases, patients can see better within a week after surgery. You should talk to your eye doctor if your blurring persists.
When evaluating treatment options for glaucoma, it is wise to come prepared to your eye doctor’s appointment with questions that will help you make an informed decision. If you have been recently diagnosed with glaucoma, you may have many questions about the most appropriate treatment.