Our
Mission is to be the premier facility in Kentucky;
delivering the highest quality care using
the latest in technology and treatment protocols;
providing that care with a friendly, knowledgeable,
and caring staff.
What
to expect during your eye exam
We utilize the
latest in technology to assist
in the examination process.
Our office was
the first in the state of Kentucky
to utilize the Epic 3000 Refraction
System. We also offer the latest
in digital retinal photography.
Your Eye Examination
An
Eye Examination at Brooks Eyecare Includes:
• Assessment of your visual acuities
(ex. 20/200, 20/20 etc.).
• Gross peripheral vision. (side vision)
• Depth perception. (ability to judge
distance)
• Color perception. (ex. Red – Green
Color deficiency)
• Refraction (the determination of a need
for a prescription for nearsightedness, farsightedness,
astigmatism, presbyopia etc.)
• Glaucoma pressure test.
• Cataract evaluation.
• Slit lamp evaluation. (Examination of
the exterior portion of the eye under high
magnification).
• Internal evaluation. (Examination of
the optic nerve , retina, macula, blood vessels
and vitreous for disease or abnormalities.
• Evaluation of the alignment of the eyes.
(Muscle imbalances).
• Thorough explanation of the test results.
• Discussion of the different treatment
options.
Children’s
and non verbal communication examinations
The primary difference in the examination is we rely
more on objective tests as opposed to subjective tests. An objective test
would a test like an auto-refractor or retinoscopy. These tests are non threatening
and very accurate in the results. The nice thing about these tests is the
patient doesn’t have to say a
word. Our adult visits utilize this same technology but we use this as a starting
point and we refine the results subjectively by asking which lenses appear
to be clearer. This fine tunes the results.
Contact Lens Examination:
A contact lens evaluation starts with a comprehensive
eye evaluation to determine the patient’s proper prescription and to ensure there are no eye diseases
or problems that would prohibit the use of contact lenses. The quality of a
patient’s tear film will then be tested. This is a determining factor
in the comfort a patient will experience with contact lenses. There are also
certain contacts available for those who have a poor quality tear film. Dr.
Brooks will then look at the prescription, tear film results, and curvature
readings of the patient’s cornea to determine the right type and size
trial contact lens to rest on the patient’s eyes. The fit will then be
evaluated. Once a proper fit is determined, new contact lens wearers will attend
a class on the proper care and maintenance of their lenses as well as inserting
and removing the lenses. This class usually takes about an hour. These patients
are re-evaluated usually in 7 to 10 days to ensure there are no complications.
Patients are then allowed to purchase product. See the contact lens section
for more information.
