How to Prepare For An Eye Exam

You should schedule an eye exam every year. Not only will these exams ensure your vision and the health of your eyes, but they can also detect serious medical conditions in the early stages. After scheduling your appointment with Eye 1^st Vision Center, there are a few things that you should do to prepare for your appointment.

Make a List of Your Medications

Your eye doctor is going to need to know what types of medications you are taking. Some drugs cause side effects such as vision changes and dry eye. If your eye doctor is going to need to prescribe you medication, they will need to know what you are taking to avoid interactions. Your list should include the name of the medication that you are taking, the dosage, and how often you take it. You should also include any supplements, or over the counter medications, you take.

Primary Care Physician's Information

Your eye doctor will need to have your primary care physician's contact information on file. You will need to give them your doctor's name, address, and phone number.

Wear Your Contacts, Bring Your Glasses

If you wear glasses or contacts, your eye doctor is going to want to check your vision with your current prescription. If you wear contacts, you should have them in your eyes when you go in for your appointment. Also, make sure to bring your glasses.

Find a Ride To Your Appointment

Your eye doctor is going to want to dilate your eyes so that they can get a good look at the back of your eyes. When your eyes are dilated, your vision will be blurry. Also, you will be very sensitive to the light. Since these conditions can make driving home after the appointment difficult, it is best to find someone to give you a ride to the appointment.

It is essential that you schedule annual visits with eye 1^st Vision Center. Before your eye exam with our optometrist in Sandy Springs, you should make sure that you are prepared. Being prepared will give us all the information necessary to provide you with the best possible treatment. To schedule an appointment, give us a call today.