At East Valley Ophthalmology, we offer comprehensive eye exams that play a crucial role in maintaining overall health and assessing vision. Everyone should have their eyes tested to keep their prescriptions up to date and to check for early signs of eye disease. We recommend yearly or bi-yearly eye and vision exams, depending on whether you are considered at-risk or not.
How do I prepare for my eye exam?
As a new patient, please download these
Fill them out ahead of time and bring them in with you, or you may FAX them to our office before your appointment.
- Our FAX number is: 480-985-2426
Before your appointment, ask us if your eyes will be dilated. Although the effects of dilating drops are temporary, your vision will be blurry, and you may need to arrange for someone to drive you home or to work after your exam. Depending on your job, you might not be able to return to work until the eye drops wear off.
Please have answers prepared to questions regarding your health history, vision-related concerns, and expectations. This vital information is used to understand the health of your eyes, assess your risk of eye disease, and identify potential vision problems. It enables us to make the best possible evaluations and recommendations regarding your eye health. Ideally, make a written list of this information to bring with you.
Bring this information with you:
- Health history – especially relating to any eye diseases, such as cataracts or glaucoma. Include all health issues you’ve had in recent years.
- Family health history – diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or any other health problems that may affect the whole body.
- Allergies – to medications, food, or other substances.
- Specific eye issues – current and past.
- Medications – even if they appear to have nothing to do with your eyes. Some drugs have side effects that could affect your eyes.
- Health insurance cards and coverage – not all insurance plans cover routine vision exams or eyeglasses, contacts, etc. Others have limitations on anything outside routine procedures, and should you need any, you would then be personally responsible.
- Current glasses or contacts – please bring them with you and let us know how satisfied you are with them. We want to make sure your prescription is the best one for you. If you wear contact lenses, be prepared to remove them before proceeding. Tests that use fluorescein (an orange dye) to color your eyes temporarily may permanently stain your contact lenses.
- Questions you have about your eyes and vision.
