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Doctors of Optometry are primary health care provides
who specialize in the examination, diagnosis, treatment and management
of diseases and disorders of the eye, visual system and associated
structures, as well as the diagnosis of related systemic conditions.
Comprehensive ocular evaluations include:
- detailed case history,
- visual acuity,
- pupil evaluation,
- extraocular motility function,
- color vision testing,
- examination of Peripheral visual field,
- analysis of the accommodative and binocular visual system,
- retinoscopy and refraction,
- examination of the external ocular adnexa with the use of biomicroscopy,
- intraocular pressure measurement, and
- examination of the health of the internal ocular media and fundus
with the use of diagnostic pharmaceutical agents, biomicroscopy
and ophthalmoscopy.
Additional tests may be performed when indicated
by case history or objective signs and symptoms noted during the
eye examination. These tests may include, but are not limited to,
exophthalmometry, keratometry, gonioscopy, Amsler grid testing,
ultrasonography, and corneal topography.
New England Eye Center's optometrists evaluate
the complete ocular health of patients with the use of biomicroscopy
and ophthalmoscopy and detect and diagnosis systemic pathology.
They provide follow up care to patients and appropriate referral
when necessary.
Our optometrists diagnose and treat ocular surface
disease with the use of therapeutic pharmaceutical agents and provide
appropriate follow up care.
Results of comprehensive ocular evaluations will
be analyzed and interpreted and corrective lenses prescribed for
refractive errors when necessary.
New England Eye Center optometrists provide consultation
services for physicians and other providers who refer patients to
the Optometry Service and report examination results to the referring
professional when necessary.
Services include:
- evaluation, fit and prescription of contact lenses;
- appropriate follow-up care; and
- instruction on proper contact lens care and usage.
The contact lens evaluation encompasses the full
range of contact lenses, both cosmetic and therapeutic including
spherical and toric hydrophilic lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses,
keratoconic, pediatric aphakic, adult aphakic, aniridic, anisometropic,
and bandage contact lenses.
The service can evaluate the accommodative and
binocular visual system, prescribe appropriate corrective lenses
and implement visual training programs when needed.
Our optometrists conduct
low vision examinations, prescribe appropriate
low vision aides and instruct partially
sighted patients on proper use of optical
and nonoptical low-vision devices.
For more information on these services, visit our
expanded section on Vision
Rehabilitation Services.
We provide patient education and advice regarding
environmental and occupational factors which influence visual performance,
safety, comfort and hygiene.
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