Nervous about your first eye exam? Most patients tell us afterwards it was far easier — and more interesting — than expected. Here is exactly what happens, in order.
1. A conversation, not a test
We start by talking: your vision concerns, health history, medications, screen time, and what you hope glasses or lenses will do for you. There are no wrong answers — this shapes everything that follows.
2. The measurements (including the famous puff)
An autorefractor estimates your prescription, a non-contact tonometer checks eye pressure with a brief puff of air, and a retinal camera photographs the back of your eye. Nothing touches your eye; the puff startles everyone exactly once and is over in a second.
3. “Which is better — one or two?”
This is the refraction: fine-tuning your prescription lens by lens while you compare choices. Take your time — your answers directly shape the glasses you will wear.
4. Eye health under the microscope
With a slit lamp the doctor examines your eyelids, cornea, lens and retina in magnified 3D. If dilation drops are needed, expect 20 minutes of light sensitivity afterwards — bring sunglasses or borrow a pair of ours.
5. Your plan in plain words
You will see your own eye images on screen while we explain the findings, then leave with a written prescription, a review interval, and honest advice on frames or lenses if you need them.
First visits take about 60 minutes. Book yours here — and bring your current glasses, a medication list, and any questions. We like questions.