Plan your time
Appointments can range from 1–3 hours, depending on:
testing required, dilation, complexity of your condition
We recommend planning ahead and allowing extra time.
Preparing for your visit
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A little preparation goes a long way
Your visit may be more in-depth than a routine eye exam; here’s how to come prepared.
What to bring?
- Health card
- Glasses
- If you wear contact lenses, please bring your own contact lens case and solution, as these are not provided on site. You will be asked to remove your lenses during your visit to allow examination of your eyes.
- A list of current medications
- Any referral notes
- If you’ve had prior imaging or testing (MRI, CT, OCT, visual fields), please bring it with you; it’s always helpful for our team to review. That said, we may still repeat certain tests during your visit. This ensures we have the most up-to-date, consistent, and high-quality information to guide your care and make the most accurate clinical decisions.
Can I eat or take my medication?
Yes, continue your normal routine unless told otherwise.
Can I bring someone with me?
Absolutely, especially if you expect dilation, need support, help remembering information or help with translating.
What happens during the visit?
While every visit is different, most include: Check-in, registration, history review, diagnostic testing, examination with the doctor, discussion of findings & next steps.
Dilation Exams
During your visit, you may have dilating drops placed in your eyes. These drops temporarily widen (dilate) your pupils so your eye care team can get a clearer, more detailed view of the back of your eye; including the retina and optic nerve.
This is an important part of the exam because it helps us:
Check for early signs of eye disease that may not cause symptoms yet
Get a more complete assessment of your eye health
Support accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions
What to expect after dilation:
Blurry or “out of focus” vision, especially up close
Increased sensitivity to light
These effects are temporary and usually wear off over a few hours, sometimes longer depending on the individual.
A few helpful tips:
Bring sunglasses for comfort after your visit
Consider arranging a driver or transportation home, especially if you’re sensitive to light or not comfortable driving with blurry near vision
When will my eyes be dilated?
- Dilation is most commonly performed on the day you see the doctor, as part of the medical exam. Most testing appointments do not require dilation drops.
- However, in some cases; depending on your eyes or specific findings; dilation may still be needed during testing. This is usually patient-dependent and decided on the day of your visit.
Appointment Policy
We truly appreciate your time and commitment to your care, and we strive to see all patients as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
To help us do this fairly for everyone, we kindly ask that you respect your scheduled appointment times for both testing and doctor visits.
- Please note that missed testing appointments will result in the cancellation of your scheduled appointment with the doctor.
- Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice, as well as missed appointments, will be subject to a $75 cancellation fee.
- Late arrivals will be accommodated with a grace period of up to 15 minutes. After this time, the appointment will be cancelled and rescheduled to a future date.
We understand that unexpected situations can arise, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us keep care timely and accessible for all patients.
