Office Visits
Complete consultations may last 1 to 3 hours, depending on the complexity of the retinal problem and the need for specialized testing.
Please Remember To:
- Take all pills, injections, and eye drops as you normally would on the day of your appointment
- Bring a complete list of all current medications
- Both eyes are usually dilated — bring sunglasses
- Consider bringing someone to drive you home after dilation
Our Staff
Administrative staff assists with appointment scheduling, insurance form processing, questionnaires, billing, surgery scheduling, and other front office tasks. They must be comfortable using electronic medical records and practice management systems.
Technical staff assist the physician in obtaining medical histories, measuring vital signs, measuring eyeglasses, determining visual acuity, and — when prescribed by the physician — obtaining specialized retinal photographs, special testing, and assisting with laser or office surgery.
Recording Policy
While some feel that recording a medical examination discussion can help patients recall information, it is equally effective to have a family member, friend, or advocate present to assist in these ways.
Recordings can inadvertently put the patient's privacy at risk if anyone else accesses the recording, and information from discussions about family members or family history can go beyond the immediate patient. Recording can also create an adversarial working environment.
