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| Optomerist Help |
| Anatomy of the Eye |
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The ability to see is dependent on the actions of several structures in and around the eyeball. The graphic below lists many of the essential components of the eye's optical system. |
| When you look at an object, light rays are reflected from the object to the cornea, which is where the miracle begins. The light rays are bent, refracted and focused by the cornea, lens, and vitreous. The lens' job is to make sure the rays come to a sharp focus on the retina. The resulting image on the retina is upside-down. Here at the retina, the light rays are converted to electrical impulses which are then transmitted through the optic nerve, to the brain, where the image is translated and perceived in an upright position! |
| Think of the eye as a camera. A camera needs a lens and a film to produce an image. In the same way, the eyeball needs a lens (cornea, crystalline lens, vitreous) to refract, or focus the light and a film (retina) on which to focus the rays. If any one or more of these components is not functioning correctly, the result is a poor picture. The retina represents the film in our camera. It captures the image and sends it to the brain to be developed. The macula is the highly sensitive area of the retina. The macula is responsible for our critical focusing vision. It is the part of the retina most used. We use our macula to read or to stare intently at an object. |
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| Precision Eye Test |
| Eye care is vital at every stage of life, irrespective of whether we wear spectacles or suffer from vision problems. And in the case of those already having a vision problem, further care will help in improving the health of the eyes. The Precision Eye Test is the culmination of our rich expertise and experience in helping that you care for your eyes better. |
| Full history and symptoms |
| With a defect in the visual field, one cannot do many of the things in life that we take for granted. One would not be able to drive, read, play, or even walk with the natural ease that we are used to. Most importantly, even if your vision in the current moment is 20/20, your peripheral vision may be damaged if not tested. With the time, this damage will cause complete blindness if not treated. |
| Visual acuity and vision assessment |
| A variety of diseases can damage the visual field. Some examples include glaucoma, strokes, diabetes and cataracts. The most common disease to affect the visual field in a silent manner is glaucoma. Most who have glaucoma are not aware of any symptoms. Unfortunately, glaucoma causes irreversible blindness if not detected and treated on time. |
| Prescription Assessment -Refraction |
Objective tests (where the practitioner observes the results) and subjective tests (where you pronounce what you see) help determine whether you are long-sighted, short-sighted, astigmatic, presbyopic, or have a normal vision.
Our practitioner will explain to you the results of the precision eye test and a record of the prescription or special instructions if any will be offered to you.
The practitioner also recommends when you need to return for your next appointment |
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| Computer Vision Syndrome |
 Vision is one of the most wonderful gifts of life. Yet, how often we subject our priceless sense of sight to threats of pollution and excessive strain. As we sit glued to our computers and television screens, we often disregard the stress our eyes may be going through. Mostly, we ignore the onset of an evolving vision problem called "Computer Vision Syndrome".
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Reduce glare |
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From a window: place the monitor perpendicular to the window. Adjust shades or blinds to minimize the amount of direct light on the screen |
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From lighting: Use soft, low-glare lights. |
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Keep the screen and eyewear clean. |
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Rest often |
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Blink to keep eyes moist |
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Take frequent breaks by looking away from the screen, then closing the eyes. |
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Adjust the screen and papers |
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Place the monitor at a distance of about 18 to 24 inches (slightly less than an arm's length) |
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Position the monitor so that its top is just below eye level |
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Keep the screen and working documents at the same distance and close together. |
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Sit comfortably |
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Use an adjustable chair with good support. |
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Use Anti-Reflection Coated lenses. |
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