Eye Health Evaluation and Medical Treatment in Manlius and Syracuse, NY

Your vision is an important part of your overall health. The earlier eye disease is detected, the more effective treatment will be. Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, Doctors of Optometry, P.C., is an optometrist office with locations in Manlius and Syracuse, New York, offering comprehensive eye health exams. We use advanced medical equipment to ensure accurate results, helping us protect our patients’ vision.

When to Get an Eye Exam

Routine eye health exams are an important part of maintaining your overall health. Many eye diseases cause no noticeable symptoms, especially in their early stages. Testing is essential to detect problems before they lead to long-term consequences. The American Optometric Association recommends the following examination frequency for best chances of detecting an issue early:

• Once at 6 to 12 months old
• Once between 3 and 5 years old
• Annually between 6 and 17 years old
• Semi-annually between 18 and 64 years old
• Annually over 65 years old

This frequency may increase for patients who are at risk of eye disease due to age, family history, certain professions, or an underlying health condition. Speak with an eye doctor at Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, Doctors of Optometry, P.C. about the eye exam schedule recommended for you.

Receiving an Eye Health Exam

Eye health exams from Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, Doctors of Optometry, P.C. are thorough. We make sure to schedule enough time for complete testing, helping us understand and accommodate for each patient’s unique condition. With every exam, we test for:

• Medical history: We ask about the patient’s vision, their general health, their family’s medical history, and their lens prescription (if they have any).
• Visual acuity: The patient is asked to cover one eye at a time while reading an eye chart. This tells us how well each eye can see at various distances.
• Lens prescription: The patient looks at an eye chart through a device that contains different lenses. By swapping lenses, we can determine the best prescription.
• Pupil dilation: A beam of light is directed at one eye at a time. The pupils should respond by getting smaller. If they do not respond, it may indicate an underlying problem.
• Vision fields: The doctor tests vision in different areas, including the center and side (peripheral) vision. Patches of lost vision are symptoms of glaucoma or neurological disease
• Ocular motility: This test evaluates eye movement, ensuring that eye muscles are working correctly and that the eyes are aligned with one another.
• Eye pressure: A test called tonometry measures the fluid pressure within the eye to check for glaucoma.
• Slit lamp exam: The doctor uses a special device with a light and magnifying lens to examine different parts of the eye, checking for damage or signs of disease.

If the doctor notices anything concerning, they may request additional tests. These may include imaging tests such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) or a topography, which is a laser scan of the internal surface of the eye. These will help the doctor check problems more closely and arrive at the right diagnosis.

When Is Treatment Necessary?

Most eye exams end with confirmation of good eye health. When patients receive positive results, no further action is necessary. They can go home feeling confident about their vision until they schedule their next routine exam appointment.

In some cases, however, examination may detect an issue. When this happens, the patient will discuss next steps with their eye doctor. Next steps may include further testing to confirm a diagnosis, or it may mean moving directly into treatment. The eye doctors at Savedoff, Ciccone & Davis, Doctors of Optometry, P.C. have served the Syracuse, NY, region for over 75 years. With the latest advancements in medical technology, they can be relied upon to deliver high-quality services.