From the moment you arrive for your office visit, YOU are our number one priority. We schedule ample time for your appointment so you will never feel rushed or hurried. Our desire is to make certain you have all of your questions and concerns addressed in our office before you leave. The most common comment we hear is, “Wow, I’ve never had an eye exam like that before!” The time and compassion every member of our staff offers makes for a world-class experience.
This level of care takes time! We ask you allow approximately 2 hours for your appointment. If you have a meeting or something you need to run off to, please let our receptionist know and we will accommodate your visit to the best of our ability. You will spend the first part of your eye exam with a highly trained optometric technician, where he/she will conduct your welcome interview and case history including allergies, medications, and your medical health history. The technician will also acquire pertinent data from Dr. Dobson, including visual acuities, blood pressure, intraocular eye pressure, high definition retinal photography (Optomap Retinal Imaging, eye muscle alignment, color vision, and peripheral vision screening. All the while, the technician will educate you on the process. In most cases, we can avoid dilation of your pupils by utilizing the Optomap high definition retinal camera, but in the event you need to be dilated, we do offer a reverse dilation drop.
Dr. Dobson will review your medical record prior to visiting with you in the exam room. She is equipped with the VERY BEST technology and skill set to identify multiple eye and visual pathway anomalies, but also to screen healthy eyes and obtain the best set of baseline diagnostic data that proves useful for years to come. She really takes the time to answer any and all questions, and its important to her you leave Eye Care Center more informed and with a better understanding than when you arrived.
After your comprehensive eye health exam and vision analysis, you will be escorted to the frame bar by your own personal Eye Care Center Optician, who will assist you in shopping for the most comfortable, stylish, and customized eyewear for you and your sense of style. Your concierge optician will also tailor your eyeglass lenses to the frame you pick, use laser technology to obtain precise measurements of the glasses as you wear them, and complete your experience with an estimated quote on a ship date for your new eyewear. In many cases, we offer same day or “one-hour glasses” as a courtesy for patients who need same-day service. In other cases, premium eyeglass lenses do take time to custom design. It is in this digital technology and cutting-edge customization where we truly shine. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in your optical experience is a high priority for everyone at Eye Care Center.
