Comprehensive Eye Examination & Specialty Testing
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
Your sight is irreplaceable. As a result, it is very important to have your eyes examined regularly. Children should receive their first examination at age 3, unless visual or ocular signs are present such as eye turn, head turn, rubbing of eyes, red or irritated eyes and eyelids.
A comprehensive examination includes assessment of your vision and any prescription need eye muscle performance, color vision and depth perception, and pupil dilation to evaluate the structures inside the eye.
Dr. Gordon is extensively trained in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, infections, glaucoma, macular degeneration, ocular injuries.
MEDICAL HISTORY
It is important for Dr. Gordon to be aware of your general health as well as family medical and ocular history. Many systemic diseases and medications have ocular presentations and side effects. Therefore, your examination will include a thorough review of your medical history and medications.
EMERGENCY EYE CARE
Dr. Gordon is on call after hours and on the weekends for eye emergencies.
Call the office number at 205-855-2020 for instructions.
Please bring a list of all your
medication or changes to
medication to all visits!
Specialty Testing
Digital Retina and Optic Nerve Imaging
Dr. Gordon has the newest technology for detailed evaluation of the retina and optic nerve. She is able to examine detailed cross section of retina and nerve tissue for early detection of macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinal swelling, macular holes, and other diseases. Many times, these conditions are diagnosed before a patient has any vision loss; therefore, treatment can be started to preserve and protect your vision. In addition, this technology enables Dr. Gordon to monitor and track disorders to ensure the treatment is successful. Treatment protocols can be altered for better treatment before damage occurs or progresses.
Other Specialized Testing
Dr. Gordon takes great pride in staying ahead of the technology curve when it comes to instrumentation. She has the latest technology allowing her to perform many specialized tests. If indicated during your comprehensive examination, we have instruments to evaluate visual field/peripheral vision, corneal topography, corneal thickness, exophthalmos/thyroid eye disease and corneal tonometry.
Corneal Topography is a non-invasive medical imaging technique for mapping the surface curvature of the cornea, the outer structure of the eye. Since the cornea is responsible for the majority of the eye's refractive power, topography is sometimes necessary in determining your prescription for contact lenses and intraocular lens implants for cataract surgery, as well as laser vision correction. This technology is necessary for specialty contact lens design with scleral and hybrid lenses. Topography is a valuable aid in diagnosing corneal disease such as keratoconus, basement membrane dystrophies, and dry eye.
Visual Field Analysis is a method of measuring a patient's central and peripheral scope of vision. This test is frequently used to detect signs and severity of optic nerve damage, neurological disease/tumors, eyelid drooping or ptosis. The test is performed for each eye and takes only minutes for completion. Results are available immediately.
Corneal Pachymetry is used to measure the thickness of the cornea. Pachymetry is important prior to refractive surgery procedures to determine if there is sufficient tissue for a successful outcome. In addition, it is imperative to know the corneal thickness for glaucoma patients. This information assists in establishing intraocular pressure goals to prevent nerve damage.
Exophthalmometry is a procedure designed to measure the forward protrusion or retraction of the eye. Forward protrusion is common with orbital tumors and thyroid eye disease. Retraction is a sign of trauma and certain tumors
Corneal Tonometry is used to determine the intraoccular pressure inside the eye. This is an important test used to screen for glaucoma and in the mangagement of patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Dr. Gordon uses the Goldmann Tonometer to measure the intraoccular pressure. It is painless, accurate, and there is no air puff.
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