General Eye Exams at Northeastern Eye Institute

Comprehensive Eye Care Clinic Serving Northeastern Pennsylvania in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazelton, and Surrounding Areas in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Other Counties

NEI offers comprehensive eye exams that are performed by experienced eye doctors with several years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders.

A typical eye exam encompasses the following:

History - Patient's visual state, primary complaint, general health, family data, allergies.
Visual Acuity - Measurement of vision; measured at 20 feet (20/20).
Pupil Response - Quick flashlight test to elicit a constriction or dilation of the pupil.
Lensometry - A quick digital or automatic determination of a lens prescription.
Autorefraction - A quick, automatic determination of the patient's prescription.
Refraction - A precise determination of the patient's prescription for eyewear.
Biomiocroscopy - A slit lamp exam that details the external structures of the eye (cornea).
Tonometry - Measure of the eye's intra-ocular pressure (IOP).
Ophthalmoscopy - Examination of the retinal tissue, blood vessels, and nerves.
Visual Fields - Test of the neurological function of the visual pathway. Determines integrity of visual system using three types of visual field technologies (Humphrey® Field Analyzer II, Fieldmaster, and Octopus).

Many patients are required to undergo an exam with dilation drops, which allow for a more complete peripheral examination with an indirect ophthalmoscope. The eye doctors at NEI have performed thousands of comprehensive eye exams on patients; exams are recommended once yearly to diagnose and treat symptoms early.

Contact Northeastern Eye Institute today to schedule your general eye exam.

Call toll-free (800) 334-2233 or (570) 342-3145