Granbury Eyecare

During a refraction, the doctor puts what is called a phoropter in front of your eyes and shows you a series of lens choices and will ask you which of two choices is clearer. Based on your responses, the doctor will fine-tune your prescription until he/she comes up with a prescription for eyeglasses.

A slit-lamp (also known as a biomicroscope) is an instrument the doctor uses to examine the health of the eyes. He/she will first examine the structures of the front surface of the eye then with the help of a high-powered lens the back surface of the eye will be evaluated.

The doctor will perform applanation tonometry to access the intraocular pressure in your eye. For this procedure the doctor will instill 1 eyedrop into each eye (this is NOT dilation). In some patients a slight burning sensation may be felt with the drop.

Every diabetic patient should have a yearly dilated ocular examination. Early changes in the body from diabetes can manifest in the eye first due to the small caliber of blood vessel size in the eye. Early detection of diabetic retinopathy or macular edema can help prevent vision loss frequently associated with diabetes.

Glaucoma is sometimes called the “Silent Thief of Vision” because there are no symptoms of glaucoma until very late in the disease state. Glaucoma is a sight-threatening disease that slowly causes loss of the peripheral vision over time. If any signs of glaucoma are present, the doctors may recommend additional testing.

The doctors at Granbury Eye Care are highly trained in ocular emergencies from various corneal injuries such as metallic foreign bodies, corneal ulcers and abrasions, to ocular infections, irritations, or dry eye. We also diagnose retinal problems that can manifest as flashes of light or floaters in your vision.