Many people only visit the eye doctor when they notice a problem. However, annual eye exams are an important part of maintaining lifelong visual health. At CarlinVision in Snellville, our experienced team of providers, are dedicated to protecting your eyesight...
read moreComprehensive eye care is the foundation of our practice. From birth to 100+ years we provide for all phases of your eye care, including optical, medical and surgical care. Having routine annual or biennial eye exams is important for the health and well-being of your eyes. Problems detected early can be treated effectively often preventing visual loss which, once it occurs, may be irreversible.
A routine comprehensive eye evaluation includes an analysis of your chief complaints (or reason for the visit), past ocular and medical history, review of current medications and allergies and social history. The examination itself includes:
- Check current visual acuity
- Computer and subjective analysis of the refractive error to ascertain the best possible vision
- External examination of the eyes and surrounding structures
- Check pressure in the eyes
- Check pupils response to light and accommodation
- Check extra-ocular alignment and motility
- Pupils are dilated to allow a thorough microscopic examination of the anterior segment of the eyes, including the cornea, anterior chamber, iris and lens
- Biomicroscopic examination of the posterior segment of the eyes with attention to the vitreous, optic nerve, retinal vessels, macula and the peripheries
- Ancillary tests performed as necessary
As the pupils are dilated, patients are instructed to bring a driver if necessary and complementary sunglasses are provided for comfort. The effects of dilation usually wear off in 2-4 hours.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans over age 50, affecting about 2.1 million people nationwide. Early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to preventing vision loss.
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Dr. Carlin is a highly experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist and Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology with more than five decades of experience in vision care and surgical innovation. A graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan before serving in the United States Navy in Key West, Florida. In 1977, he founded CarlinVision and has since built a longstanding reputation for excellence in LASIK, cataract surgery, refractive procedures, and cosmetic eyelid surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. Carlin has completed more than 11,000 procedures and remains at the forefront of advanced laser and refractive technologies. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and an active member of multiple leading professional organizations, reflecting his enduring commitment to clinical excellence and patient care.
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