San Antonio eye care
Comprehensive eye exams in San Antonio, TX
A comprehensive eye exam checks much more than your glasses prescription. It screens for glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease, often before you notice symptoms.
What is comprehensive eye exams?
Many serious eye diseases, glaucoma most of all, cause no symptoms until vision is already lost. A dilated exam is the best way to find them early.
Because Dr. Kavanagh is a glaucoma specialist and cataract surgeon, an exam with our team can move straight into advanced testing or surgical planning when you need it.
Comprehensive eye exams care in San Antonio
Patients come to our San Antonio – Medical Center office at 10935 Wurzbach Rd, Suite 202 for comprehensive eye exams care from Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, Leon Valley, Helotes, Universal City and across San Antonio. With three San Antonio offices (Medical Center, North Central and South), there is usually one close to home or work. Dr. Kavanagh operates at three San Antonio surgery centers, plus GRMC Outpatient in Seguin.
What the exam includes
- Vision check and glasses prescription
- Eye pressure measurement
- Slit-lamp exam of the lids, cornea, iris and lens
- Dilated exam of the retina and optic nerve
- Imaging (OCT, photos, visual fields) when needed
How often to come in
- Adults: a baseline exam by age 40
- Ages 65 and older: every 1 to 2 years
- Diabetes: at least once a year
- Glaucoma risk or family history: as recommended
- Any time you notice a change in vision
How we evaluate it
Plan on about an hour to an hour and a half, since dilation takes time. Bring your glasses, a list of medications and sunglasses for the drive home. Your vision may be blurry and light-sensitive for a few hours after dilating drops.
Treatment options
Dr. Kavanagh and our team see patients for comprehensive eye exams at our San Antonio office and across South Texas. Every plan is tailored to your eyes after an exam.
For educational purposes. This page explains common conditions and treatments to help you prepare for your visit. Your exam determines the right plan for your eyes.
Questions
Common questions
Do I need someone to drive me?
Most people can drive after dilation with sunglasses, but if you are sensitive to light, bring a driver.
Is a vision screening the same thing?
No. Screenings check how well you see. A comprehensive exam checks the health of the whole eye.
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