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Ophthalmology

Detailed specialist evaluation and treatment of vision loss, eye pain, redness, dry eye, glaucoma, and other eye conditions for patients 18 and older.

Ophthalmology clinic

From visual acuity testing to a detailed assessment of your eye health

Many different conditions can lie behind changes in vision, red eyes, a burning or itchy feeling, recurring eye pain, and other eye symptoms. An eye exam shows not only whether you need vision correction but also allows a detailed check of the front and back of the eye.

In addition to visual acuity testing, the general eye exam at Swiss Clinic includes a slit-lamp examination and a fundus examination. When needed, pupil dilation, automated refraction, eye pressure measurement, or tear production testing can complete the assessment. The clinic is currently available for patients 18 and older.

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Ophthalmology clinic and eye examination

What to know before your visit

An eye exam usually requires no special preparation. However, it’s a good idea to be prepared for the possibility that dilating eye drops may be needed for a detailed examination of the fundus.

What to keep in mind before you arrive

  • Current glasses and medical records: If you use more than one pair of glasses, such as separate reading and distance glasses, bring them along with any previous eye exam records.
  • Contact lenses and case If you wear contact lenses, please bring a lens case (and solution), as your lenses will need to be removed for the exam.
  • List of eye drops you use: Write down the names and dosages of any eye drops you use for glaucoma, dry eye, or allergies. Do not change your treatment on your own.
  • Pupil dilation and temporary blurred vision: Dilating drops can temporarily blur your near vision and cause light sensitivity. Bring sunglasses, and do not drive.
  • Note any new symptoms accurately: If you have flashes of light, floaters, loss of part of your visual field, or sudden vision loss, it’s important to tell us when and how your symptoms began.

When should you see an eye doctor?

An eye exam is recommended for new or persistent symptoms, changes in vision, or follow-up care for a known eye condition:

  • Blurry or worsening vision: If you can’t see as sharply at a distance or up close, squint often, or your current glasses no longer give you good vision.
  • Red, painful, or irritated eyes: For persistent redness, a burning or itchy feeling, light sensitivity, pain, or recurring inflammation.
  • Dry eyes and eye fatigue: For a stinging or gritty, foreign-body sensation, watery eyes, or eye fatigue that gets worse with screen use.
  • Elevated eye pressure or glaucoma: For follow-up care if you have previously had high eye pressure, have known glaucoma, or are suspected of having it.
  • Eyelid lesions: For recurring chalazia, xanthelasma, fibromas, warts, or other eyelid lesions, to decide on treatment or removal.

Available eye examinations and procedures

At the Swiss Clinic ophthalmology clinic, we offer a range of targeted examinations and minor eye procedures, from visual acuity testing to microscopic and fundus examination:

General ophthalmology examination

During the visit, the specialist reviews your symptoms and eye history in detail, then checks your distance and near visual acuity.

Why choose Swiss Clinic?

An eye exam is most useful when it evaluates the condition of different parts of the eye, not just visual acuity. At Swiss Clinic, eye pressure measurement, refraction testing, tear production testing, and other targeted tests can be added to the general eye exam as needed, and surgical care is also available for certain eyelid lesions.

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More than a vision test

Along with checking your vision, a slit-lamp and fundus examination are part of the general eye assessment.

Eye pressure, tear production, and refraction

Based on your symptoms and exam findings, additional targeted measurements can help evaluate the condition of your eyes more precisely.

Pupil dilation when needed

If a more detailed look at the retina, optic disc, or other areas of the fundus is needed, the exam can also be performed with dilated pupils.

Treatment of eyelid lesions

After your assessment, surgical care is also available for certain chalazia, xanthelasma, and other eyelid lesions thought to be benign.

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An eye exam is more than a single measurement

The exam usually begins with a visual acuity test, followed by a detailed slit-lamp examination of the front of the eye. Checking the fundus can provide information about the retina, optic disc, and blood vessels at the back of the eye. If a closer look at the back of the eye is needed, dilating drops may be used.

Depending on your symptoms and exam findings, additional tests may follow. For example, eye pressure measurement can be an important part of a glaucoma evaluation, the Schirmer test provides information about tear production, and automated refraction helps evaluate refractive errors. Not every patient needs every additional test: the ophthalmologist chooses the appropriate methods based on your individual situation.

Has your vision gotten worse, are your eyes red or painful, do you have recurring dry eye, or would you like a follow-up for a previously diagnosed eye condition? Our ophthalmologists offer a detailed assessment and, when needed, targeted additional tests to help determine the cause of your symptoms and the next steps.

Main areas of care and examination:

Vision and refraction

  • Distance visual acuity testing
  • Near visual acuity testing
  • Automated refraction when needed
  • Assessment of the need for vision correction

Eye health examination

  • Slit-lamp microscopic examination
  • Fundus examination
  • Pupil dilation when indicated
  • Eye pressure measurement when needed

Targeted examinations and procedures

  • Schirmer test for dry eye
  • Ishihara color vision test
  • Minor eyelid procedures for specific lesions
  • Upper eyelid surgery when appropriate

Don't let your symptoms leave you with unanswered questions

Our experienced medical specialists and advanced diagnostic technology can help identify the underlying causes of your symptoms. Choose an appointment time that works best for you.

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Frequently asked questions

The most common questions about our ophthalmology clinic.

During the exam, your distance and near visual acuity are checked, then the ophthalmologist examines the front of your eye with a slit lamp and checks your fundus. Depending on your symptoms and results, automated refraction, eye pressure measurement, pupil dilation, or other targeted tests may also be performed. Not every patient needs every additional test.

No. The fundus examination is performed with dilated pupils only when needed. Dilation may be appropriate if the ophthalmologist wants a more detailed look at the retina and other areas of the fundus. The eye drops can temporarily blur your near vision and cause light sensitivity.

If your pupils were not dilated and no other test or treatment affects your vision, this is generally not a problem. After dilating eye drops, however, your vision may be blurry for several hours and you may be more sensitive to light, so you should not drive until your vision has fully returned to normal.

No. Eye pressure is important information in a glaucoma evaluation, but it is not enough on its own to rule out or diagnose the condition. The ophthalmologist considers several factors, including the condition of the optic disc and the results of other eye tests.

Sudden vision loss, a new onset of many floaters, flashes of light, or a dark, curtain-like shadow covering part of your visual field requires an urgent eye exam. These symptoms can also be signs of a retinal problem, for which timely care is especially important.