1. What do I need to bring with me?
Ans: If you are coming for the first time and are taking any medication for systemic diseases or disorders like Diabetes or Hyper tension, bring your prescriptions. If you had earlier ophthalmology procedures done elsewhere, you may bring in those reports, so that your history may be elicited correctly.
2. Where do I report to on arrival?
Ans:On your arrival, report at the reception on the ground floor. If you are coming here for the first time, you must get yourself registered. If you have visited us previously, you are requested to show your patient ID to our Patient Care Coordinator.
3. What will happen when I arrive in the clinic?.
Ans:After your registration is complete, you will be guided to the waiting hall. On your turn, you will be examined by the optometrist for the basic assessment followed by the doctor.
4. How long will I have to wait?
Ans:On an average day, you may need to stay in the hospital for about two to three hours for the complete process.
5. Can I bring a friend or relative with me?
Ans: Yes. You should bring someone with you to drive you back in case dilatation is required. But please note only one attendant is allowed per patient. Try to avoid bringing children along with you to the hospital if they are not the patient.
6. What will happen during my consultation?
Ans: After your registration is complete, you will be guided to the waiting hall. On your turn, you will be examined by the optometrist for the basic assessment. This includes checking of your refraction, IOP, and history taking.This will be followed by the doctor’s examination which will involve slit lamp examination and/or indirect ophthalmoscopy.In certain cases, dilating drops will be given. When the dilation of the pupil is complete, you will be examined by the doctor and further investigations will be conducted accordingly.
None of the procedures are very painful. But dilatation may cause some discomfort in seeing light and it continues for two – three hours.
7. Will I require any further investigations?
Ans: Depending on your condition, you may require further investigations.
8. How do I make my next appointment?
Ans: The doctor will tell you when you should come again (after twodays/oneweek/fifteendays/sixmonths) and when the time is due, you may call our reception or book it on our website.