Eye exam

At ROCKLAND EYE, our optometrists focus on eye health. Our optometrists hold the most up-to-date therapeutic licenses in optometry in Quebec. They can then detect and treat certain eye diseases. Our optometrists provide comprehensive eye exams and accept eye emergencies.

It is important to have regular eye exams. Many eye diseases do not show symptoms early in the illness. These illnesses can then go unnoticed for several years. Routine eye exams can play an important role in preventing visual loss.

At ROCKLAND EYE, we have invested in the latest technologies and innovations to examine your eyes and detect possible eye disease earlier. We have anterior segment photography, retinal photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and automated visual field testing.


Anterior segment photography

Anterior segment photography is useful for documenting the structures of the anterior segment of the eye. We take photos of the front of your eye and use these photos for comparison to see how your condition is changing during a future visit. The anterior segment of the eye is the front part of the eye and includes the following structures, the cornea, the iris and the lens. Conditions such as keratitis, uveitis, and cataracts can be documented using anterior segment photography.

Anterior segment photography is useful for imaging several conditions, including:

  • blepharitis
  • conjunctivitis
  • corneal foreign body
  • cataract

Retinal photography

Retinal photography allows us to obtain an image of the back of your eye and compare these images to previous visits. It is particularly useful in patients with a family history of glaucoma or as part of a diabetic eye exam.

Retinal photography is performed regularly at ROCKLAND EYE and is particularly useful for the following conditions:

  • diabetic eye exams
  • Macular degeneration
  • macular pucker
  • glaucoma or patients with a family history of glaucoma

Optical coherence tomography (OCT)

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to take cross-sectional images of the retina. OCT scans your eye without touching it. Sometimes when people hear the word “scan,” they think of radiation. There is absolutely no radiation involved in the OCT scan. This is a secure exam. There are no known risks associated with OCT scans and they do not hurt.

We offer different OCT scans at ROCKLAND EYE

  • Optic nerve
  • retina
  • Measuring the iridocorneal angle
Optic Nerve OCT

OCT allows easier detection of glaucoma by measuring the density of the eye's nerve fiber layers and ganglion cell layer complex. We recommend routine OCT nerve scans for patients with a family history of glaucoma.

Retinal OCT

Retinal OCT is particularly important for patients with suspected age-related macular degeneration (AMD). We recommend that all of our patients with “dry” AMD be closely monitored for conversion to the “wet” form. OCT tests allow us to see the deep, inner retinal layers and are useful for detecting subtle changes indicating conversion to the “wet” form.

OCT of the iridocorneal angle

Another feature of OCT at our clinic is that it provides a measurement of the iridocorneal angle. This measurement is useful for evaluating narrow angles and can sometimes replace or be used in addition to gonioscopy. If you have narrow angles, you may be at risk for angle-closure glaucoma.

OCT is useful in the detection and management of several eye conditions:

  • glaucoma
  • optic neuropathies
  • central serous retinopathy
  • age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
  • plaquenil toxicity diabetic retinopathy
  • hypertensive retinopathy
  • epiretinal membrane
  • optic disc edema
  • retinoschisis

Automated Visual Field Test

A visual field test tests your peripheral or side vision. A visual field test can tell us if you have blind spots (called scotomas) in your vision and where they are. Subtle visual field loss may occur in glaucoma and may have a gradual onset. As glaucoma affects peripheral vision, this test is used both for screening and to aid in diagnosis as well as to monitor progress.

Examples of Conditions Requiring Automated Visual Field Testing

  • sudden, unexplained vision loss
  • optic neuritis
  • glaucoma
  • headache
  • use of certain medications like plaquenil
  • Hx or suspected stroke

During your routine eye exam at ROCKLAND EYE, your optometrist may suggest additional tests. We have invested in the latest technologies to enable earlier detection and better management of certain eye diseases. BOOK your comprehensive eye exam today.