Comprehensive Eye Evaluation
Most people believe that if they can see reasonably well, their eyes are healthy. Many visit an optical shop, get their spectacle number checked, and assume their "eye test" is complete. This is one of the biggest misconceptions about eye health.
A comprehensive eye evaluation is much more than a power check. It is a complete medical examination of the eye that detects silent and vision-threatening diseases early.
At Netralayam, every patient is advised to undergo a full eye examination to protect vision not only today, but for life.
A comprehensive eye evaluation is a complete medical check-up of the eye, not just checking your glasses number.
- Vision and spectacle power assessment
- Eye pressure measurement & angle assessment
- Slit lamp examination of the front part of the eye
- Dilated retinal examination of retina and optic nerve
The process may take 1.5 to 2 hours, but ensures that no important condition is missed.
A slit-lamp microscope is used to examine each structure of the eye under magnification and bright illumination.
This allows detailed evaluation of eyelids, cornea, iris, lens, anterior chamber, and helps diagnose cataract and other disorders.
Tonometry is performed to measure eye pressure, which is essential for glaucoma detection.
During a dilated fundus examination, special drops are used to widen the pupil. A high-power microscope is then used to examine the retina and optic nerve.
This test helps detect infections, retinal diseases, glaucoma damage, and other serious eye conditions at an early stage.
Dr. Maneesh Singh
MBBS (Hons. Gold Medalist) | MS (Gold Medalist) | Executive Director | NETRALAYAM The Superspeciality Eye Hospital Kolkata | Senior Consultant - Glaucoma and Cataract Services | NETRALAYAM VIP | Ex Consultant Sankara Nethralaya | Ex Treasurer Glaucoma Society of India | Executive Body Member and Jt Treasurer Ophthalmological Society of WB (OSWB)
NETRALAYAM (EM BYPASS)
The Superspeciality Eye Care Centre330, Barakhola, Mukundapur Main Road
EM Bypass, Kolkata – 700099, WB
Contact: +0 91 98744 39198
E-mail: docmsingh@gmail.com
NETRALAYAM (VIP)
Shree Tower 2, RAA 36,Raghunathpur, VIP Road,
Kolkata – 700059, WB
Contact: +0 91 98744 39198
E-mail: docmsingh@gmail.com
Comprehensive Eye Evaluation
Q: Why a Complete Eye Check-Up Is Essential for Lifelong Vision?
Most people believe that if they can see reasonably well, their eyes are healthy. Many visit an optical shop, get their spectacle number checked, and assume their “eye test” is done. From a patient’s perspective, this feels sufficient. However, this is one of the biggest misconceptions about eye health.
A comprehensive eye evaluation is far more than a simple power check. It is a detailed medical examination of the entire eye that helps detect silent, vision-threatening diseases at an early stage. At Netralayam, Dr. Maneesh Singh and his colleagues strongly advocate that every patient who walks into the OPD should undergo a complete eye examination, because this approach protects vision not just for today, but for life.
Q: What Is a Comprehensive Eye Evaluation?
A comprehensive eye evaluation means a full medical check-up of your eyes, not just checking your glasses number. It includes:
- Checking your vision and spectacle power
- Measuring your eye pressure and Angle assessment
- Examining the front part of the eye under a slit lamp microscope
- A dilated retinal examination to assess the back of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve
This process may take one and half to two hours, but it ensures that no important problem is missed.
This method of detailed eye examination has been popularised by premier institutions like Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, where Dr. Maneesh Singh received his training in management of cataract and glaucoma.
