Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic Eye Exams

We welcome patients for routine eye exams.  For over forty years, people in the Charlotte community have been trusting our physicians to evaluate the health of their eyes.  Many of our patients return to our office each year for their annual eye examination.  At this visit, our experienced ophthalmic assistants and physicians will work together to check your vision, determine whether your vision could be improved with glasses or contact lenses, and examine your eyes carefully with specialized technology for the presence of any eye conditions or diseases that might threaten your eyesight.  

Many people do not realize that conditions like glaucoma and retinal disease may create few or no symptoms, especially in the early stages of the disease.  Early detection of conditions like this allow for more effective treatment and a better prognosis. Every day our physicians protect and improve our patients' eyesight by treating conditions they have detected on an annual eye exam.

Remember, a comprehensive eye exam takes time.  Waiting to complete paperwork, obtain pre-authorizations for insurance coverage, then be screened by our certified ophthalmic technician for a refraction, and then waiting for your pupils to be medically dilated can be frustrating.  Waiting more for our ophthalmologists, Drs. Branner, Cook, Woody or Whiteside, to take the necessary time and use their technology and expertise to examine your eyes as well as discuss any findings or recommendations also takes time.  Many patients will be at our office for an hour or so to complete the entire process.  But it is worth it.   

You should call us to arrange for an annual eye exam if:

*you require glasses or contact lenses to see better

*you have medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension or collagen vascular diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus

*you are 50 years old or older

*you have not had an eye exam by an opthalmologist in over two years

*you have had previous eye surgery

*you have a family history of eye diseases like glaucoma or macular degeneration

You will find our friendly staff and physicians will do a thorough exam, explain all findings, discuss ways to protect your eyesight and prevent disease, and recommend any necessary follow-up care.

Thank you for allowing us to help you protect your eyesight with an annual eye exam at Charlotte Ophthalmology Clinic.