Comprehensive Ophthalmology is the starting point for general eye care — a full check-up of your vision and eye health, not just a glasses prescription. This clinic examines the whole visual system, screens for common eye conditions, treats everyday eye problems, and coordinates with our specialty clinics whenever a condition needs focused, further attention.
Conditions we treat
- Refractive errors — myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia
- Conjunctivitis and other causes of "red eye" (viral, bacterial, or allergic)
- Uveitis and other inflammatory eye conditions, managed alongside physicians treating any underlying illness
- Needs hospital confirmation: Ocular complications linked to systemic/infectious conditions such as HIV/AIDS or Chikungunya fever — noted as a historical area of focus on BSEH's earlier website; confirm current scope before publishing
- Minor eye injuries and foreign bodies
- General screening for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration, with referral to the right specialty clinic when detected
Diagnosis & technology
- Visual acuity testing (eye chart)
- Refraction to determine your glasses or contact lens prescription
- Slit-lamp biomicroscopy of the front of the eye
- Tonometry (eye-pressure measurement) to screen for glaucoma
- Dilated fundus examination of the retina and optic nerve
Treatment options
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Updated spectacle or contact lens prescriptions
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Medical treatment for eye infections and inflammation
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Management of uveitis alongside physicians treating any related systemic condition
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Referral to BSEH specialty clinics — cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea and others — when focused care is needed
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Guidance on eye protection, screen-time habits, and eye care for people with diabetes or high blood pressure
When to seek care
Book a routine exam if it's been more than a year or two since your last one, or if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of eye disease. Seek care sooner — without waiting for a scheduled check-up — for sudden vision loss or blurring, eye pain, significant redness with pain or discharge, an eye injury, or new flashes and floaters.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I get a comprehensive eye check-up?
Adults under 40 with healthy eyes and no symptoms can go every couple of years; anyone with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of eye disease should be checked more often, and adults over 60 generally every year or two.
My vision feels fine — do I still need an exam?
Yes. Conditions like glaucoma and early diabetic eye disease often cause no symptoms until significant vision loss has already occurred.
Why do they put drops in my eyes during the exam?
Dilating drops widen the pupil so the doctor can see the retina and optic nerve clearly — the only way to check for many sight-threatening conditions early.
Can an eye exam pick up on diabetes or blood pressure problems?
Often, yes — changes in the retina's blood vessels can be an early sign, and your eye doctor may be the first to notice and refer you for further evaluation.
Ready to see us?
Call the appointment desk, or book online — we will confirm your time by phone.
Sources consulted: AAO — Eye Exams 101 , NHS — How often can I have a free eye test? . General medical information — not a substitute for professional diagnosis. Content pending final medical review by BSEH doctors before publish.
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