Welcome!

Your primary care physician, optometrist or ophthalmologist has referred you to our office. Whether you are referred for a retinal issue or a cataract consult, please take the time to read through the information below.

 

 Prior to your appointment: 

  • You may receive an SMS text message up to 72 hours prior to your appointment. The confirmation will include the date and time of your appointment as well as the doctor you will be seeing and the location. Please take a moment to read the parking instructions for each location. 

  • Please bring your care card, a list of your medical history, current medications, and any allergies that you may have. 

  • Please bring your current prescription eyeglasses with you to your appointment, we do not recommend wearing contact lenses. 

  • If English is not your first language, we ask that you bring a translator with you. 

  • This appointment will require your eyes to be dilated, resulting in mild blurring and light sensitivity. Be sure to arrange transportation or bring someone with you who can drive after the appointment. 

  • Please plan to be at our office for up to 2 hours. 

During your appointment: 

  • Upon arrival, you will be asked to complete our new patient intake form. 

  • Both of your eyes will be dilated. The dilation drops we use are Mydfrin & Mydriacyl. 

  • Our technicians will then perform some pre-testing. This can include the following: 

  • Testing your visual acuity 

  • Taking your eye pressure. We test eye pressure with a Tono-Pen. We use it to touch your eye and measure pressure. For your comfort, we use Alcaine to numb the eye. 

  • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) - a non-invasive imaging test that uses light waves to take cross-section pictures of your retina. 

  • Optos wide field images - high-resolution retinal imaging that captures 200˚ images of your retina. 

  • Once both of your eyes are fully dilated and all the pre-testing is completed, you will be examined by one of our physicians. 

 After your appointment:

  • Dilation can last for up to 4 hours. This varies from individual to individual. It is not uncommon for dilation to last longer than 4 hours. 

  • Your referring doctor, as well as those physicians you identified in your circle of care will receive a report of your visit. 

  • If you require additional testing, treatment or surgery, our office staff will make those arrangements for you. 

  • If you have any additional questions or concerns, please call our office at 604-875-1661 between 8am and 4:30pm on regular business days.