Patient Information

Your First Visit with Us
Prior to your first visit with us, please be sure to bring your current eyeglasses or contact lens prescription, a list of the medications you are taking, as well as any  insurance information. You will need your insurance card, if you have one.

If you have an extensive past ocular history, it is valuable to get us those records for review before the day of your appointment.  If your history is straightforward, it is useful to jot down the highlights and we’ll review that with you.

Depending on your specific needs, your initial visit will last approximately one to two hours. During this first visit, we will ask for your medical history, surgical history, and family history.

We almost always dilate patients that are new to us. Dilation of the pupils allows examination of the lens and peripheral retina, and facilitates other testing.  Your eyes might be light sensitive and vision somewhat blurred after dilation.  These effects last approximately 4 hours.  If you are not sure you can drive after dilation, bring someone to drive you home.  If you are sure you will be able to drive, you still should bring a pair of sunglasses.

After your exam, some additional tests might be requested. Then your doctor will discuss and write down the important points found at your first visit,  make recommendations, and schedule follow up visits or other consultations, as appropriate. We might ask you to help us request additional records, if necessary.

We will make every effort to let you know on subsequent visits whether dilation will be done or not, so you can plan on help with driving if needed.

We look forward to seeing you at Triangle Eye Physicians!

Give us a call today at (919) 256.2500.