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Phone
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Location
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Sunday - Saturday
09:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Kids Eye Consult is one such dedicated children’s super speciality eye care centre. This ophthalmic care centre is a special wing of kids eye Hospital Madison.
Glaucoma is a common eye condition which can managed better if detected early. Unfortunately the more common primary open angle glaucoma does not present with specific symptoms especially in early stages. Symptoms such as tearing, intermittent blurry vision are non-specific symptoms which have been reported in glaucoma. Such common symptoms can also be seen in non-glaucoma eye conditions.
Several risk factors such as positive family history of the disease in a first degree relative, older age, African-ancestry, short sightedness, vascular diseases such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, migraine, and obstructive sleep apnea have been associated with glaucoma disease. However, more research is still needed to determine if, and how these factors are related to the disease.
In their recent publication on predictors of Early Onset Glaucoma, Wooliscroft et al, reported that patients with an early onset of type 2 diabetes or hypertension were at risk of early onset glaucoma. Thus, patients who have early onset of diabetes and hypertension should not wait till 40 years of age [as previously pegged] to screen for eye conditions. It is advised they undergo earlier screening for glaucoma. This early screening is also more pertinent for patients with additional factors like a positive family history of glaucoma.
It also serves as a large referral centre for the treatment of Congenital Glaucoma, a rare condition with increased eye pressure and corneal enlargement present at birth or during the first few months of life. Patients of all ages, from new-borns to the elderly are being treated.
Online vision test can be complete in less than 5 minutes.
20/20 is considered normal vision. Anything less than that should need a consultation with an eye care provider.
Yes, this is a screening tool suitable for all ages. Some tests may require an adult to guide minors on how to appropriately follow the test instructions. Failure to follow instructions may lead to inaccurate test results.
This test serves as a screening tool. You should always consult with an eye care provider for a comprehensive exam that will evaluate the overall eye health and status of your eye symptoms.
You can repeat vision test as often as you’d like. We recommend repeating the tests once a month unless you’ve been advised to do so more frequently by an eye care provider.
At the completion of each test, you will be presented an option to “Save” or “Email” the results to yourself.
Please check with your eye care provider. You may be able to use these tests to monitor, and record, the changes in your vision or symptoms. We encourage you to remember that these are screening tools and should not replace an in-person, comprehensive eye exam.