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VISION EXAMS AND EYE WELLNESS -
SHETTLE FAMILY EYE CARE & EYE WEAR - DR. SCOTT SHETTLE
Eye Exam: At Shettle Family Eye
Care & Eye Wear, caring begins with a thorough eye examination. Your
exam will evaluate how well you see and identify any potential eye
diseases. This includes an intraocular pressure check, biomicroscopy
and ophthalmoscopy to assess corneal and retinal health, as well as
the determination of your proper eyeglasses prescription.
During your examination, special eye
drops dilate the pupils for a more thorough evaluation. Mild side
effects of the drops may include sensitivity to light and blurry
vision for two to four hours. Driving is permissible after dilation
if you do not have far to travel. We will provide you with
disposable sunglasses. Contact lenses may NOT be worn until your
pupils return to normal.
Medical Eye Exams: Our office
provides medical eye examinations for eye infections, injuries,
cataracts, glaucoma, as well as eye complications from systemic
diseases such as diabetes and high-blood pressure. If you have any
of these problems, you will require special attention to your eye
care. We can effectively manage these conditions and prescribe the
appropriate medications or, when necessary, arrange for a
consultation with a surgeon. Records of all special testing as well
as photos will be sent to the specialist to maximize the continuity
of your care.
Referrals: Occasionally during your examination, we may
diagnose an eye health problem that requires more specialized care.
The doctor will make a referral to the appropriate specialist to
assure that your eyes receive the degree of care they require.
Records of all special testing will be sent to the specialist to
maximize the continuity of your care.
Surgical Co-Management: Our office provides working
arrangements with many eye surgeons to provide surgical services
such as cataract surgery, laser surgery, refractive surgery,
strabismic surgery, as well as surgery for retinal detachments,
retinal tears and holes. Whenever possible, pre- and post-operative
checkups can be done in our office for your convenience.
Eye Emergencies: If you have an emergency and must
come in without an appointment, we will make every effort to see you
as quickly as possible. If you experience sudden or partial vision
loss, chemical burns, trauma or severe pain, call the office
immediately at (727) 528-2015. Of course, if the trauma is severe,
go directly to the emergency room or call 911. If you are having an
eye emergency and it is after hours, call (727) 422-2940. Should any
chemical or foreign substance be splashed into the eye, rinse the
eye profusely under a gentle stream of clean water for at least
fifteen minutes (thirty minutes if the chemical was a strong base
(alkali) such as a lye based drain cleaner or lime based plaster or
cement). Do not wait until you get to the office.
Eye Glasses: At Shettle Family Eye Care & Eye Wear we
are dedicated to providing you and your entire family with the
latest in technology in vision correction and the latest in fashion
eyewear! From budget to designer frames and sunglasses, Shettle
Family Eye Care & Eye Wear has something for everyone. We want you
to love your glasses!
Contact Lenses: Contact lenses correct vision by
resting directly on your cornea. Because of this direct fitting on
the eye, special measurements must be taken to ensure the proper
fit. Your contact lens fitting includes these measurements and all
follow-up visits to ensure you are happy with your contact lenses.
If you have never worn contacts, you will receive special training
on the proper care of your lenses and the correct insertion and
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