Frequently Asked Questions | Summit Eye Care

A comprehensive eye exam includes vision testing, eye pressure measurement, eye health evaluation, and screening for diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts.

Yes. Eye exams can sometimes reveal signs of diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune disease, and neurological conditions.

Yes. Many eye diseases develop without noticeable symptoms in the early stages.

Dry eye symptoms may include persistent dryness, burning or stinging, redness, fluctuating vision, sensitivity to light or wind, and a gritty or sandy feeling in the eyes.

Yes. If left untreated, dry eye can lead to chronic irritation, inflammation, and sometimes more serious surface damage over time. Early evaluation and treatment help prevent progression.

Most dry eye evaluations and treatments are non‑invasive and comfortable. Some diagnostic tests use gentle pressure or imaging, and most therapies focus on restoring natural tear function with minimal discomfort.

This appointment will typically take about 2 hours.

You will be dilated for this exam. You may bring a driver if preferred.

For your initial preoperative consultation, you will meet with one of our technicians for a brief work-up. Then, you will meet with the surgeon, Dr. Khemsara, to discuss your diagnosis and recommendations. Finally, you will meet with a surgical coordinator to schedule dates for surgery.

Glaucoma often has no early symptoms. Over time, it may cause gradual peripheral vision loss if left untreated.

Yes. Untreated glaucoma can permanently damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss or blindness.

Family history is one of the major risk factors for glaucoma. Patients with relatives who have glaucoma should receive regular eye exams.

No. AMD is a progressive retinal disease that specifically affects the macula and can significantly impair central vision.

AMD primarily affects central vision and rarely causes total blindness, but severe central vision loss can impact daily activities like reading or driving.

Adults age 50 and older, especially those with risk factors like family history or smoking, should have regular eye exams. Early detection helps prevent major vision loss.

Progressive lenses provide multiple vision corrections in one lens without visible lines, allowing patients to see clearly at different distances.

Progressive lenses require an adjustment period because they contain multiple prescription zones for distance, intermediate, and near vision.

Dizziness can happen when prescription changes are significant or when switching to progressive lenses for the first time. It can take some time for you to adapt to your new prescription.

Most patients with diab​​​​​​​etes should have a dilated diabetic eye exam at least once every 12 months. More frequent exams may be recommended based on your eye health and diabetes management.

A diabetic eye exam includes all elements of a comprehensive eye exam but places extra emphasis on detailed examination of the retina and blood vessels to detect early signs of diabetic eye disease.

Yes. Early diabetic eye disease often has no noticeable symptoms. That makes regular, dilated diabetic eye exams essential for early detection and prevention of vision loss!

No. Astigmatism usually does not go away naturally. However, it can be fully corrected with glasses or contact lenses, and in some cases, reduced with refractive surgery

It is common for astigmatism to affect one eye more than the other due to natural differences in corneal shape between eyes

Standard contact lenses usually do not correct astigmatism well. Toric contact lenses are specifically designed for this condition.