Dr. Friedberg and his associates take pride in the quality of eye examinations they provide their patients. Going beyond what is considered the "normal eye examination", there exams encompass computerized instruments to help assure an accurate prescription. Attention to you as an individual and not as "just another patient" is a hallmark of their practice philosophy.

Our doctors feel that honesty is the best way to treat a patient. If there is no change in their patient's prescription, they are told that new glasses or contacts are not necessary. If over the counter glasses or eye exercises will take care of the problems at hand, the patient is so informed. Unlike many other offices, we at Horizon Eye Care and Optical take the attitude that we'd rather make our living from treating a patient over a period of years rather than from the charges of a single visit.

Among the various instruments used during an examination include:

 

Autorefractor - A computerized instrument that gives our doctors a beginning prescription for the patient without having to decide which is better "one or two."
Topographer - An instrument that gives the doctor a detailed map of the cornea's contours and shape.
Optos Retinal Map - A special scanning laser camera that takes a wide angle highly detailed picture of the inside of the eye. This instrument often allows the doctor to examine your eyes without dilation. To see what the inside of the eye looks like, click here.
Digital Retinal Camera - A camera that lets us take detailed photos of the inside of your eyes.
Goldmann Tonometer - The gold standard method of measuring the pressure inside the eye. NO MORE PUFFS OF AIR! This test is an important tool in diagnosing glaucoma.
Automated Visual Fields Tester - An instrument used to measure blind spots that may be present in your vision. Blind spots are often found in many eye diseases  such as glaucoma, optic nerve disease, and retinal detachments as well as systemic problems such as strokes and multiple sclerosis.
Pachymeter - Used to measure the thickness of the cornea. This instrument is used to help determine if a patient can safely have LASIK and is used in the diagnosis of glaucoma. It is also helpful in the management of various corneal diseases.
Dicon Perimeter - Used to obtain detailed visual field maps which are essential for diagnosing and treating problems like glaucoma or brain tumors.