Why do you need to know my medications?

Medications and the conditions they are treating can affect the eyes and vision in a plethora of ways. Many people do not realize that eye exams frequently help diagnose hypertension, high cholesterol, impending stroke, diabetes, MS, autoimmune disease, brain tumours, and more. Medications can cause focussing problems, dry eye disease, tissue deposits, light sensitivity, and even vision loss. In order to give you the most thorough exam, the doctor needs to know your risk profile. If you would rather not share this information, we will still test your eyes and we will report any unexplained findings to your family doctor if you prefer.