What to expect at my first appointment?

• As previously mentioned, the neuro-optometric examination utilizes extensive testing - so this exam will be longer than your traditional eye examination - usually about 60 minutes or more

• If your vision makes you dizzy, nauseous, or headachy - so will this exam.  Dr. Theis may need to aggravate some symptoms to diagnose and treat your oculomotor problems

  • This means that you should have someone drive or have alternative means of transportation JUST IN CASE.

  • Dr. Theis may end an exam prematurely and break up the exam into multiple visits to avoid over-provoking symptoms

• If the car makes you dizzy, nauseous, or headachy - PLEASE arrive early and wait in the parking lot so that your symptoms can improve before she does her exam

  • While not ideal, if you are unable to do an in-person office visit for your initial eval, you can request a telemedicine visit instead. Please note we will be unable to perform all testing in a telemedicine setting, but we will do our best to do what we can​

• You MIGHT be dilated at this eye examination.  Dilation can make your reading vision blurry for a few hours/the rest of the day, make you light sensitive, disoriented, and for some patients unable to drive. Please plan appropriately.

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What should I bring with me to my appointment?

• You will need to complete your consent and new-patient intake forms  BEFORE you arrive. You can either fill them out online through Patient Fusion portal (you will get an email with a link) or you can print the forms and email or fax them back to us 804-509-0543.​​

• Please have your previous exam records from referring providers faxed to 804-509-0543 

• Please bring your eyeglasses (even if you don't use them or find them helpful) and a copy of the prescription if you have it

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