Your appointment will be divided over two visits: a pre-testing visit with the ophthalmic technician, and a consultation with the doctor. Please check in with the clinic reception 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. Kindly note that if you arrive more than 15 minutes early, you will be asked to wait outside the clinic premises until we are ready to accommodate you. Additionally, we suggest you refer to our office policies regarding missed appointments and late shows prior to your consultation.

Pre-Testing & Diagnostics 

• At the pre-testing visit, a complete medical and ophthalmological history will be taken. Please bring your updated medication list to facilitate this process.
• The ophthalmic technician will measure your vision, eye pressure, corneal thickness, and perform relevant diagnostic tests as requested by the doctor.
• At the end of this visit, you may be given a mini set of dilating drops to use at home prior to your consultation visit with the doctor; this step prepares for you for the physician consultation visit and allows you to reduce wait time at the office.
• If you are returning for a cataract consultation, you may also be given lubricating drops to use for one week prior to your consultation; this allows us to ensure we obtain the most accurate results when we take your measurements for surgery.
• Patients who are candidates for cataract surgery will be provided some educational material and videos in preparation for consultation with Dr Bedi; this is to help you learn about your eye health further and gather questions for your surgeon.

Consultation with Physician

• Your doctor will review your images, testing, and reports with you to formulate a diagnosis and create a mutually agreed upon management plan.
• To provide our patients a safe and healthy clinic environment, we limit the number of visitors in the waiting area. We request that only the patient be seated in the waiting lounge and ask any accompanying caregivers to wait outside the office. However, if you need the presence of a caregiver or translator to help you make an informed decision, please advise us of this beforehand so we can make accommodations accordingly.

Wait times: While we respect your time and strive to stay on schedule with our appointments, we do provide emergency on call services for the Halton and Peel region. As such, wait times may vary. Please plan for up to 2 hrs total for your visit. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard.

Dilation: You may require a dilated eye exam to examine the optic nerve and the retina. Dilation involves the use of eyedrops to widen your pupils, which may temporarily blur your vision and make you sensitive to light for several hours after your examination. Please note the following recommendations for your dilated eye exam:

• On average, the effect of dilation drops lasts from 4 to 6 hours.
• It is important to refrain from driving and performing precision work with tools when your vision is blurred from dilation.
• We suggest bringing a pair of sunglasses to your visit.
• We strongly recommend you bring someone with you to drive you home to be safe.
• If you decline a required dilation at your visit, please note that your ocular exam will be incomplete and this will be documented in your chart. 

An eye exam usually involves these steps:

• First, you’ll be asked about your medical history and any vision problems you might be experiencing.
• Next, how clearly you can see (visual acuity) is measured. This helps determine your prescription for glasses.
• Your eye pressure is measured, for which you may receive drops that enlarge your pupils.
• Your eye doctor checks the health of your eyes, possibly using several lights to evaluate the front of the eye and inside of each eye.
• Finally, your eye doctor discusses what he or she found during the exam and answers questions you have about your eyes.

Part of the examination, such as taking your medical history and the initial eye test, may be performed by a technician who assists your doctor.

Several different tests may be performed during the eye exam. The tests are designed to check your vision and to examine the appearance and function of all parts of your eyes.

We strive to provide efficient service and minimize wait times for all our patients. While we make every effort to stay on schedule, please plan for your entire visit to take between 60-90 minutes. This time includes:

• Check-in process
• Initial assessment (for new patients)
• Waiting room time
• The actual appointment/consultation
• Check-out and scheduling follow-up visits as necessary

To help reduce your wait time, we recommend:

• Arriving 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment
• Having your health card information ready
• Letting us know if you’re running late

Note: During peak hours or busy seasons, wait times may vary. We appreciate your patience and understanding.