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Hours of Operation
The office is open for appointments from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday through
Friday.
FAQ
How do I make an appointment?
To make an appointment with us please call (310) 855-1112 during our hours of
operation and our receptionist will help arrange an appointment. Please state
your problem, symptoms, and needs to the receptionist so that he/she can
schedule the proper amount of time for your appointment.
What will happen during my visit?
An initial consultation often requires 2 to 3 hours. You will first be asked to
complete a registration form providing us with general background information
regarding your eyes, your medical history, and your insurance coverage. We
would also like the name, address, and phone number of your general medical
doctor, and the eye doctor who referred you to us. You will then be directed to
our examination rooms. One of our ophthalmic technicians will review the reason
for your consultation and conduct preliminary tests of your eyes and eyesight.
You will then meet Dr. Berlin, who will evaluate your eyes and your intraocular
pressure. Following the evaluation, you may undergo a visual field examination
to check your peripheral vision. We may also test your eyes’ refractive
capabilities and perform biomicroscopic and retina examinations. If a retina
examination is necessary we will instill eyedrops to dilate your pupils.
Dilation of your pupils is necessary to completely examine your eyes. This
takes about 20-30 minutes for lighter eyes, and 30-45 minutes for more
pigmented irises. We make every effort to follow scheduled appointment times,
so we ask that you attempt to arrive on time, and call us if you will be late.
What should I bring with me to my appointment?
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Your eyeglasses
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A list of medications that you take (including eyedrops)
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The name and address of your referring doctor
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The name, address and phone number of your general medical or family doctor, or
primary care provider.
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Information on your insurance coverage
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Someone to drive you home after your appointment.
How long will my appointment take?
New patient consultations can take 2-3 hours. While the duration of the
appointment varies depending on the patient, a typical appointment will last
approximately 1-2 hours. We know your time is valuable and we make every effort
to keep to the appointment schedule. However, we are a pathology office and
complicated or urgent glaucoma problems are frequently referred to us. These
cases occasionally put us behind schedule. We appreciate your patience and
understanding in these situations. Because preliminary evaluations and pupil
dilation requirements differ, at times it may also appear that patients are not
being called in the order of their arrival. If you need to reschedule or cancel
an appointment, as a courtesy to our other patients, we would appreciate a
notice 24 hours prior to your appointment. We generally can reschedule your
appointment within a few days.
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