Dr. Shalu Pal

  • "If you want quality and wonderful service, please go to Dr. Shalu Pal! The patience, care, and true concern that Dr. Pal has for her clients is wonderful. "

    --Seleena J
  • " I was pleasantly surprised by finding a hidden gem within Dr. Pal's office"

    --Naveed
  • "Finally a doctor who is extremely knowledgeable, patient and explains things clearly. She is a wonderful human being who really takes the time to care for your needs. The office has a wonderful atmosphere and the staff are just as helpful as Dr. Pal. "

    --Mikail
  • "I couldn't ask for a better Optometrist. She is a delight to deal with, very patient, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. She was very good with my kids who can be very fussy at times.. And who could ask for a more beautiful location. Highly Recommend! "

    --Natalie M.
  • "My wife and I, highly recommend Dr. Pal. The staff, the service, the merchandise, are all top notch. They really make you feel welcomed. It has been several years since I have been able to see this well !!! You and your staff are the best !!!! "

    --Steve and Maria L.
  • "We barely go to optometrists so when we do, we should look for the best! I am super pleased I chose Dr. Pal\'s office. They were helpful from beginning to end, from booking on the phone to my actual visit. Dr. Pal was very detailed and went in-depth about my eye health. She is very patient and made me feel calm. The optician helped me pick a great pair of glasses, they were genuinely friendly which is a huge bonus."

    --Ahmad S
  • "I have been going to Dr. Pal for several years now. My most recent visit on June 6, 2016 was the best experience there that I have ever had. Firstly, the women on the desk were friendly and efficient - a very good prelude to my examination. Dr. Pal, herself, was, as usual, very thorough and encouraging in her examination. And she puts you at ease before we get into the eyes examination by discussing other things in life. That helps to ease any stress I may have. And they now have a man in the office who does that difficult examination (name of which I do not know!). He is so patient and encouraging and made the exam not so difficult for me this time. After all that, I saw Dr. Pal again before I left and she told me my eyes were good! Even had the news been not so good, I believe that I would be able to handle it because I truly believe that Dr. Pal and her staff would have taken good care of me. I will always go back to Dr. Pal and members of her team because I truly believe"

    --A. Howlett
  • " I have been to a few appointments at Dr. Pal\'s office over the last year for dry eye issues and every time it has been a very positive experience. The 3 receptionists at the front desk are warm and friendly. They are attentive and provide a very high level of customer service. I appreciate that they call me by name and remembered conversations we had at previous visits. I find Dr. Pal to be an excellent practitioner who is very thorough with her exams, has a lovely personality and takes the time to answer any and all questions that may arise. I am happy with the computer glasses I purchased and value the honest opinions I received from the staff when selecting frames. It was refreshing to have multiple opinions on styles and I felt they truly wanted me to walk out with a frame that was best suited to me. I highly recommend Dr. Pal \'s office! As a health care practitioner myself, I think all health care experiences should be this personilzed and friendly!"

    --A. Mclean
Pupil Dilation


Dilation

Dilating eyedrops are used for your own benefit to certify that nothing is left undiscovered during your eye examination. Most of us are not even aware that our pupils dilate and constrict as light changes around us. The pupil regulates the amount of light that enters the eye acting similarly to a camera shutter. In the dark your pupil enlarges to allow more light into your eye. In the light it decreases in size. Internal muscles contract or relax to control the shape of the crystalline lens which focuses light rays onto the retina. This is what gives us the ability to see distant objects clearly and then to immediately change our focus to look at something up close.

In order for your eye care practitioner to carry out a full eye examination often he/she will have to dilate your pupil with eyedrops. Even though it is absolutely painless it can still be an annoyance. Many patients often wonder why this needs to be done in the first place.

Your pupil is the door to your entire eye. When it is constricted there are certain parts of the back of the eye that are impossible to see like the optic nerve and the retina. Because the doctor shines a bright light in your eye your pupil is constantly constricted effectively shutting the door to the back of your eye. Eyedrops dilate your pupil thus opening up the view for the doctor so he/she can perform a complete examination. Compare this to your physical examination by your family doctor – would you want him/her to just look at you and diagnose something or would you want them to take a more thorough look? In fact many systemic diseases like diabetes are first discovered during routine eye exams.

Dilating drops work in one of three ways:

  1. They stimulate the iris muscle that opens the pupil
  2. They prevent action of the iris muscle that closes the pupil
  3. They prevent accommodation (adjustment of one’s focus) of the pupil

Drops generally affect vision for two to three hours and do not typically influence distance vision – though reactions vary from person to person. The third type of eyedrop is usually used on children since they tend to have exceptional adjustment abilities. If the doctor puts any corrective lens in front of a child’s eyes during an exam the eyes can actually automatically regulate and focus properly. By putting in the drops the child’s eyes are prevented from focusing thus allowing the doctor to discern the proper prescription.

Some tips before your eye exam:

  • Don’t plan any activities (especially those involving crisp eyesight) after your appointment.
  • Bring along some sunglasses for after the appointment. Your eyes will feel sensitive to bright light. Don’t worry if you forget – most clinics supply temporary ones.
  • Bring a friend/family member along to drive you home or arrange for a taxi.


For children who are less than excited about receiving the eyedrops make sure to reassure them that the effects are temporary. Some brief education about why the drops are needed may also calm them down. Some children might also think it is “cool” to have their pupils dilated so bring a mirror for them to look at themselves.

Dilating eyedrops are used for your own benefit to certify that nothing is left undiscovered during your eye examination. Should you have any questions/queries/concerns about the drops for your next exam contact your eye care practitioner.

 
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