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Plan Your Visit

The truth is every member of your family should have their eyes examined at least once every year, regardless if you are experiencing eye problems or not.

Healthy eyes and good vision can make school, work, and play a lot easier and more enjoyable. Below are some basic guidelines involved in our eye examinations. Please contact us to schedule an appointment.

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1. Schedule An Appointment:

  • We recommend that you schedule an appointment for eye examinations and contact lens check-ups. Same
    day appointments are available. In the event of an emergency, we will make every effort to expedite your visit with our Doctors.
  • When you schedule an appointment, an associate will ask for some important information to help facilitate your visit.
    • Address, phone number, date of birth,
    • Social security number
    • Insurance carrier and ID number
    • E-mail address to alert you of upcoming promotions and to remind you of your next examination.
  • We participate in most insurance plans and will have authorization of your insurance benefits prior to your appointment whenever possible. Therefore, it is always important to share all insurance information with us and bring all necessary insurance cards. We will notify you before your appointment if we discover that you are not eligible to use your insurance benefits at this time.
  • Approximate time expectations are:
    • Comprehensive eye examination and eyeglass selection - 1 Hour
    • Comprehensive eye examination and fitting for contact lenses (new wearer) - 1.5 Hours
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2. Your Visit

Both of our Doctors of Optometry are Board Certified and licensed to therapeutically treat glaucoma and other eye conditions.

Case History:
You'll be asked to fill out a Patient History Form. This is used to gather general information such as medical history, eye history, family history, current medications, allergies, etc.

Pre Screening:
Our Optometric Assistant will review your Patient History and will conduct simple prescreening tests designed to provide our Doctors with additional eye health information. The Doctors will evaluate the information and pre-screening tests before your examination.

Comprehensive Eye Examination:
The Doctor will evaluate your visual acuity, examine the anterior and posterior segments of the eye, as well as its surrounding tissue. You will be asked to read an eye chart at a distance with each eye separately. Your eyes will be evaluated for binocular alignment and the ability of the eyes to move and coordinate properly.

The Doctor will then determine the necessity of a prescription for corrective lenses. A highly recommended test in checking eye health is a Dilated Fundus Evaluation (DFE), commonly referred to as dilation. Dilation allows the Doctor to inspect the retina and internal components of the eye in greater detail by enlarging (dilating) the pupil through the instillation of pharmaceutical eye drops. Through the dilated pupil, early signs of many ocular and systemic diseases may be detected that would otherwise go unnoticed. Ocular disorders such as glaucoma, cataracts, optic neuritis and retinal detachment, can be better detected and managed through a DFE. Additionally, ocular manifestations of the systemic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, AIDS and thyroid disorders may be detected during a DFE. This leads to earlier and more effective treatments and improved outcomes and quality of life. Following the conclusion of the examination, a treatment plan will be determined, and if necessary, you will be given referrals and additional recommendations to ensure your eye health. Back to top.

3. Eyeglasses

If eyeglasses are needed, one of the Eyewear Stylists will help you select the frames that meet your needs and lifestyle.

  • Measurements will be taken to ensure that your new frame and lenses will look great and provide you with the sharpest and clearest vision.
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4. Contact Lenses
  • If you also want contact lenses, please discuss this with our Doctors. If contact lenses are right for you, we will teach you the proper insertion and removal of contact lenses, as well as the care and cleaning techniques necessary to maintain your contact lenses.
  • If you wear contact lenses, please leave them out of your eyes for 24 hours prior to your scheduled exam, and bring your current contact lens prescription to your exam.
  • Your insurance plan benefits will also be discussed when applicable.
  • Fitting children under the age of 18 for contact lenses requires parental/guardian consent.
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5. Accessories/Virtual Eyewear Styling

 We have created a unique and fun way for you to discover what frames look best on you. Our Virtual Eyewear Selector allows our patients to use a digital image of their own face to experiment and try on frames. Patients can instantly see how each style fits and compliments the shape of their face and their skin tone.  We also carry a comprehensive line of eyewear accessories including cleaning kits and fashionable lifestyle cases. Back to top.

6. Deposit Policy

Payment for all services including eye examinations, contact lens examinations, and contact lens checks are required at the time services are provided.

100% deposit is required to order eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Insurance Deposit Policy
100% of the patients balance is required after Insurance Benefits have been applied.
We accept the following forms of payment: Cash, Personal Check, and most major credit cards
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