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Important: Our office does not accept vision or medical insurance. We offer reasonable pricing and can provide a detailed receipt for out-of-network insurance reimbursement upon request. We do accept FSA and Medical Cash Saving cards.
What to expect during your visit
What to expect during your visit
When coming in for an appointment as a new patient you can expect to spend about an hour with us in the office.
We begin by having you fill out patient intake forms when you arrive. Please try to arrive about 10 minutes before your scheduled exam time to fill out all needed information. You can also complete your forms prior to your appointment online.
Next we take measurements including: eye pressure, estimated refraction, and evaluate your current eyewear prescription if applicable.
Special tests may be recommended to test for axial length and topography.
We then ask you more about what brings you into the office as well as test your vision and examine the front and back of your eyes.
The doctor performs a comprehensive eye exam which includes color vision assessment, determination of your dominant eye, and a complete refraction to determine your actual prescription.
Dilation, when necessary and recommended by the doctor, enables the doctor to see a full view of the back of your eye (retina). Dilation is standard with a Diabetic Comprehensive Exam. It will make your pupils very large, resulting in light sensitivity and you might have some trouble reading at near. Post-dilation sunglasses are available following your exam. If you have never been dilated before, we recommend bringing someone with you who is able to drive. Patients have the option to decline dilation.
The doctor will go over your eye exam findings, write a prescription, and provide you with an opportunity to ask questions.
When needed, recommendations and referrals can be made for co-management of medical procedures like cataract surgery, LASIK, ocuplasty, advanced retinal care.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
HOW LONG IS A TYPICAL EXAM? You can expect to spend about thirty minutes to an hour depending on the complexity of the exam.
WHY DON'T YOU TAKE INSURANCE? By being a private pay practice, the doctor can spend more time caring for you and your vision. Also, he can provide your eyecare without interference from a large corporation.
HOW DO I FILE FOR OUT OF NETWORK REIMBURSEMENT? In order to file for reimbursement you will need to fill out an out-of-network claim form through your insurance. Every insurance reimburses differently, usually 50-80% coverage. Some insurance plans may not offer reimbursement- it is important to consult with your carrier first.
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENTS DO YOU ACCEPT? We accept most major credit cards, debit, Apple Pay, FSA and Medical Cash Savings cards, checks and cash.
HOW LONG DOES DILATION LAST? Dilation affects everyone differently depending on the color of your eyes, but you can expect to feel the effects of dilation for about 4 hours.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK MY APPOINTMENT? We recommend you book an appointment at least two days in advance, but we are happy to accept walk-ins and we will schedule you as soon as possible.
WHEN IS THE LAST APPOINTMENT OF THE DAY? Monday - Friday the last appointment is at 5:00 pm and on Saturdays the last appointment is at 3:00 pm.
DO YOU TAKE WALK-INS? YES!!
HOW OFTEN IS AN EYE EXAM RECOMMENDED? How often you need an exam is dependent on your visual health. If you wear glasses/contacts or are over the age of fifty, we recommend you schedule an appointment every year. If you do not use corrective lenses it is recommened to be seen every one to two years. You may need to be seen more frequently if you are diabetic or have other ocular diseases.
IF I HAVE HAD SURGERY FOR LASIK OR CATARACT REMOVAL, DO I STILL NEED TO SEE MY OPTOMETRIST AFTERWARDS? Yes, after surgery your eyes continue to be effected by other health issues, aging and environmental impacts. Seeing the optometrist regularly, can provide the care needed to detect conditions like glaucoma and eye exams can provide insight to other health issues.
DO I NEED TO BRING ANYTHING TO MY APPOINTMENT? Although not mandatory, it is helpful to bring your current glasses or box of contact lenses if available. It is also helpful to bring an updated list of current medications.
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