How often do I need an eye exam?
This depends on whether or not patients have corrective lenses, their age and whether or not they have any eye conditions. Individuals with corrective lenses, such as contact lenses or glasses, should have an eye exam done once a year to see of their prescription has changed. Adults who are 61 years old and up should also have a yearly eye exam. Individuals who do not wear corrective lenses and those who are between 18 and 60 years old should have an eye exam every two years. Those with eye diseases or conditions that can affect vision should have an eye exam as often as recommended.
How long does it take for an eye exam?
For first visits and annual eye examinations, plan to set aside 1.5 to 2 hours for your appointment, as dilating your pupils alone can take up to 30 minutes.
What does my eye exam include?
Eye exams typically include eye function testing, which measures focusing power, coordination, depth perception and other factors. This type of test is important for younger individuals since their brain and eyes are not fully developed. An eye exam also includes eye disease testing and testing for eye damage. This type of test can help find early signs of glaucoma and other eye diseases that become more common with age. Eye exams also include vision testing, which measures nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness. Patients might find out that they need to wear corrective lenses, or they might find out that their current prescription has changed.
How long does it take to get an appointment?
Appointments are set based upon your availability, usually within one week or if necessary, within a matter of days. Same day appointments are available upon request.
How much is an eye exam if you don’t have insurance?
Eye exams without insurance are $60. There are special packages available to those individuals with no vision insurance. Please inquire.
When should my child’s eyes be examined?
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), infants should have their first comprehensive eye exam at 6 months of age. Children then should receive additional eye exams at 3 years of age, and just before they enter kindergarten or the first grade at about age 5 or 6.
For school-aged children, the AOA recommends an eye exam every two years if no vision correction is required. Children who need eyeglasses or contact lenses should be examined annually or according to their eye doctor’s recommendations. School screenings are not adequate and often miss vision issues.
Will my pupils be dilated?
Pupil dilation is often done to give a better view of the inside of the eye, which can reveal signs of diseases, such as macular degeneration. In general, patients who are 60 years old and up typically have their pupils dilated during eye exams. Those who are at risk for glaucoma or other eye diseases also have pupil dilation done during routine eye exams.
For school-aged children, the AOA recommends an eye exam every two years if no vision correction is required. Children who need eyeglasses or contact lenses should be examined annually or according to their eye doctor’s recommendations. School screenings are not adequate and often miss vision issues.
What should I bring with me to my exam appointment?
Bring a list of any prescription and non-prescription medications you are currently taking. Include vitamins, herbs, and other remedies you may use. Include the dosages you take for each medicine or other substance and how long you have been taking them.
If you currently wear corrective lenses, bring all pairs of eyeglasses you wear routinely. If you wear contacts that were prescribed elsewhere, bring a copy of your most recent contact lens prescription.
Finally, prepare and bring a list of questions or concerns that you would like to discuss with the doctor. And if you are interested in specialty services, such as LASIK, be sure to mention this—both when you schedule your exam and when you check in on exam day.
Also, be sure to bring your driver’s license and a copy of your vision insurance card and/or any other medical insurance cards you have if you are seeking insurance coverage for a portion of your fees.
What vision benefit plans does Heritage Optical accept?
Bring a list of any prescription and non-prescription medications you are currently taking. Include vitamins, herbs, and other remedies you may use. Include the dosages you take for each medicine or other substance and how long you have been taking them.
If you currently wear corrective lenses, bring all pairs of eyeglasses you wear routinely. If you wear contacts that were prescribed elsewhere, bring a copy of your most recent contact lens prescription.
Heritage Optical accepts most major insurance plans. Visit our website at www.heritageoptical.com for a more complete listing or call our office at 313.863.9581.
Will my glasses prescription work for purchasing contact lens?
Bring a list of any prescription and non-prescription medications you are currently taking. Include vitamins, herbs, and other remedies you may use. Include the dosages you take for each medicine or other substance and how long you have been taking them.
If you currently wear corrective lenses, bring all pairs of eyeglasses you wear routinely. If you wear contacts that were prescribed elsewhere, bring a copy of your most recent contact lens prescription.
The prescription for your eyeglasses will differ from the prescription of your contact lens because distance of your eye from each lens differs. To get the best prescription possible, your eye doctor needs to examine your eye to determine your glasses prescription and your contact lens prescription.