Routine eye exams are recommended every one to two years.
These exams include checking for a glasses prescription, making recommendations for glasses, and a full eye health screening.
Can I use my insurance for an eye exam?
Yes! You can use vision insurance for a routine eye exam or you can pay out of pocket if you do not have insurance. Our current out of pocket pricing for a routine exam is $75 for an established patient and $85 for a new patient. If there is a medical eye issue present, it may be necessary to bill your exam to your medical insurance (read this helpful guide for more information). For those without insurance, medical visits will typically be a higher cost out of pocket but we do offer transparent pricing and prompt pay discounts. For a list of insurances we currently accept, please visit our patient center.
Do I need an eye exam if I don’t need glasses?
Yes! Regular eye exams are very important for monitoring your eye health. There are also many times where you don’t “need” glasses to see, but glasses may be helpful for relieving eye strain, reducing headaches, or optimizing your vision for certain tasks.
I get nervous when the doctor asks “1 or 2?”. What am I supposed to say?
Don’t stress! The “1 or 2?” questioning is only one part of the process when determining your glasses prescription. It helps the doctor get the right idea of what direction your prescription needs to go to make you the most comfortable. If the options look very similar or the same, just say so! Finding a glasses prescription is called a “refraction” and optometrists do a lot more decision making during the testing than just following your answers.
We have many offerings to make your glasses the perfect fit!
Anti-reflective coating
decreases glare from indoor and outdoor lights to make you see better and to make your glasses look better!
Blue-blocking coating/filters
decreases blue light to provide a more comfortable viewing experience
Lens Tints
can provide a fashion statement or in cases of migraine and light sensitivity provide relief with a range of colors and strengths
Photochromic Lenses
also known as “Transitions”, these lenses adapt to UV light becoming sunglasses outdoors and returning to clear indoors
Polarized Lenses
sunglass lenses that block horizontal glare like from car surfaces and large bodies of water
Impact resistant materials
polycarbonate offers increased safety as well as being very lightweight and thinner than regular plastic
Progressive Lenses
when you start needing different powers for distance and reading, these “no line” bifocal styles give you the flexibility to see all distances without having to remove or switch glasses
Occupational Glasses
depending on your needs, we can recommend an option to give you clarity and best performance at any particular distance or task (examples: computer glasses, hobby glasses, hunting glasses, etc.)