Question: How often should I get my eyes checked?
Answer: For most patients, annual eye exams are appropriate. Although prescriptions may not change, ocular health should be evaluated on a regular basis, especially if you wear contact lenses, if you have diabetes, or if you have a family history of glaucoma or other eye problems.
Question: How old does my child have to be before having his/her eyes checked?
Answer: It is recommended that your child have his/her eyes checked at least by age three. It is at this age that most children begin preschool and it is very important to have a thorough ocular evaluation for color deficiencies, lazy eye and other visual problems that can affect a child’s learning capabilities. Your child does not have to know his/her letters/numbers in order to have an accurate measurement of their visual system. Our doctors can determine a child’s prescription with their instruments and their expertise without relying on how they respond.
Question: How long does an eye exam take?
Answer: It takes between 30-60 minutes in order to accurately assess your visual needs.
Question: Do I have to be dilated?
Answer: Everyone should have their eyes dilated at the initial examination and every year or two thereafter. By dilating the pupils, the doctor can get a much better look inside the eye in order to rule out any potential problems. Many eye diseases have no symptoms until it is too late to treat. The eye drops that we use to do this will make you sensitive to light and will affect your ability to read for about 3 hours after your appointment. However, at our office, we use OPTOS which can be used in place of dilating eye drops.
Question: What are my options for contact lenses?
Answer: After your initial ocular evaluation, the doctor can discuss your options with contact lenses. We have many new options for correcting astigmatism, for dry eyes and for bifocals. Our office has the latest advancements in contact lens options available. We are prepared to fit you in whatever we feel is the best option for your lifestyle/occupational needs.
Question: I have a very high prescription. What are my options for making my glasses thinner and more lightweight?
Answer: Our opticians are educated in the latest and most technologically advanced lens materials and coatings on the market today. They will not only assist you in choosing the frame that best fits your prescription, but one that looks great on you, too!
Question: Can you tell me about prescription sunglasses?
Not all sunglasses are created equal. Various colored tints will enhance or block out certain brightness and reflections differently. Depending on your lifestyle needs, we can recommend which tints are best for you. For example, polarized tints work best for certain sports, such as golfing or tennis. If you drive a lot, polarized, anti-reflective, amber-tinted lenses work best.
Question: What if I develop an eye infection? Can your doctors treat me for this?
Yes, our doctors are all experienced in treating eye infections, injuries, and diseases. Once our doctors have evaluated your eyes, they can recommend the proper treatment regimen and they will write the appropriate prescription for medication when necessary.
Question: Do your doctors do laser surgery?
Our job as your primary eye doctor is not to perform the surgery, but to assess your candidacy for laser vision correction, educate you about the procedure, find out if it is the best option for you, and recommend the best surgeons and laser facilities for your needs. We also provide post-procedure follow-up care, as well as long term eye care after the procedure.
Question: Does your practice have emergency after-hours appointments?
Yes, we have a doctor on call at all times, including weekend and holidays. You would need to call our office number (614-273-2020) and you will be given the cell phone number of the doctor on call.
Question: What credit cards do you accept?
The credit cards we accept are Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. We also accept Care Credit.