Eye exams
A complete eye exam
A check of how you see and of the health of the eye itself, for any age and any reason.
The exam gives you a prescription if you need one. It also looks for conditions that cause no symptoms early on: glaucoma, diabetic changes, cataracts and macular degeneration.
Who it is for
People with diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of eye disease
Anyone whose vision has changed, or whose last exam was a while ago
Children, teens and adults who simply want a yearly check
What happens, step by step
A complete exam takes about an hour, a little longer when your eyes are dilated.
- 01
Check-in and history
Your medicines, your health history and what you want us to look at.
- 02
Measurements
Your current prescription, eye pressure, and photographs of the back of the eye.
- 03
The doctor's exam
Eye movement, a slit lamp exam of the front of the eye and a look at the retina, dilated when needed.
- 04
Your results
The doctor explains what was found, gives you your prescription and agrees what comes next.
Age guide
How often to come
Children and teens
A parent comes along. The doctor suggests a schedule based on the first exam.
Adults
Many adults come once a year. The doctor may suggest a longer or shorter gap.
65 and older
Yearly exams matter more as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration become likelier.
Diabetes, glaucoma or a family history
Every year, or as often as your doctor says.
Billing and what to bring
How it is billed
A routine exam is billed to your vision plan. If we look into an eye problem or a disease check, that part goes to medical insurance.
Which plan paysWhat to bring
Your current glasses and contact lenses
Your vision and medical insurance cards
A list of the medicines you take, with the doses
Sunglasses for the ride home
The doctors
Dr. Sanford and Dr. Chakrabarty each examine adults and children. Ask for either when you book.
Our doctors
About the exam
Do I need an exam if I see fine?
Yes. Several eye conditions cause no symptoms early on, so a clear picture is not proof of healthy eyes.
Will my eyes be dilated?
Often, when the doctor needs a wider look at the retina. Your sight returns to normal in a few hours, and sunglasses help in the meantime.
Do I get my prescription?
Your prescription is yours. We give you a copy after your exam and fitting, and you can fill it anywhere.
Book an eye exam
Pick a time in our booking system, or call and we will find one with you.