Eye Care Associates
Services
We are dedicated to providing the standard of care we would seek for our own families. There is a comfort and confidence that comes with familiarity when each member of the family sees the same professional in a program of vision and eye health.
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Comprehensive vision and eye health examinations
- Glaucoma testing, evaluation and treatment
- Diagnosis and management of ocular disease
- Complete contact lens services
- Glasses prescriptions filled
- Glasses repaired and adjusted
- Refractive surgery evaluations, pre and post-operative care
YOUR COMPREHENSIVE EYE EVALUATION
Your visit at EyeCare Associates will involve checking both vision and eye health. Using the most advanced equipment, we will do a series of lens tests to determine if you need glasses and/or contact lenses to improve sight. At that time, it will be important to know if you have any special visual requirements for your work, school, hobbies or sports environments.
The second phase of the eye health evaluation will involve checking your pupillary responses and testing your eye muscles for proper coordination. If indicated, a computerized field of vision test will then be performed to ensure that you have normal side and central vision.
A thorough evaluation of the outside of your eye will be done with a microscope and a glaucoma or pressure reading will be performed. Finally, a dilated examination of the retina will be done to rule out any eye tissue disease or optic nerve problems. By dilating or enlarging the pupil, more areas of the interior of the eye can be seen to better rule out any eye disease. If necessary, we will take special photographs to monitor for any changes in your eye health.
EYEGLASSES
We offer a large selection of quality eyewear, in addition, we carry many lines of high fashion designer frames. Our professional staff is expertly trained to help you select frames that look good, fit properly and are compatible with your lens prescription. We want you to have glasses you are proud of and enjoy wearing.
CONTACT LENSES
Millions of people have chosen contact lenses as an alternative to eyeglasses. The primary goal of our contact lens service is to provide the best fit possible from the wide variety of lens types and designs available. We also offer a wide range of specialized services that include lenses for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and for those difficult to fit patients. Most importantly, we provide complete professional care from the initial evaluation to the follow-up visits after you receive your lenses.
APPOINTMENTS
We prefer to see patients by appointment and emphasize regular, preventive care. We do understand, however, that eye emergencies can occur, so we will make every effort to see those patients who have urgent needs as quickly as possible. These emergencies, on occasion, can disrupt our schedule, but you can expect us to do our best to honor your reserved appointment time.
PAYMENT AND INSURANCE MATTERS
The cost of a comprehensive eye evaluation will depend on the specific problem and the time and test needed for a thorough examination. We accept and participate in most medical and vision insurance. When making your appointment, our receptionist can advise you if we can assist in filing your claim. In addition, we will happily estimate your coverage in advance. Payment of your deductible/co-payment is expected at the time services are rendered. We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover to assist you.
MANAGED CARE
Over the last several years we have seen the emergence of a new way of delivering health care found in the managed care concept. This means that for medical eye care needs, we sometimes need a referral or authorization from your Primary Care Physician (PCP) before we can provide any treatment for eye disease. Also, if you have a medical eye emergency such as a red eye, you must first contact your PCP and obtain a referral.
Our staff understands and is familiar with many of these insurances and we will try to remind you to get the proper authorization before you arrive for your appointment. We do, however, encourage you to become familiar with your insurance plans to avoid any unnecessary delays or rescheduling and the inconvenience this causes both you and our office. It may also prevent delays in our seeing you in times of emergency.
A FINAL WORD
Going to the optometrist should be a pleasurable experience. At least so at EyeCare Associates. We're not just caring for eyes, we're caring for people.
