Frequently Asked Questions

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The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends that children receive their first comprehensive eye exam at 6 months of age, followed by another exam between age 3 and 5 years old, and another just before entering the first grade (around age 5-6). Early detection of any vision issue is important for their development and learning. If you have any concerns about your child's vision or eye health, or if symptoms are present, an exam can be done at any time."

Eye exams are priced at $134, and refractions are priced at $39.  Additional services including contact lens fittings and retinal photos and scans may incur additional charges. 

Whenever possible we will utilize vision and/or medical insurance. If you do not have insurance, we can offer a 15% prompt-pay discount to help with the cost of services.

It's recommended to have an eye exam annually. However, if you have specific vision issues, a medical condition, or wear contact lenses, you may need to visit more frequently.  

We recommend retinal imaging as a screening for most patients, and can become medically necessary for some patients with certain eye diseases such as diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. We take these photos and OCT scans because it gives us a more detailed look at the health of your eyes. 

A retinal photograph captures a high-resolution image of the back of your eye, allowing us to document and monitor the retina, optic nerve, blood vessels, and other important structures. An OCT scan is different - it uses light to create a detailed, cross-sectional image of the retina and optic nerve which can reveal subtle changes below the surface that cannot always be seen during a routine eye exam.

Contact lens prescriptions are valid for one year, while glasses prescriptions are valid for one to two years.