Info Center

Eye infections can be very serious and can have multiple causes that need to be treated in different ways. If you suspect you have an eye infection, call our office immediately for an appointment.

If your vision has changed in a sudden or dramatic way, there is a reason for it. While many of these reasons are benign, some reasons are sight-threatening. Please call us IMMEDIATELY, especially if you are experiencing any of the following: fogginess, veils, curtains, flashes of light or floaters.

Nearsightedness (also called myopia) is a condition where objects up close appear clearly, while objects far away appear blurry. 

Farsightedness (also called hyperopia) is a common type of refractive error where distant objects may be seen more clearly than objects that are near.

f you haven’t had an eye exam in a couple of years, if you’re a parent looking to schedule your child’s first eye exam, or if you’re new to MyEyeDr. vision care centers, this section is for you!

We recommend that everyone over the age of five have a complete eye exam every year. If you’re experiencing eye discomfort, vision loss, or blurry vision, you should schedule an eye exam even if your last eye exam was less than a year ago.

Our doctors recommend that every child have their first eye exam by an eye doctor before they start school. If parents notice vision problems before, make sure to schedule an appointment with one of our trusted doctors.

Children should have eye exams every 12 months.

We accept most major vision insurance plans, including VSP, and we will gladly file your insurance claim for you. If you don't have insurance, MyEyeDr. offers options to help make vision care affordable.

A comprehensive eye exam consists of a series of tests to determine overall eye health and vision correction needs. A contact lens exam is additional testing to fit the patient in the best contact lenses for their eye and prescription.

The retina is the cellophane-thick layer in the back of the eye composed of rods and cones that is responsible for sending light images to the brain for processing what we experience as vision. Retinal photos allow your doctor to evaluate your retina the day of your exam and furthermore document its appearance for comparison at subsequent exams. This is crucial to maintaining lifelong vision health. 

Dilation is not necessary for every patient, every year. However, this is largely dependent on the health of your eyes at the time of your visit.

Dilation usually affects near vision the most, leaving distance vision relatively unchanged. This means that with a good pair of sunglasses, most people are able to comfortably drive. If you are concerned about this, however, we suggest you bring someone with you to drive. 

During a routine eye test, we test your intraocular pressure (IOP), which measures your risk for several potentially blinding diseases such as glaucoma. This is done with an instrument known as a non-contact tonometer. This “puff of air” is an excellent way for patients to have this test, as it is quick and painless. If you prefer, we have other options for measurement. We want to ensure that our patients are as comfortable as possible!

Contact lenses are a method of correcting vision. It actually comes into “contact” with the eye and changes the way that light is focused in the eye. A contact lens is a thin, curved lens placed on the film of tears that covers the surface of your eye. Because contacts are a different distance from the eye than glasses, the prescription for contacts can be very different from that of glasses. This is one reason a separate contact lens evaluation is required.

No. A contact lens evaluation is a separate set of tests from an annual eye exam. Even if you have worn contacts previously, this evaluation is a requirement every year for the issuing of a contact lens prescription.

No, it’s physically impossible for a contact lens to get lost behind your eye. In the worst-case scenario, if you rub your eye and dislodge the lens from its correct position, you might have trouble finding it under your upper eyelid.  If this occurs, you can usually find the lens by adding a few contact lens rewetting drops to your eye and then gently massaging your eyelid with your eye closed. In most cases, the folded lens will move to a position on your eye where you can see it and remove it

There is a separate charge for a contact lens evaluation because many insurances require us to separate out the cost of a contact lens evaluation from that of an eye exam.

The cost of a contact lens evaluation varies based on type of lenses that the doctor prescribes, and the level of continued care needed. Because of variability of the nature of this, it is difficult to state your cost with certainty before the doctor evaluates your eyes. Please contact your local office for further information.

Because most insurances cover either the cost of contacts or that of glasses, many consider the contact lens evaluation a part of the materials cost rather than part of the eye exam. If your insurance does not cover the cost of a contact lens evaluation, this can mean that your insurance chooses to view contact lenses in this manner.

Many people think that if they have tried contacts before without success they are unable to wear contacts, but that’s not always the case. There are a variety of contacts made from different material and your doctor and office staff will recommend the best brand of contacts that can work for you.

Many people experience some difficulty when first trying contacts or when changing their prescription. MyEyeDr. wants to make sure that you are comfortable in the pair that you and your doctor select. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the fit of your contacts, please call us. We will work with you to make any necessary changes.

The answer to this really depends on you and whether or not you comply with your maintenance plan. If used properly, contact lenses are safe for your eyes. However, there are risks involved with contact lens wearers:

• Wearing your contacts too long as overuse can cause irritation or infections that can have long-term effects on your vision.
• Not cleaning them properly and failing to use proper contact solution.

Frames & Lenses - MyEyeDr.'s Eyewear Protection Plan offers pricing for a full year of coverage from the original purchase date.

We want you to be completely happy with your eyewear purchase! We will do everything we can to make sure your glasses are made correctly. If there are any problems, please let us know within 30 days of picking them up. We will be more than happy to remake your lenses to an equal or lesser value lens to accommodate your vision at no additional charge; however, no refund will be given for the cost difference. 

As a part of our MyAnnualSupply Program, we offer free replacement of torn or lost disposable contact lenses.

MyEyeDr. can repair some frame breaks, depending on the nature and severity of the break. Please bring your frames into any of our locations, and we will evaluate the break and advise you of your options.