Please note: we do not offer routine eye exams for glasses or contact lenses and do not accept vision insurance. We specialize in medical eye care and accept medical insurance for eye health concerns. We provide a range of services, including comprehensive eye exams, treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, corneal conditions, and vision correction. Our goal is to ensure you receive the personalized care your eyes deserve.
What to Expect
at Your Eye Care Appointment
Knowing what to expect can help you feel more prepared for your appointment and make it more efficient to give your doctor the information needed to evaluate your eye health thoroughly.
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Confirm Your Appointment
Before your scheduled visit, you may receive a text message or phone call confirming your appointment. Please review the date, time, and location carefully and let our team know as soon as possible if you need to reschedule.
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Complete Your Patient Information
If you receive preregistration forms before your appointment, completing them in advance can help streamline the check-in process.
Be prepared to provide information about your medical history, current medications, previous eye conditions or surgeries, and any symptoms or vision changes you have been experiencing.
Checking In for Your Appointment
When you arrive, you may be able to check in using your phone by scanning a QR code. Kiosks are also available for check-in, and our front desk team is available if you need assistance.
During check-in, we may verify your identification, medical insurance information, medications, medical history, and the reason for your visit.
Completing your paperwork before your appointment can help make this process quicker.
If you need further assistance for your appointment with us, feel free to contact our Accessibility Office.
Will My Eyes Be Dilated?
For many new patients and medical eye examinations, a dilated eye health exam may be recommended.
Dilating eye drops temporarily widen your pupils, allowing your provider to examine the structures inside your eyes more thoroughly, including the retina, macula, optic nerve, and other areas that can provide important information about your eye health.
Dilation takes time to take effect fully, and additional testing may be needed depending on your examination. Plan to be in the clinic for approximately 1 to 2 hours (bring a book or something to do while here), although appointment length may vary depending on your individual needs.
After dilation, your eyes may be more sensitive to light, and your near vision may temporarily appear blurry. Sunglasses can help make you more comfortable when leaving the office. Some patients also prefer to bring someone who can drive them home.
Your Eye Appointment Results
Once your preliminary testing is complete, your eye doctor will review your results, discuss your concerns, and perform a comprehensive evaluation of your eyes.
Be sure to tell your provider if you have noticed symptoms such as:
- Blurry or cloudy vision
- Glare or halos around lights
- Difficulty driving at night
- Eye pain or discomfort
- Dryness or irritation
- Changes in peripheral vision
- Flashes or floaters
- Difficulty performing everyday activities because of your vision
Even gradual changes can provide useful information during your examination.
Cataracts
Clouding of the eye’s natural lens causes vision to fade and become blurry.
Glaucoma
Optic nerve damage that can lead to permanent vision loss.
Dry Eye Disease
Poor tear quality that can lead to burning, irritation, redness, or fluctuating vision.
Corneal Conditions
Disorders affecting the clear front surface of the eye.
Retinal Conditions
Conditions that interfere with central or peripheral vision.
Refractive Vision Concerns
Vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia affect how clearly you see.
Other Medical Conditions
Evaluation and treatment for a variety of eye diseases, injuries, infections, and other conditions that may affect your vision or eye health.
Prepare for Your Visit to Wellish Abrams Vision Institute
From preliminary testing and dilation to a comprehensive evaluation of your eye health, each part of your visit helps our team better understand your eyes and determine whether additional care may be needed. At Wellish Abrams Vision Institute, our goal is to ensure you understand your diagnosis, treatment options, and next steps.