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How long does a routine eye exam last?
Which lenses are the best for me?
What is the difference between participating and non-participating insurance providers?
What are Photochromic lenses and what do they do?
My son can't see during his soccer game, but he is too young for contacts. What can we do?
How long is it okay to wear my contacts? Can I wear them overnight?
Do I need both glasses and contacts?
What is the difference between normal eye aging and
an actual vision problem?
How long is it okay to look at a computer screen?
How long does a routine eye exam last?
- A routine eye exam will take no more than one hour. In this hour, the patient will be tested for vision acuity (or sharpness),
color blindness, a cover test to see how the eyes work together, and various other 100 % pain free tests to see if there are
any vision problems
color blindness, a cover test to see how the eyes work together, and various other 100 % pain free tests to see if there are
any vision problems
Which lenses are the right fit for me?
The EyeGlass Guide will help you better understand the many lens choices available to you. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs. At the end, you'll receive eyewear suggestions specifically tailored to meet your needs. EyeGlass Guide is brought to you by Transitions.
What is the difference between participating and non-participating insurance providers?
We participate with most of the eye care and routine vision care plans in the area. If we are a Participating Provider for your plan, we will take care of the paperwork. The only fees we will ask of you will be appropriate copays or for non-covered services or materials. If we are not currently a participating provider with your plan, we will gladly provide you with a superbill or a HCFA and help in any way we can to get you appropriate reimbursement from your non-par plan. If you do not have any insurance coverage, we ask that you come to your appointment prepared to pay our usual and customary fees, minus a courtesy discount.
What are Photochromic lenses and what do they do?
Photochromic lenses are eyeglass lenses that darken automatically when exposed to sunlight, then fade back when you return indoors. In most cases, photochromic lenses are clear indoors and darken to a medium sun tint outdoor.
Photochromic Demonstrations:
View an instant demonstration of Transitions photochromic technology. See how lenses darken and fade back to clear to provide continual visual comfort and protection. Demonstrations brought to you by Transitions.
Photochromic Demonstrations:
View an instant demonstration of Transitions photochromic technology. See how lenses darken and fade back to clear to provide continual visual comfort and protection. Demonstrations brought to you by Transitions.
Interactive Demonstration of Transitions lenses
Interactive Demonstration of Transitions lenses in different environments
Interactive Demonstration of Transitions lenses in different environments
My son can't see during his soccer game, but he's too young for contacts. What can we do?
At I Care Doctor, we offer Sport Goggles that will allow your son to play safely with perfect vision!
How long is it okay to wear my contacts? Can I wear them overnight?
Daily wear contacts must be removed and cleaned each night. To prevent drying out your lenses, avoid sleeping in them. If you have extended wear lenses, they can be worn overnight, usually for seven days consecutively without removal. To be sure, check with your doctor to verify exactly what type of contacts you have.
Do I need both contacts and glasses?
Having both glasses and contact lenses allows you to have perfect vision and be flexible. Glasses give your eyes a rest from contact lenses and are very important as a backup in case something happens to your normal method of eye correction. So, yes. Having both glasses and contacts is the safest bet.
What is the difference between normal eye aging and
an actual vision problem?
It is normal for our vision to change as we get older, just like the rest of the body. Almost all vision changes as a result of aging can be corrected with eyeglasses, contacts, or surgery. However, it is important to recognize when these changes are abnormal. The most common changes to vision as a result of aging are
If you experience any sudden changes such as these listed below, contact your eye care
professional as soon as possible
Still unsure? The best way to ensure proper eye health as you age is to regularly schedule eye-exams and question your eye care professional about any changes.
- increased sensitivity to glare
- the need of more lighting
- more time required to adjust to darkness/bright light
- difficultly in judging depth perception
- decreased ability to focus
- and decreased color sensitivity.
If you experience any sudden changes such as these listed below, contact your eye care
professional as soon as possible
- hazy or blurred vision
- pain in or around the eyes
- seeing "floaters"
- seeing a "curtain coming down" over one eye
- sensing a "cup filling up with ink" in one eye
- changes in the iris color
- itching burning or heavy discharge in the eye
Still unsure? The best way to ensure proper eye health as you age is to regularly schedule eye-exams and question your eye care professional about any changes.
How long is it okay to look at a computer screen?
Spending hours at a time staring at a computer screen is not healthy for anyone, in fact, it can lead to Computer Vision Syndrome. Here are few ways to lessen the strain on your eyes while looking at the screen.
- Use proper lighting-- your ambient lighting should be about half a bright as that typically found in most offices
- Minimize glare
- Upgrade your display-- larger font, LCD display