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The complete eye exam usually takes anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes. Please allow additional time for dilation (it will take 15 to 30 minutes to dilate). The doctor will request that you be dilated if he feels it is necessary. If you are being fit or refit for contact lenses, you may need to allow for additional time, and depending upon the complexity of the fit, the doctor may ask you to return for another visit. If you will be selecting new eyeglass frames, you may want to allow for a little additional time. Please allow sufficient time for your visit and help us make this a more valuable experience for you

Bookcliff Vision Center

San Juan Eye Center

Before your appointment, print and complete the Patient Forms and bring them with you to the exam. It is best to arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to be sure all your paperwork and insurance information are complete. We recommend that you review your insurance and be familiar with your benefits.

There are two types of insurance: Vision plans pay for routine eye exams, sometimes part of a contact lens fitting fee, and usually a portion of materials (glasses or contact lenses). Medical plans and Medicare (your regular health insurance) pay for non-routine exams such as for diabetics, cataracts, dry eye, infection, glaucoma, but do not pay for refractions.

If you wear contact lenses, please wear them to the appointment and bring your contact lens boxes or information that will help the doctor identify the specific lenses you are wearing. There is usually an additional fee for evaluating contact lenses. There is a charge for initial contact lens fittings or refits. Bring your glasses with you.

The doctor may dilate your eyes at this visit. Dilation drops are used to allow the doctor a better view into your eye to look for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and other disease. Dilation can last for several hours. The side effects are light sensitivity (we will provide you with temporary sunglasses if you do not have any) and mild to moderate blurring of vision. Driving after dilation is usually not an issue, but if you have concerns about this it may be best to bring a designated driver with you. In people under the age of 45, dilation will make it very difficult to focus up close unless you are near-sighted.