Our Practice in Concord

Optometrists can help with common eye problems like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. Our optometrists offer myopia control management to help control nearsightedness. Common medical conditions treated by optometrists are glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and dry eyes.

Yes, our optometrists can diagnose and treat many eye emergencies, such as infections or injuries. If you have an urgent eye issue, please contact our office as soon as possible.

Yes, we provide eye exams for children ages 5 years and up to assess their visual development and address any potential issues early.

Yes, scheduling an eye exam appointment is recommended so that you can receive timely and personalized care.

Our team highly recommends having an eye exam 1 to 2 years. Most insurances allow for an eye exam every year. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, your prescription may change over time, even within a year. Regular eye exams can also help detect eye conditions and diseases in their early stages or monitor existing eye conditions and diseases.

A comprehensive eye exam usually takes about 20–40 minutes, but this can vary based on the complexity of your eye health and vision needs.

Please bring your current eyeglasses or contact lens prescription. Before your appointment, we ask that you complete the patient intake form. This allows us to prepare for your appointment in advance so our doctors can focus on your specific needs while you are in the office.

Common signs include:

• Blurred vision
• Eye pain or discomfort
• Redness
• Dryness
• Excessive tearing
• Headaches
• Sudden vision changes

If you experience flashes of light, call our office immediately.

Signs may include:

• Frequent eye rubbing
• Squinting
• Holding objects very close
• Difficulty reading the whiteboard at school
• Complaining of headaches or eye discomfort

Signs of an eye infection may include:

• Redness
• Itching
• Discharge
• Pain
• Vision changes

If you suspect an eye infection, contact our office, and we will schedule you with our experienced team.

Yes, we offer a wide selection of frames and contact lenses. Our team will help advise you on what frames and lens options are best for your specific lifestyle and needs. We can also help you with fittings and adjustments.

Whether or not you should wear blue light glasses depends on your specific needs and lifestyle. Blue light glasses are designed to filter or block a portion of the blue light emitted from digital screens, smartphones, and other electronic devices.

It’s important to note that the effectiveness of blue light glasses can vary depending on the quality of the lenses and the specific wavelengths of blue light they filter. We can offer you lens options to protect your eyes from harmful blue light.

Yes, there are contact lenses designed for astigmatism (toric lenses) and presbyopia (multifocal or bifocal lenses). Our team can recommend the best option for your needs.

Myopia control refers to various methods and treatments for slowing the progression of myopia, also known as nearsightedness.

Myopia typically develops during childhood and can worsen over time, potentially leading to high levels of myopia, which are associated with an increased risk of eye conditions such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.

Common methods for myopia control include orthokeratology (ortho-k) and atropine eye drops, multifocal contact lenses and glasses, increased outdoor time, and lifestyle modifications like reducing prolonged near-work activities.

• Orthokeratology (ortho-k): This involves wearing specially designed rigid contact lenses overnight that reshape the cornea. These lenses are removed in the morning, allowing the person to see clearly without glasses or contact lenses throughout the day.
• Atropine eye drops: Low-dose atropine eye drops are sometimes prescribed to children to slow the progression of myopia. They work by relaxing the eye’s focusing mechanism, which can help reduce the growth of the eyeball.

Our myopia control clinic offers these methods. Our team can recommend the most suitable myopia control method based on your needs and circumstances.

To get started with myopia control, call our office to schedule an appointment with your optometrist. They will evaluate your eye health and provide personalized advice on myopia control, as each person’s situation is unique, and treatment plans should be tailored accordingly.

Most patients who have a medical plan through their employer have a medical and vision plan. They are separate. You would use your vision insurance for routine eye exams, eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Your medical insurance would be used for non-routine visits, such as eye infections and eye injuries, and appointments for ocular conditions and diseases, such as glaucoma and macular degeneration appointments.

Our office is in-network with VSP, EyeMed, and Blue View Vision and other insurance providers.

Unfortunately, there is no single system to use to find out what vision insurance you have. The best way to find out what vision plan you have is to review your benefits packet from your employer or ask your HR department at work.

Every plan is different. Our opticians can help you understand what benefits you have for eyeglasses and contacts. At the end of your eye exam, we set aside time for our team to review your coverage with you.

Yes. If you have traditional Medicare insurance, you can use it for your annual exam. However, traditional Medicare only covers the medical evaluation of the exam with the doctor. It does not cover the refraction (prescription check), which would be an out-of-pocket cost.

Medicare Advantage plans differ from traditional Medicare insurance and supplemental plans. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover the refraction but have a copay for the visit.

Our office accepts traditional Medicare insurance and most Medicare Advantage PPO plans.

We accept privately paid patients. To help out those without insurance, we offer discounted package pricing for eyeglasses.

Yes! Many do not know they can use their HSA or FSA for optical needs. Your HSA or FSA can cover a wide range of optical needs, including:

• Eye exams and copays
• Glasses and contact lenses
• Non-prescription sunglasses
• Eye drops and solutions
• Dry eye treatments (e.g., IPL)
• Myopia control for kids

Take advantage of these accounts to save on taxes while caring for your vision. Need help? Our team is here to guide you!

We accept various payment methods, including cash, credit/debit cards, Care Credit, and insurance.