Eye exams
Eye exams for every age, at every office
A full exam takes about an hour. The doctor checks how you see and how your eyes are doing, and explains what the findings mean for you.
We start with a few questions and a look at your current glasses
The doctor checks how you see and how healthy your eyes are
You leave with a copy of your prescription
At the exam
What happens at an eye exam
The steps are the same in Wauwatosa, West Allis, Waukesha and Racine.
Your questions and your glasses
An optical assistant asks what has changed and measures the glasses you wear now.
How you see
The doctor checks each eye with and without lenses and finds the prescription that suits you.
How your eyes are doing
The doctor looks at the front and back of each eye, and checks the pressure and the field of vision.
What we found
You hear the findings in plain words, with a date to come back or a referral if you need one.
How often
How often to have an eye exam
The doctor sets a schedule that fits you. These are the usual starting points.
Children and teenagers
Before school starts, and then as the doctor advises. Sooner if a teacher or parent notices squinting.
Adults
About every one to two years, or as often as the doctor advises.
Adults 60 and older
Every year, or as the doctor advises, because some eye diseases are more common with age.
If you have diabetes or a family history
As the doctor advises, which is often every year.
Questions about exams
Is a routine exam billed to my vision plan?
Usually, yes. If the doctor looks into an eye problem during the visit, that part is billed to medical insurance. We tell you which is which before you pay.
Do children have the same exam?
School-age children have a full exam with a parent beside them. The doctor explains each step in plain words.
Do you dilate my eyes?
Sometimes. The doctor tells you why, and how long it lasts. Bring sunglasses in case.
Ready to book a visit?
Choose the office that suits your week. Send us your name and number, or call, and we will find a time.