Eye exams, glasses and contact lenses
Routine exams with our optometrists, with specialists in the same practice if you need more care.
In short: a routine exam checks your prescription and screens for glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic changes, often before you notice symptoms. If you need specialty care, our ophthalmologists are in the same practice.
What happens during an exam
- Vision and prescription check for glasses or contacts
- Eye pressure check for glaucoma
- A look at the retina and optic nerve, often with dilating drops
- Side vision and eye movement checks when needed
How often
Most adults benefit from a yearly exam. People with diabetes need a dilated exam at least once a year.
Vision plan or medical insurance?
Vision plans usually cover routine exams and glasses. Medical problems such as cataracts, glaucoma or diabetic changes are billed to your medical insurance. See how billing works.
What is happening inside your eye
Light passes through the cornea and lens, which focus it onto the retina at the back of the eye. The optic nerve carries the image to your brain. An exam checks each step: how well your eye focuses, the pressure inside it, and the health of the retina and optic nerve.
Explore the eyeHow we treat it
Comprehensive eye exams
Prescription, eye health screening and a dilated look at the back of the eye.
Eyeglass prescriptions
An up-to-date prescription for everyday, reading or computer glasses.
Contact lens fittings
Fittings and prescriptions for soft and other contact lenses.
Specialty care in-house
If we find something, our ophthalmologists can see you without a referral to another clinic.
Common questions
Will my eyes be dilated?
Often. Bring sunglasses and plan for someone to drive you if you are not comfortable driving with dilated eyes.
What should I bring?
Your current glasses or contacts, insurance cards, a photo ID and a list of your medications.
Do you take vision plans?
Call us to confirm your vision plan. Medical eye care is billed to your medical insurance.
How long does an exam take?
Plan extra time if your eyes will be dilated.
Talk to a Lumen doctor
Book online or call, and we will match you with the right doctor and office.