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Same or next day availability is obtainable with many of our optometrists. Our extensive network of optical doctors allows patients from all over to find a local optometrist with convenient availability. Most users can make an appointment within 24 hours of their initial search.
Our featured providers accept all commonly used health insurances.
You can easily confirm appointments online directly through our website. Discover a practitioner who is local to you. Make sure the provider you are interested in can offer you clinic hours that fit your schedule. Then choose the clinician who fits all your medical requirements and read reviews so you can go in-person feeling confident about your healthcare decisions.
Most ophthalmologists offer patients clinic hour Monday-Friday which extend into the evening to make medical care obtainable for those who have typical work schedules. However, there are not many specialty offices that provide weekend availability. If you need an in-person or telemedicine evaluation on the weekend, you can search for availability here and book as soon as you find a provider with your preferred office hours.
Optical issues should usually be addressed in person with a variety of tests. Some providers offer virtual consultations but most times the patients end up coming in to see a provider in-person. If you do make a virtual appointment, it will most likely be covered by your insurance if the practitioner conducting the visit in-network with your carrier.
There are many conditions of the optics that we become more susceptible to as we age, are caused by secondary conditions due to chronic disease, or congenital.
It is recommended to seek immediate medical attention if you have a foreign object stuck in an orbital, you have experienced a chemical spill, or you believe you have scratched your cornea. The warning signs are swelling, redness, pain, or even more severely you could be experiencing:
As we age, our ocular health begins to deteriorate. Preventative medicine is imperative to keep your sight at its best. There are many conditions, including aging, which could aid in the development of ocular disease. Routine check-ups by your local doctor and the knowledge to receive immediate care if you are suffering from blurred vision or pain behind the orbitals is so important. See your specialist for routine care if you fall into one of the following categories.
Excessive watering is a sign of dry eye. This is because when you start to experience dryness your brain sends signals to make more tears. There are many lifestyle factors that can contribute to this dryness. It can be caused by watching TV or focusing on a computer screen. When we focus, we tend to blink less and the air causes dryness. It can also happen if we are around fans, some sort of air source, or if you have recently turned your heat on in your home due to colder temperatures. There are sever OTC drops or home remedies that can be used to help the dry/watery situation.