Ask Questions
When you call to make an appointment:
- Be prepared to describe any vision problems you are having.
- Ask if you will be able to drive yourself home.
- Will the eye examination affect your vision temporarily?
- Ask how much the exam will cost.
- Do any of your health insurance plans cover any of the cost?
- How is payment handled?
Before you go in for your examination
Make a list of the following:
- Signs or symptoms of eye problems you have noticed (flashes of light, difficulty seeing at night, temporary double vision, loss of vision, etc.)
- Eye injuries or eye surgery you have had (approximate dates, hospitals where treated, etc.)
- Prescription and over-the-counter drugs you are taking.
- Questions you have about your vision.
- Your general health condition (allergies, chronic health problems, operations, etc.)
- Family history of eye problems (glaucoma, cataracts, etc.)
Take along the following:
- Your glasses, contact lenses or both.
- Prescription and over-the-counter drugs you are taking.
- Medical or health insurance card or your membership certificate.
During the examination
- Ask questions about anything that seems unclear to you, such as the names and purposes of tests you may undergo.
- Ask if there are any changes since your last exam.
- Ask when it is best to call the doctor with questions.
- Find out when you should return for your next exam.
*Information provided by blindness.org
