How much is an eye exam?

A comprehensive eye exam is $139 and includes retinal imaging and OCT. A contact lens fitting is $79. Emergency exams are $120. Foreign body removal is $110 in addition to the emergency exam for a total of $230.

What are your business hours?

Our business hours are Mon–Tue 9am–6pm, Wed–Thu 11am–8pm, Fri 9am–5pm, and we are closed on Saturday and Sunday.

What insurances do you accept?

We accept VSP, EyeMed, or private pay only.

How long is my eyeglass prescription valid?

Your eyeglass prescription is valid for 1 year.

How long does an eye exam take?

Most comprehensive eye exams take 10–20 minutes. Contact lens fittings typically take an additional 5–10 minutes.

Yes, we provide pediatric eye exams starting at 4 years old and up.

When should I get an eye exam?

You should get an eye exam every year.

Hyperopia means near vision is blurrier than distance vision, caused by an eyeball that is too short.

Myopia means distance vision is blurrier than near vision, caused by an eyeball that is too long.

Floaters are particles moving inside the vitreous gel, appearing as black or gray spots or wiggly lines that move when the eye moves. Treatment may include VitreousHealth vitamins.

What should I do if I see sudden flashes or a big increase in floaters?

This may indicate a retinal tear or detachment. Seek same-day emergency evaluation.

What should I do if I wake up with a red, painful eye?

A red, painful eye may be due to infection, inflammation, or high eye pressure. Call our office immediately for an urgent evaluation.

My vision suddenly became blurry. What should I do?

A sudden change in vision can be serious. Schedule an urgent eye exam right away.

Why should I use blue light protection?

Blue light protection reduces digital eye strain and risks of macular degeneration. It must be used when looking at any screen.

Myopia Control

Jun 24

Written By Eric Verret

Kids and teenagers are more myopic (nearsighted) than ever.
Escondido Eyecare offers many solutions to slow down myopia (nearsightedness) progression.
See our webpage entitled Slowing Down Myopia Progression.

Eric Verret

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