✨ What to Expect at Your Eye Appointment
We want your visit to be smooth, comfortable, and stress-free. Here’s a step-by-step overview of what happens during your appointment.
📲 Step 1: Fill Out Your Forms Online
From your phone, tablet, or computer, please complete your forms before your appointment.
👉 Click here to fill out our forms.
🏥 Step 2: Check In at the Front Desk
Our receptionist will welcome you, verify your information, and (if you have insurance) obtain authorization so your file is ready for the doctor.
🪪 Insurances We Accept
- ✅ VSP
- ✅ EyeMed
- ✅ Community Health Group
- ✅ Medi-Cal
🔍 Step 3: Pre-Testing
Our pretester will call you from the reception area and guide you to the pretest room. These tests are quick, comfortable, and provide valuable information for your exam.
👁️ Autorefractor
Measures the curvature of the front part of your eye to help determine if you are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism. This is also needed for contact lens evaluations.
⚡ Tonometry
Measures the pressure inside your eyes. High eye pressure can be a risk factor for glaucoma.
🧠 Visual Field Test
Checks your peripheral (side) vision. Changes in peripheral vision can be a sign of glaucoma or other conditions.
📸 Retinal Scan
Takes a photograph of your retina (the back of the eye). Many serious eye diseases begin in the retina, so this scan is essential for early detection and prevention.
🩺 Step 4: Your Exam with Dr. Verret
After pretesting, you’ll be guided to the exam room where you will meet Dr. Verret.
🔎 Phoropter
This device helps determine your prescription. The doctor will change lenses and ask which looks clearest.
🔬 Biomicroscope
Allows the doctor to examine the front part of your eyes under magnification and check for issues such as cataracts or UV damage.
📋 Step 5: Review of Results & Recommendations
This is the most important part of the exam. Dr. Verret will review your test results and discuss the best plan for your vision and eye health.
Recommendations may include:
- 👓 Glasses
- 🕶️ Sunglasses
- 👁️ Contact lenses
- 💊 Eye vitamins
- 💧 Eye drops
Dr. Verret will explain why these items are recommended and will take time to answer all your questions.
🛍️ Step 6: Visit the Dispensary (Frames & Lenses)
After your exam, the doctor will escort you to the dispensary and introduce you to an optician. The optician will help you choose the perfect eyewear.
🖼️ Selecting Frames
Choose from our wide selection of stylish frames. The optician will guide you based on what the doctor prescribed.
✨ Selecting Lenses
The optician will review your prescription and explain how the recommended lenses can improve your comfort and vision.
📏 Frame Fitting & Measurements
We ensure your frame fits perfectly and take precise measurements for the best vision possible.
✅ Step 7: Checking Out
The optician will let you know how long it will take for your glasses, sunglasses, or contact lenses to arrive.
📩 We will text you as soon as your order arrives at our office.
🕶️ In many cases, you may leave the same day with non-prescription sunglasses.