Medical Eye Exams
At Avon Vision Associates, our doctors are well trained to detect ocular diseases in the earlier stages. Dr. Brittany Jones completed her residency in ocular disease and Dr. Raymond Guimond worked alongside many ocular disease specialists during his training. Both doctors have a special interest in treating and managing ocular diseases.
What is a Medical Eye Exam?
A medical eye exam includes evaluating anything that is outside of the realm of a 'routine eye exam'. Some examples include high risk medication monitoring (plaquenil, tamoxifen, etc), diabetic ocular evaluations, treating and managing glaucoma, detecting and monitoring of retinal issues (maculopathies, retinal thinning, various retinopathies, etc), diagnosing neurological conditions (Horner's syndrome, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, pituitary adenomas, optic neuropathies, cranial nerve palsies), dry eye management, ocular infections, ocular injuries, cataracts, ocular and periocular neoplasms, and systemic vascular conditions (hypertension, high cholesterol).
How does a medical eye exam differ from a routine eye exam?
In some cases, a routine eye exam may lead to medical findings. Each case is evaluated/monitored different. Some evaluations will require additional testing to establish baselines or to provide comparative data to assess future risk. Your doctor will go over the appropriate management, treatment (if applicable), and follow-up with you at your appointment.
I don't have a vision plan, will my medical insurance cover a medical eye exam?
Yes. As a rule, vision plans (VSP, Eyemed, etc) do not provide any care outside of a routine eye exam. Therefore, any testing or follow-ups to a medical issue would be billed through your medical insurance (BCBS, Medicare, etc.).
I am having symptoms and don't want to wait for my regular eye appointment, can I come in sooner?
Yes. We encourage you to be proactive with your eye health. If there is an issue that concerns you (whether its eye pain, flashes of light, new floaters, irritation, discharge, red eyes, etc.), please call our office to make an appointment sooner.
My vision is good and I have never had to wear glasses, why should I get my eyes checked?
The importance of a comprehensive eye exam goes beyond having clear vision. Good vision does not always mean the eyes are healthy and it is important to monitor for early detection of ocular diseases. Many diseases can have mild or no symptoms in the earlier stages. A dilated eye exam can tell a lot about your systemic health and can also help the clinician assess if there is risk for ocular conditions now or even later in life.
What is a Medical Eye Exam?
A medical eye exam includes evaluating anything that is outside of the realm of a 'routine eye exam'. Some examples include high risk medication monitoring (plaquenil, tamoxifen, etc), diabetic ocular evaluations, treating and managing glaucoma, detecting and monitoring of retinal issues (maculopathies, retinal thinning, various retinopathies, etc), diagnosing neurological conditions (Horner's syndrome, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, pituitary adenomas, optic neuropathies, cranial nerve palsies), dry eye management, ocular infections, ocular injuries, cataracts, ocular and periocular neoplasms, and systemic vascular conditions (hypertension, high cholesterol).
How does a medical eye exam differ from a routine eye exam?
In some cases, a routine eye exam may lead to medical findings. Each case is evaluated/monitored different. Some evaluations will require additional testing to establish baselines or to provide comparative data to assess future risk. Your doctor will go over the appropriate management, treatment (if applicable), and follow-up with you at your appointment.
I don't have a vision plan, will my medical insurance cover a medical eye exam?
Yes. As a rule, vision plans (VSP, Eyemed, etc) do not provide any care outside of a routine eye exam. Therefore, any testing or follow-ups to a medical issue would be billed through your medical insurance (BCBS, Medicare, etc.).
I am having symptoms and don't want to wait for my regular eye appointment, can I come in sooner?
Yes. We encourage you to be proactive with your eye health. If there is an issue that concerns you (whether its eye pain, flashes of light, new floaters, irritation, discharge, red eyes, etc.), please call our office to make an appointment sooner.
My vision is good and I have never had to wear glasses, why should I get my eyes checked?
The importance of a comprehensive eye exam goes beyond having clear vision. Good vision does not always mean the eyes are healthy and it is important to monitor for early detection of ocular diseases. Many diseases can have mild or no symptoms in the earlier stages. A dilated eye exam can tell a lot about your systemic health and can also help the clinician assess if there is risk for ocular conditions now or even later in life.