Please note that West Texas Eye Associates specializes in medical eye care and does not provide routine eye exams for eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions, nor do we accept vision insurance. However, we accept medical insurance for comprehensive eye health evaluations and treatments.
What To Know
Before Your Eye Exam
From completing your patient forms to understanding what happens during your exam, there are a few things to know before your eye care appointment. Our team is here to make your experience as smooth and convenient as possible, so you can focus on what matters most: your vision and eye health.
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What To Do Before Your Eye Exam
Before your visit, you may receive a text message or email to confirm your appointment. Please review your scheduled date, time, and location, and contact our team if you need to make any changes.
Complete Your Patient Forms
West Texas Eye offers convenient Mobile Pre-Check, allowing you to confirm your appointment and complete registration paperwork before arriving at our office.
If you receive a text message or email with a registration link, simply follow the instructions to complete your information using your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
Completing your patient forms will help make your check-in quicker and easier.
Checking In for Your Appointment
When you arrive at West Texas Eye, our team can help you complete the check-in process at the Kiosk.
If you’ve completed Mobile Pre-Check, much of your registration information may already be available, helping reduce the amount of paperwork needed when you arrive.
Our staff may confirm your insurance information, review your medical history, and ask about the reason for your visit.
If you need help completing your forms or have questions about your appointment, our team will be happy to assist you at the front desk.
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Vision Testing
Measures how clearly you see at different distances.
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Eye Pressure Testing
Checking the pressure inside your eyes is important when evaluating for glaucoma.
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Pupil Evaluation
Evaluates how your pupils respond to light.
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Eye Health Exam
Looks at structures within the eye for signs of disease or other concerns.
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Eye Movement and Alignment:
Examines how well your eyes move and work together.
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Additional Diagnostic Testing
Specialized imaging or measurements based on your symptoms or the type of appointment.
Dilation
Will My Eyes Be Dilated During My Appointment?
Not every eye care appointment requires dilation. Whether your eyes need to be dilated depends on your medical history, symptoms, and the type of examination you’re receiving. Dilation may be recommended for patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of glaucoma, previous retinal conditions, or unexplained vision changes. Modern diagnostic technologies, such as digital retinal imaging and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), can provide detailed views of certain eye structures without dilation, although they cannot always replace a dilated eye exam.
If dilation is necessary, special eye drops will temporarily widen your pupils so your doctor can examine the retina, macula, and optic nerve more thoroughly. You may experience blurry near vision and increased sensitivity to light for several hours afterward. We recommend bringing sunglasses and considering transportation arrangements if you’re concerned about driving after your appointment.
Not every eye care appointment requires dilation. Whether your eyes need to be dilated depends on your medical history, symptoms, and the type of examination you’re receiving. Dilation may be recommended for patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of glaucoma, previous retinal conditions, or unexplained vision changes. Modern diagnostic technologies, such as digital retinal imaging and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), can provide detailed views of certain eye structures without dilation, although they cannot always replace a dilated eye exam.
If dilation is necessary, special eye drops will temporarily widen your pupils so your doctor can examine the retina, macula, and optic nerve more thoroughly. You may experience blurry near vision and increased sensitivity to light for several hours afterward. We recommend bringing sunglasses and considering transportation arrangements if you’re concerned about driving after your appointment.
Eye Exam Time Preparation
The length of your appointment depends on the type of evaluation you’re receiving and whether additional testing is necessary. However, most patient visits are between one and two hours. If you have questions about your visit, need help with registration, or would like to schedule an appointment, our team at West Texas Eye Associates is happy to help.