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Preparing for Your Visit
Your experience at your next visit is important to us. We want to make sure we can answer any questions you may have and provide resources to give you confidence in your treatment. Find out how to best prepare for your appointment with our retinal specialists.
About your Appointment
If you are a new patient, please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to help ensure your records have the important information we need. Your initial appointment will last between 1 and 4 hours as we often conduct many tests during your visit. This will help us determine the health of your eye and provide treatment options. Your medical evaluation will begin with an ophthalmic technician who will talk with you in order to get a more detailed medical and ocular history. You will be questioned regarding your visual symptoms and the treatments you have received. The technician will then place drops in your eyes to dilate (widen) your pupils. Dilation is necessary for a complete examination of the retina. Your pupils will require up to 30 minutes to dilate. Since your pupils may remain dilated for a full day after your visit, we recommend that you bring sunglasses to reduce your sensitivity to light.
Your ability to read will be temporarily decreased. We also recommend you have someone else drive you home. After your pupils are dilated, one of our doctors will meet with you to examine your eyes. To evaluate the retina and vitreous, the doctor will use highly sophisticated instruments. Depending on your medical condition, other specific tests may be performed. If treatment of your eye problem is indicated, you and your RCA doctor will decide the most appropriate course of action. Some types of treatment can be performed in our office and others require an operation in a surgery center.
What to Bring
In order to ensure your appointment runs smoothly, please intend to bring
Patient Forms
When you arrive, you will be greeted by our medical receptionist who will kindly ask you to complete the patient forms packet. You can save time in the office by printing and completing these forms before your appointment.
Accepted Insurances
Not sure if your insurance is accepted by our retinal specialists? Check our Accepted Insurances list to see if your insurance is in our network. If you don’t see your insurance, we encourage you to call our team to confirm.
Questions?
Our team is happy to help. If have any questions leading up to your
appointment, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.
(602) 222-2221
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