Patient Information
Thank you for selecting Eye Doctors of Lancaster for your eye health care needs.
Patient Information
We welcome you to our office and want to make your appointment efficient, productive, and comfortable for you. When arriving for your appointment please check in with our front desk staff and please be prepared to show your insurance cards and list of medications. Our front desk staff will need all your demographic information as well as your email address. It is important that during each visit you update our staff with any demographic changes as well as any medical changes in your healthcare.
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At Eye Doctors of Lancaster, we work as a team; therefore, it is common that your care will be shared among our various eye care experts to make your encounter with us exceptional. Each or our providers is extremely skilled with Best-in-Class training and experience to deliver state-of-the-art care to you.
Our Professionals
The following is a review of the various types of professionals who may assist you at our office.
Ophthalmologist
An ophthalmologist is a Medical Doctor for the eyes. The doctor specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists differ from optometrists and opticians in their levels of training and the types of treatment they can provide. As a medical doctor who has completed an undergraduate degree and at least eight years of additional medical training, an ophthalmologist is licensed to practice medicine and surgery. An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats all eye diseases and performs eye surgery.
Optometrist
An optometrist is a healthcare professional who provides primary eye care ranging from vision testing and correction to diagnosis and medical management of eye diseases. An optometrist is not a medical doctor, but rather receives a doctor of optometry (OD) degree after completing four years of optometry school, preceded by three or more years of college. They are licensed to practice optometry, which primarily involves performing eye exams and vision tests, prescribing and dispensing corrective lenses, diagnosing eye disease, and prescribing medications for specific eye diseases.
Opticians
Opticians are technicians trained to design, verify and fit eyeglass lenses and frames, contact lenses, and other devices to correct eyesight. They use prescriptions supplied by ophthalmologists and optometrists, but do not test vision or write prescriptions for visual correction. Opticians are not permitted to diagnose or treat eye diseases.
What to Expect During a Visit
When you arrive in our facility after checking-in at our reception desk, a trained ophthalmic tech will begin your examination. They will review your medical history as well as your medications. They will measure the visual acuity in each eye. If you desire new glasses for any reason, please share this wish with the technician at the start of your appointment so that a refraction can be performed. The technician may place drops in your eyes, check your eye pressure, and possibly use additional drops to dilate your pupils if necessary to fully address your specific concerns and/or eye conditions. After the tech has completed this part of the examination, they will escort you to a waiting room, then a doctor will take over the examination. The doctor will be accompanied by an in-room technician. The in-room technician will assist the doctor to chart your medical record, perform any further testing necessary, and help educate you about treatment your doctor prescribes. At the end of the visit, the technician will escort you back to the reception desk to schedule a follow up appointment if necessary. If your eyes have been dilated, these effects commonly last 4-6 hours. You may feel more comfortable wearing dark glasses during this time. It is also best to have a trusted friend or family member take responsibility for driving/transportation after your appointment if your eyes have been dilated. As you check out and schedule a follow up appointment, your copay and any other out-of-pocket expenses will be collected. If you had a refraction, the $30 cost of the refraction will be collected at this time. For your convenience we accept cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.
We participate with most major medical insurance plans in the area. We do not participate with vision plans since our primary mission is to care for our patients' eye disease, and this care principally applies to medical insurance.
We pride ourselves in the quality of our patient education, and we're happy to answer all questions about your care with us. Please don’t hesitate to ask any of our staff if something is unclear to you or your family.
Again thank you for selecting Eye Doctors of Lancaster to care for your eyes. Our focus is on you.
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Maps and Directions
Our main office is located at 485 Royer Drive Suite 103 Lancaster, PA 17601. The office has been designed to provide our patients with comfortable and private surroundings and has been featured in Review of Ophthalmology, a professional publication for eye doctors.
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