What people ask first

It is when the tear film that covers your eye is short of oil, water or both, or doesn't hold together. It can make eyes feel gritty, burning, tired or watery.

For most people it is a comfort problem. It can sometimes point to something else, so we examine your eyes instead of guessing.

A visit about dry eye is usually billed to your medical insurance, and a routine exam to a vision plan. Coverage varies, so we check your benefits before you come.

When we look at an eye health problem, that part of the visit is medical care, so it goes to your medical insurance. The routine part goes to your vision plan. We explain the split before you pay.

Not always. We look at your lenses and how you wear them. Sometimes a different lens or schedule is part of the plan.

Yes. Your prescription is yours. We give you a copy after your exam and fitting, and you can fill it anywhere.

Your glasses, your contact lenses and cases, the drops and medicines you use, and your insurance cards.

It depends on what you need and what your plan covers. We give you a written estimate before you pay for anything yourself. The fees page explains how.

Sudden vision loss, flashes of light, a curtain over your vision, a chemical splash or an eye injury needs care now. Call us right away or go to an emergency room, and call 911 if you can't reach us.