TOP QUESTIONS WE HEAR FROM PATIENTS
OPTOMETRIST (ODs)?
Primary healthcare pracitioners qualified to diagnose, manage and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. They examine eyes and the visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses and provide treatment. They may prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.
OPTHALMOLOGISTS (MDs)?
Trained eye surgeons and physicians specializing in medical and surgical treatment of vision disorders and diseases.
DISPENSING OPTICIANS (DOs)?
Trained to fill prescriptions by our optometrist for corrective eye-wear. Opticians, unlike optometrists and opthalmologists, do not perform comprehensive eye exams.
WHY ARE EXAMS IMPORTANT?
Exams play an important part of maintaining your overall health and well-being. Your Optometrist not only checks your vision to see if you need glasses; he also checks for eye diseases and other conditions that may not be exhibiting obvious symptoms. Catching these problems early greatly increase your chance of being able to manage or eliminate them. The eyes can also often show early indications of other diseases like diabetes, High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol, giving you the opportunity to avert problems before they start.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I GET MY EYES EXAMINED?
It is recommended, even if you are not experiencing vision problems, to get a complete eye exam at least once a year. Your Optometrist may recommend more frequent exams if you display any risk factors that may affect your vision.
WHAT TYPES OF INSURANCES DO YOU ACCEPT?
The following is a partial listing of insurance plans that we accept. If your insurance provider does not appear below, please contact our office at (805) 922-1993 to find out if we accept your plan.
*Aetna
*Anthem
*Cigna
*Eye Med
*Medicare
*Blue Shield
*Care Credit
*MES
*CenCal
*VSP
WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED PRIOR TO MY APPOINTMENT?
You can refer to our forms Page to get an idea of the kind of information we like to know prior to your first visit. Your responses will help us to better address your vision needs. We also request that you bring your insurance cards at the time of your visit. If you have an HMO you will need to get prior authorization before making your appointment. You can also request an appointment with us through our Facebook Page at:
www.facebook.com/Dr.Michael.Young.OD.
HOW LONG DOES AN EXAM TAKE?
The examination lasts approximately 30 minutes.