Exam length
A standard comprehensive exam is 30 to 45 minutes; new-patient and contact-lens fittings extend it to 60 to 90 minutes; pediatric exams typically 45 minutes.
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Rochester, NY · Contact Lens Optometrist
A standard comprehensive exam is 30 to 45 minutes; new-patient and contact-lens fittings extend it to 60 to 90 minutes; pediatric exams typically 45 minutes.
A separately billable visit, even when it follows a routine exam in the same calendar slot. Most fittings cost $60–$150 in fitting fees on top of the comprehensive exam.
Vision plans (VSP / EyeMed / Davis / Spectera) cover routine refraction + frame allowance + lens benefits. Medical plans (Aetna / BCBS / Cigna) cover a doctor visit when the reason is medical (eye pain, sudden change, glaucoma, diabetes follow-up).
Without symptoms or known disease, every two years from 18 to 64, then yearly from 65. Contact-lens wearers should be examined annually because lens fit and corneal health both need a yearly review.
Most practices keep a frame wall in-office and dispense the prescription on the same visit, with a 7- to 14-day lens-grinding turnaround. Premium progressives or specialty coatings push longer.
Optometrists screen for evaporative versus aqueous-deficient dry eye and offer artificial-tear regimens, warm-compress protocols, and in-office gland expression. Severe cases get referred to a cornea specialist.
If you need glasses, contact lenses, or both, use these targeted questions to confirm Cornerstone Eye Associates schedules the right eye exam and contact lens fitting for your goal
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