Optometry
Primary eye care: comprehensive exams, prescriptions, and screening for eye disease.
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What does an optometrist do?
Optometrists provide primary eye care: comprehensive eye exams, prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses, evaluation of common eye conditions (dry eye, conjunctivitis, mild infections), and screening for eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. They're trained at the doctoral level (Doctor of Optometry, OD) and are licensed to prescribe most eye medications.
When a condition needs surgery or specialised medical management, the optometrist refers to an ophthalmologist (an MD eye surgeon). The two specialties often work together: the optometrist handles routine care and follow-up, the ophthalmologist handles surgery and complex disease.
Children, adults, and screening for disease
Most children have their first eye exam between six months and one year, then again before kindergarten and roughly every two years through school. Adults without complaints typically get a comprehensive exam every one to two years; people with diabetes, glaucoma history, or other risk factors should follow their provider's schedule, which may be annual.
Vision screenings at a school or primary-care office aren't a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam. Screenings catch obvious problems; a full optometry exam evaluates eye health, pressure, retina, and binocular function in a way a screening doesn't.
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Optometry on ProviderQuoHealth
PRESSLEY WARREN HALES, OD
Pressley Warren Hales, OD, is an optometrist serving the Southern Pines, NC area. Dr. Hales provides comprehensive vision care and eye health services to patients of all ages.
NICOLE PIATT APPLE, OD
Nicole Piatt Apple, OD, is an optometrist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to help you maintain healthy eyesight.
MIDLAND OPTOMETRIC PA
Midland Optometric PA provides optometry services to the Southern Pines, NC community. The practice offers comprehensive eye care and vision services for patients of all ages.
LIANNA BALLENTINE, OD
Lianna Ballentine, OD, is an optometrist serving the Southern Pines, NC area. She provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to her patients.
JOHN DANIEL MILLER, OD
John Daniel Miller, OD, is an optometrist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to help patients maintain healthy eyesight.
JOEY LEE HARRIS, OD
Joey Lee Harris, OD, is an optometrist providing care in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Harris works with patients on their vision health and eye care needs.
JOELLE NICOLE FISHER, OD
Joelle Nicole Fisher, OD, provides optometry services to patients in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Fisher works with patients to address their vision care needs and help maintain healthy eyesight.
ERIC R FOGLEMAN, OD
Eric R Fogleman, OD, provides optometry services to patients in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Fogleman is committed to comprehensive eye care for the community.
DAVID BRENNEN THRONEBURG, OD
David Brennen Throneburg, OD, is an optometrist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to help patients maintain healthy eyesight.
CODY STEVEN HICKS, OD
Cody Steven Hicks, OD, is an optometrist in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
ANDREW LEWIS APPLE, OD
Andrew Lewis Apple, OD, is an optometrist based in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Apple provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
WILLIAM SCOTT ATHANS, OD
William Scott Athans, OD, is an optometrist providing eye care services in Pinehurst, NC. He works with patients on vision correction and comprehensive eye health evaluations.
VALERIE K COX, OD
Valerie K Cox, OD, is an optometrist serving patients in Pinehurst, NC. She provides comprehensive eye care services to help maintain your vision health.
MICHELE PHILBRICK KEEL, OD
Michele Philbrick Keel, OD, is an optometrist practicing in Pinehurst, NC. She provides comprehensive vision care and eye health services to her patients. Dr. Keel is committed to helping individuals achieve clear, healthy vision.
LORANCE KENNEDY BUMGARNER, OD
Lorance Kennedy Bumgarner, OD, is an optometrist in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Dr. Bumgarner provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the local community.
RON CHRISTOPHER FAIRCLOTH, OD
Ron Christopher Faircloth, OD, is an optometrist serving the Raeford, NC area. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to patients of all ages.
RAEFORD EYE CLINIC INC.
Raeford Eye Clinic Inc. provides optometry services to the Raeford, NC community. The clinic focuses on comprehensive eye care and vision services for patients of all ages.
CHARLES THOMAS INMAN, OD
Charles Thomas Inman, OD, is an optometrist providing vision care services in Raeford, NC. He works with patients to address their eye health and visual needs.
CAROLINA EYE ASSOCIATES INC
Carolina Eye Associates Inc provides optometry services to patients in Raeford, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive eye care and vision correction for the local community.
VALERIE ANN COLBORN, OD
Valerie Ann Colborn, OD, is an optometrist providing vision care services in Lillington, NC. She works with patients to address their eye health and visual needs through comprehensive optometric care.
VALERIE A. COLBORN, O.D., P.A.
Valerie A. Colborn, O.D., P.A. is an optometrist practicing in Lillington, NC. She provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
LAURA LYNN SMITH, OD
Laura Lynn Smith, OD, is an optometrist serving the Lillington, NC area. She provides comprehensive eye care services to help patients maintain healthy vision. Dr. Smith is committed to supporting her patients' optical needs.
KARA ELIZABETH FOSTER, OD
Kara Elizabeth Foster, OD, is an optometrist serving patients in Lillington, NC. She provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to help patients maintain healthy eyesight.
JO'ANN TODD, OD
Jo'Ann Todd, OD, is an optometrist serving the Lillington, NC area. She provides comprehensive vision care and eye health services to patients of all ages.
FAMILY EYE CARE OPTOMETRY, P.A.
Family Eye Care Optometry, P.A. provides optometry services to patients in Lillington, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive eye care for the community.
DR ALAN L BYRD & ASSOCIATES OD PA
DR ALAN L BYRD & ASSOCIATES OD PA is an optometry practice located in Lillington, NC. The practice provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
CHARLES V. SIKES JR
Charles V. Sikes Jr. is an optometrist serving the Lillington, NC area. He provides comprehensive eye care services to help patients maintain healthy vision.
NORTH CAROLINA PHYSICIANS EYECARE GROUP, P.C.
North Carolina Physicians Eyecare Group, P.C. provides optometry services in Spring Lake, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive eye care for patients in the local area.
ZACHARY ROBERT ENGLE, OD
Zachary Robert Engle, OD, is an optometrist in Fayetteville, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER HOLLAND, OD
William Christopher Holland, OD, is an optometrist serving patients in Fayetteville, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care services to help maintain vision and eye health.
SUSAN WALSH HENDRIX, OD
Susan Walsh Hendrix, OD, is an optometrist providing comprehensive vision care services in Fayetteville, NC. She works to help patients achieve clear, comfortable sight through thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
STEEDLY OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATES PA
Steedly Optometric Associates PA is an optometry practice located in Fayetteville, NC. The practice provides comprehensive eye care services to the community.
SANDHILLS EYE CARE, OD, PA
Sandhills Eye Care, OD, PA is an optometry practice located in Fayetteville, NC. The practice provides comprehensive eye care services to the local community.
RICHARD SHAFFER DANIEL, OD
Richard Shaffer Daniel, OD, is an optometrist serving the Fayetteville, NC area. He provides comprehensive eye care services to help patients maintain healthy vision.
PAUL EDWARD ARCHAMBAULT, OD
Paul Edward Archambault, OD, is an optometrist serving the Fayetteville, NC area. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to his patients.
NORTHSIDE FAMILY EYE CARE OPTOMETRY, PA
Northside Family Eye Care Optometry, PA provides optometry services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages.
NORTH CAROLINA PHYSICIANS EYECARE GROUP, P.C.
North Carolina Physicians Eyecare Group, P.C. provides optometry services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice is dedicated to comprehensive eye care and vision solutions for patients in the area.
MYEYEDR OPTOMETRY OF NORTH CAROLINA, PLLC
MYEYEDR Optometry of North Carolina, PLLC provides optometry services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive eye care and vision needs for the community.
LAURIE A ARCOLANO-VAUGHAN, OD
Laurie A Arcolano-Vaughan, OD, provides optometry services in Fayetteville, NC. As an optometrist, she offers comprehensive eye care to help patients maintain healthy vision.
LARRY R STEEDLY, od
Larry R Steedly, OD, is an optometrist based in Fayetteville, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
KERRY M REEVES, OD
Kerry M Reeves, OD, is an optometrist providing eye care services in Fayetteville, NC. With expertise in optometry, Reeves offers comprehensive vision evaluations and related eye care support to patients in the area.
KATHLEEN V HOLLAND, OD
Kathleen V Holland, OD, provides optometry services in Fayetteville, NC. She works with patients to address their vision care needs.
JOSEPH MARSHALL BALLARD, OD
Joseph Marshall Ballard, OD, is an optometrist serving patients in Fayetteville, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to help patients maintain healthy eyesight.
JEFFREY KENDRICK MORRISON, OD
Jeffrey Kendrick Morrison, OD, is an optometrist serving the Fayetteville, NC area. Dr. Morrison provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to patients of all ages.
JAMES H SINGLETARY, OD
James H Singletary, OD, provides optometry services in Fayetteville, NC. He works with patients to address their vision care needs and maintain eye health.
JAMES ARTHUR PORTER, OD
James Arthur Porter, OD, is an optometrist practicing in Fayetteville, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care services to his patients in the area.
HAKKAM ALSAIDI
Hakkam Alsaidi is an optometrist serving the Fayetteville, NC area. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to help patients maintain healthy eyesight.
FOCUS VISION OPTOMETRIC CARE, PLLC
FOCUS VISION OPTOMETRIC CARE, PLLC provides optometry services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice is dedicated to comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages.
EYECARECENTER, O.D., P.A.
EYECARECENTER, O.D., P.A. is an optometry practice located in Fayetteville, NC. The practice provides comprehensive eye care services to the local community.
EYECARECENTER OD PA
EYECARECENTER OD PA is an optometry practice located in Fayetteville, NC. The practice provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
EVA S SINGLETARY, OD
Eva S. Singletary, OD, is an optometrist providing care in Fayetteville, NC. She specializes in optometry and works with patients on their vision and eye health needs.
ERIN ELIZABETH DOWNING, OD
Erin Elizabeth Downing, OD, is an optometrist serving the Fayetteville, NC community. She provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to patients of all ages.
DANNY KEITH STAMPS
Danny Keith Stamps is an optometrist serving patients in Fayetteville, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to help patients maintain healthy eyesight.
CHARLES L BALCH, OD
Charles L Balch, OD, is an optometrist serving patients in Fayetteville, NC. He provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to help patients maintain healthy eyesight.
CAPE FEAR OPTOMETRIC CLINIC PA
Cape Fear Optometric Clinic PA provides optometry services in Fayetteville, NC. The clinic offers comprehensive eye care to patients in the area.
BRITTANI CARVER-SCHEMPER, OD
Brittani Carver-Schemper, OD, is an optometrist providing comprehensive eye care services in Fayetteville, NC. She works with patients to address their vision needs and maintain healthy eyes.
BRANDI D CHAVIS, OD
Brandi D Chavis, OD, is an optometrist serving the Fayetteville, NC community. She provides comprehensive eye care and vision services to help patients maintain healthy eyesight.
BETTER VISION OPTOMETRIC CENTER, PA
Better Vision Optometric Center, PA is an optometry practice located in Fayetteville, NC. The practice provides comprehensive eye care services to the local community.
BARBARA JANE CIAMPA, OD
Barbara Jane Ciampa, OD, is an optometrist providing eye care services in Fayetteville, NC. She works with patients to address their vision needs and maintain healthy eyes.
BARBARA J CIAMPA OD PA
Barbara J Ciampa OD, PA provides optometry services in Fayetteville, NC. She is available to help with your vision care needs.
ASHLEY BALLARD, OD
Ashley Ballard, OD, is an optometrist providing eye care services in Fayetteville, NC. She works with patients on vision correction and comprehensive eye health needs.
AMERICAN EYE CARE OPTOMETRIC CENTERS PA
American Eye Care Optometric Centers PA provides optometry services in Fayetteville, NC. The practice offers comprehensive eye care to help patients maintain healthy vision.
ADVANCED OPTOMETRY
Advanced Optometry is an optometry practice located in Fayetteville, NC. The practice provides comprehensive eye care services to patients in the area.
Frequently asked
Vision plan vs. medical insurance — which one pays for my visit?
Routine eye exams (refraction for glasses or contacts) usually run through a vision plan, which often has separate billing from your medical insurance. Visits for an eye complaint or disease (red eye, diabetic eye exam, glaucoma follow-up) typically run through medical insurance. Many practices accept both and can tell you which one applies before the visit.
How is an optometrist different from an ophthalmologist?
An optometrist (OD) provides primary eye care, prescribes corrective lenses, treats common eye conditions, and screens for disease. An ophthalmologist (MD or DO) is a physician and surgeon who handles eye surgery and complex medical eye disease. Many patients see an optometrist for routine care and are referred to an ophthalmologist only when surgery or specialised treatment is needed.
Do I need to bring my old glasses?
Yes, if you have them. Your current prescription and frames give the optometrist a baseline for comparison. Bring contact lenses too if you wear them, along with the boxes or lens packaging so they can confirm brand and prescription details.
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