Eye exams, with a doctor of optometry
A thorough exam,
explained as we go.
Forty-five unhurried minutes with an optometrist. We check how clearly you see, how your eyes work together and how healthy they are, then tell you what we found in plain words.
45 minutes
Self-pay $135
Kids from age 3
Rx sample: OD −1.25, OS −1.50
What happens in 45 minutes.
Nothing happens without an explanation first. If we recommend dilating drops, we’ll tell you why and how long they last.
0-5 min
History & how you use your eyes
Screens, driving at night, reading, sports, headaches, family eye history and any medications. It shapes the prescription we write.
5-15 min
Vision & refraction
Letter charts and the phoropter, the “which is clearer, one or two?” part, to find your most comfortable prescription for distance and near.
15-25 min
Eye teaming & focusing
How your eyes move and work together, how well they focus up close, color vision and depth perception when needed.
25-35 min
Eye pressure & front of the eye
A quick pressure check and a slit lamp look at your eyelids, cornea and lens to screen for conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts.
35-40 min
Retina & optic nerve
Retinal imaging or dilating drops so your doctor can see the back of the eye. Images are saved so we can compare them year to year.
40-45 min
Your results, in plain words
What we found, your prescription, whether anything needs watching or a referral, and when to come back. Then, if you like, the frame wall.
Four exams. Prices before insurance.
Built for kids, not shrunk from adults.
School screenings check whether a child can read letters across the room. A full exam also checks focusing up close, eye teaming and eye health, the things that affect reading and learning.
Picture charts and games for children who don’t read yet
A parent or caregiver in the room the whole time
Kids’ frames with spring hinges and a one-year breakage promise
First exam suggested between ages 3 and 5, sooner if you notice squinting
30 min, $95
Gritty, burning or watery eyes?
Dry eye is common with long screen days, contact lens wear and indoor heating. Dr. Ortega looks at your tear film and eyelids, then builds a routine that may make your eyes more comfortable.
Tear film and eyelid assessment
Guidance on artificial tears, warm compresses and lid hygiene
Contact lens and screen habits review
Follow-up in 6-8 weeks to see what’s helping
40 min, $120
Nearsighted kids: options, explained.
Nearsightedness often increases through childhood. Specialty soft contact lenses, myopia-management spectacle lenses and low-dose atropine eye drops may slow that progression for some children. None of them stops myopia completely, and results vary.
A baseline exam with eye-length and prescription tracking
A plain comparison of options, costs and follow-up visits
Check-ins every 6 months to see how it’s going
Dr. Hana Sato leads our myopia management program. Your doctor will explain whether any option is appropriate for your child.
Five things for a smooth visit.
Your current glasses and contact lens box
Vision insurance card and photo ID
A list of medications and eye drops
Sunglasses, in case we dilate
Questions, we like them
Ready when your eyes are.
Most exams can be booked within the week, including Saturdays. We’ll confirm your time by text.