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Patient FAQ's

Do I still need an eye examination if my eyeglasses are still working?

Yes. Just because you think you can still see well with your eyeglasses does not mean that your eyes are healthy. Many eye diseases have little or no symptoms and it is very important that you see your eye doctor yearly.

The school nurse said my child was seeing 20/20. Does my child still need an eye examination?

Yes. Schools only do a vision screening, not a full comprehensive eye examination. They check to see how clear your child can see but do not check the health of your child's eyes. Just because a person is seeing 20/20 does not mean they do not have an eye health problem.

My contact lenses seem to be working fine. Why is it necessary for me to have regular check ups with my doctor?

Contact lenses can cause eye health changes that the patient is sometimes unaware of. Your eye doctor wants to make sure your eyes are as healthy as the last time you were examined and to treat any problems while still in the early stages. Since contact lenses rest on the cornea there can be eye health implications to wearing them. Sometimes an eye disease can start on the lens and damage the cornea, while the patient is unaware. Your eye doctor needs to check these things for you.

What does my eye doctor check for during the exam?

A comprehensive eye exam generally includes an internal and external examination of the eye, vision analysis, glaucoma screening, color vision testing and depth perception testing. An eye exam allows the doctor to check for cataracts, glaucoma, high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, diabetes, ocular and cerebral tumors. Optic nerve problems and many other systemic conditions.

What does 20/20 vision or 20/80 vision mean?

The top number represents the distance at which your vision was tested. The bottom number indicates the size of the smallest letters read at that given test distance. In simpler terms, a measurement of 20/80 means you can only see at 20 feet what someone with 20/20 can see at 80 feet.

What is a Doctor of Optometry?

Doctors of Optometry are primary health care providers who examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions. They examine the internal and external structure of the eyes to diagnose eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts and retinal disorders; systemic conditions like hypertension and diabetes and vision conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. Optometrists also do testing to determine the patient's ability to focus and coordinate the eyes, as well as judge depth and see colors accurately. They prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses, low vision aids, vision therapy and medicines that treat eye diseases, as well as perform surgical procedures. As primary eye care providers, optometrists are an integral part of the health care team and an entry point into the healthcare system. They are skilled in co-management of care that affects the eye health and vision of their patients and are an excellent source of referral to other health care providers.

What is my role as a patient?

See your eye care provider annually! It is very important to see your eye care provider on an annual basis so that they can do the appropriate screening tests for glaucoma. If you have a family history of glaucoma, mention it to your eye care provider so they are aware of your condition. By working closely with your eye care provider, as a team, we can make every effort to preserve your sight and prevent vision loss.

Locations

Office Hours

Medical District Location: 1804 W. Arlington Blvd

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-2:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

FireTower Location: 915 E FireTower Rd, Suite 108

Monday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Closed for Lunch: 12-1pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Closed for Lunch: 12-1pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Closed for Lunch: 12-1pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Closed for Lunch: 12-1pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:30 pm

Closed for Lunch: 12-1pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Testimonials

Reviews From Our Satisfied Patients

  • "My experience with Carolina Vision Care is always great. The personnel there is very professional and very friendly, helpful in any way."
    - Georgia L.
  • "I moved to Greenville in May and I was just going to go back to my old eye doctor but I decided to try this place out. I must say my experience was great. From when I walked in the staff was cheerful and happy. I had a lady take me back for the pre-exam part and she was such a sweetheart ! Then the eye doctors daughter who is also the contact lady was sooo nice and made me feel at home! Amazing, amazing place!"
    -Jennifer L.