Eye Exam

A Comprehensive Look at Your Vision Health

Our comprehensive eye exams provide a thorough overview of your eyes and their health.

During these eye checkups, we’ll identify your vision prescription and recommend any specialty lenses or lifestyle changes that will help enhance your eyesight.

We also examine the delicate structures within your eyes to look for diseases or conditions that can threaten your vision.

Why Have an Eye Exam

There are many reasons why you should attend annual comprehensive eye exams. In addition to helping you avoid eye pain and blurred vision by updating your vision prescription, our eye exams are also the best way to catch potential diseases early on, when they’re easier to manage, to keep you seeing clearly.

What Happens During Your Eye Exam

During your eye exam, we will review your medical and vision history, including any symptoms or changes you have noticed. We will then conduct a series of vision tests, such as reading an eye chart and determining your prescription using different lenses. We may check how your eyes work together, how they focus and how they respond to light.

We also measure your eye pressure and examine the front and back of your eyes using specialized instruments. In some cases, your pupils may be dilated to allow a more detailed view of the retina and optic nerve, helping detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration or other eye health issues.

Our Specialty Eye Exams

Pediatric
Children’s eyes are constantly developing, which makes pediatric eye exams crucial for monitoring their vision and overall health. We use kid-friendly language to explain to your child everything that’s happening with their eyes.
Contact Lens

Unlike eyeglasses, which sit in front of your face, contact lenses sit directly on your eyes, meaning they require both a precise prescription and a comfortable fit for clear vision. We measure your eyes and ensure you can see comfortably, so you can truly enjoy the freedom contact lenses provide.

Diabetic

Diabetes impacts all areas of your health, but it has an outsized effect on your eyes and vision. If you have diabetes, we’ll examine your eyes and look for signs of diabetic complications, such as diabetic retinopathy, to manage your eye health.

FAQ About Eye Exams

For most adults (ages 18‑64) and children (ages 4 and up) with healthy vision and no risk factors, an annual exam is recommended.

If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of eye disease, or wear contacts, you may need exams more frequently. Our doctors at VisionQuest Eyecare will advise you based on your individual needs.

A typical comprehensive eye exam takes about 30‑45 minutes, though new patients may need a little more time to complete paperwork and for the doctor to review your history.

If you combine your exam with frame selection, contact lens fitting, or additional testing, plan for a longer visit.

When you arrive, bring:

  • Your current glasses or contacts (if you use them)
  • A list of all current medications you are taking, not just the eye-related ones (including over‑the‑counter)
  • Your vision plan information (if you have one)
  • Any previous prescription or eye‑health records, if available

Preparing this information helps us provide the most accurate care.

Dilation (using eye drops to widen the pupil) may be recommended to allow detailed examination of the retina and optic nerve. It’s not necessary for every patient every time.

If dilation is used, your eyes may be light‑sensitive and your near vision may be blurry for a few hours. Bring sunglasses and someone to take you home if needed.

Yes, VisionQuest Eyecare accepts many major vision plans. Your coverage will depend on your specific plan, so we encourage you to provide your insurance details when you schedule to ensure coverage.

For patients without a vision plan, we offer other affordable options. Call us for current pricing.

 

If you are already a patient of ours with a recent exam on file, a contact lens fitting may be scheduled separately.

 If you’re new, a full eye exam is typically required before a contact lens evaluation, so we can assess your eye health and ensure a safe contact lens fit.

Yes, the prescription for glasses and/or contacts is normally part of the comprehensive eye exam. After testing your vision and eye health, the doctor will provide a prescription if needed and discuss with you frame or contact‑lens options.

If you only want eyewear without health concerns, let our staff know and we will tailor your visit accordingly.

If you experience sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, flashes of light, new floaters, or trauma to the eye, it may be a medical emergency. In these cases, go immediately to the nearest emergency room or call 911.

After emergency treatment, contact VisionQuest Eyecare to schedule a follow-up exam so our optometrists can help monitor your recovery and manage any ongoing eye health needs. We’re here to support your vision care before and after emergency situations.

The American Optometric Association recommends a child’s first eye exam at 6–12 months, again at 3 years and then before starting kindergarten. Early exams help detect vision issues before they impact learning or development.

After the first few visits, children should have a comprehensive eye exam every year, or more frequently if they wear glasses, have vision problems, or have a family history of eye conditions. 

At VisionQuest Eyecare, our optometrists provide comprehensive eye exams, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and manage a wide range of eye conditions, including glaucoma, dry eye, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration.

If your condition requires surgery (such as cataract removal or retinal procedures), we’ll refer you to a trusted local ophthalmologist and coordinate your care. Our team handles everything else; including diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and co-management; to ensure continuity and comfort throughout your care journey.

Tests may include: visual acuity (reading eye chart), refraction (determining prescription), eye focusing/coordination, intraocular pressure (glaucoma screening), dilated retina/optic‑nerve exam, color vision, peripheral field testing and retinal imaging when indicated.  Our doctors will tailor the set of tests to your age, symptoms, risk factors and visual needs.

Yes, if you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), you can often apply those funds toward your comprehensive eye exam, contact lens fitting, glasses and other eligible vision‑care services. Check with your benefits provider for details.

Yes, regular exams are important even if you feel your vision is fine. Many eye diseases (glaucoma, retinal problems, early macular degeneration) show no symptoms in the early stages. An exam gives you peace of mind and helps protect long‑term vision health.

For new patients, we suggest arriving about 10‑15 minutes early to complete paperwork. Returning patients using pre‑filled forms can arrive 5 minutes early. This helps your visit start smoothly and stay on time.

If you are running late or need to reschedule, please call our office as soon as possible. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule. If you arrive very late, we may need to reschedule to keep on track for other patients.

Yes, in addition to vision correction, a comprehensive eye exam at VisionQuest Eyecare includes checking eye structures that may reveal signs of systemic health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

The eyes often give clues to broader health, so regular exams are beneficial beyond just vision. This is also why it is important to let your optometrist know of any and all pre-existing conditions and medications.

Absolutely, after your prescription is finalized, you may browse our eyewear selection at the same visit. At our Fishers and Greenwood locations, we offer a wide range of frames and lens options, and our staff will help guide you through coatings, lens types and pricing. This does not mean that you will be able to take glasses home the same day, as you will need to have your prescription lenses made.

Your optometrist and our scheduling team will recommend a follow‑up interval based on your age, eye health, vision history and risk factors. For many adult patients with healthy vision, it may be every 12 months; for others with eye disease, contacts, or systemic health issues, it may be more frequent. You will also get reminders for scheduling your next visit.

Why VisionQuest Eyecare

For Your Comprehensive Eye Exam

We have been dedicated to nurturing the vision of patients in our community for nearly three decades. We have the experienced team you and your family need to manage your eye health and keep you seeing clearly for years to come.