Checklist for the day of your Appointment
Curious what to bring to your eye exam with Dr. Dobson?
- Your smiling face: We look forward to meeting you for the first time, or if we have the pleasure of seeing you again, welcoming you back! Remember to allow about 1.5- 2 hours for your experience with us. Taking care of you takes time and we don’t want you to feel rushed. We are very efficient and prompt, but we are not a “Doc-in-a-Box” and we don’t take short cuts in providing your care. We respect your time and value your trust in us. It’s our passion and we think you’ll see that from the minute you arrive.
- An adult: If you are under the age of 18, bring an adult to consent for us to examine your peeps. However, if your parent/guardian needs to drop you off and pick you up after your appointment, we accommodate these circumstances as well.
- Photo I.D. Card: Most use their drivers license or school photo I.D.
- MEDICAL & VISION insurance cards: Yes, we need both. Many times patients are surprised at the routine coverage on their medical policies, and we confirm these benefits free of charge so you don’t have to! For your vision insurance, don’t panic if you can’t find your Eyemed, Superior Vision, or Vision Service Plan (VSP) eye insurance cards. We can access your coverage online as a courtesy.
- Medications: Its helpful to have a list of your medications, both prescription and non-prescriptions. Don’t forget to include eye drops and vitamins.
- Eyeglasses: Whether you love or despise your old glasses, bring them to us so we can obtain a prescription reading on them. While they are not necessary for us to complete your eye exam, it is helpful to know your old prescription so Dr. Dobson can educate you on the changes in your prescription, if any.
- Over-the-counter Reading glasses: Yes, we need these too! We want to see the powers you are accustomed to wearing.
- Previous Contact Lens Info: Grab your old boxes and we can do the rest. Written prescriptions work too! Whatever is easier for you. This information is helpful because if you dislike your current contacts, we would love to know which brand/power you are wearing, as to create a completely different wearing experience.
- Sunglasses: Proper UV protection is crucial for the eyes. It’s like wearing sunscreen when fighting the brutal Texas sun. Don’t leave them in the car, but rather let our eye care professionals examine your sunglasses to ensure you are properly covered.
- Your Smart Phone: We love patients to interact with us on social media. Go ahead, get it out, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, Linked IN, or Pinterest. We understand our phones are our life-line these days, so feel free to bring it. We just ask that you not text or talk on the phone in the middle of your eye exam with Dr. Dobson.
- Records: In most cases, Dr. Dobson does not need your previous medical record. However, there are times where this information is valuable.
