This site is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice.
© 2009 Quello Clinic, Ltd. is a division of Allina Hospitals & Clinics All Rights Reserved.
Optometric Services
Appointment Line
(952) 428-0200
|
CL: Centennial Lakes Medical Center 202 Centennial Lakes Medical Center 100 Burnsville Medical Center
|
Your Eyes Are Too Important To Take Lightly
Optometric services are available at both the Centennial Lakes and Burnsville Quello Clinic locations.
In addition to routine eye exams, the Doctors of Optometry at Quello clinic are licensed by the Minnesota
State Board of Optometry to detect, treat and manage many eye related problems.
* Many health insurance plans cover routine eye exams. However, contact lens and contact lens related
services are not typically covered by health insurance policies. If you have questions regarding your coverage,
please contact your insurance company.
These services include:
* Routine eye exams
* Diabetic eye exams
* Contact lens examinations - Burnsville location only
Common Questions Related To Eye Examinations
Q: What will happen at a routine eye exam?
A: First, the optometrist and the optometry staff will ask you to provide current and previous ocular and medical health information. The optometrist will then complete a history, refraction, and an external and internal eye examination and render any diagnosis, which may include a prescription for eyeglasses. The examination will include pupillary dilation, which aids in testing for glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration as well as other diseases of the eyes. Because the eye drops used for dilation may make the patients sensitive to bright light for a few hours, it is recommended that patients bring sunglasses to their appointment.
Q: How often should I have an examination?
A: Barring any present or previous eye or vision problems, a routine eye examination to evaluate eye health should be done every one to two years. Periodic eye examinations are an important part of routine preventive health care. Many eye and vision conditions present no obvious symptoms. Therefore, individuals are often unaware that a problem exists. Early diagnosis and treatment are important for maintaining good vision and, when possible, preventing permanent vision loss.
The need for and frequency of eye examinations vary with age, race, medical history, family history, occupation, contact lens wear and other factors. Individuals with signs or symptoms of eye problems require prompt examination. In addition, the presence of certain risk factors may necessitate more frequent evaluations based on professional judgment.
Q: What is involved in a contact lens exam and how much will it cost?
A: There are a number of elements that make up the initial cost of contact lenses, not the least of which is the professional services necessary to provide the best lens selection and a good start toward safe, successful wear. If you are considering contacts, remember the services and materials needed are:
* a contact lens examination and fitting
* the contact lenses
* the lens care kit
* lens wear and care training
* follow-up visits over a specified period of time.
If you already wear contact lenses and need replacements or if you want a spare pair, the total charge can include the actual cost of the lenses plus a service fee based on how much of the doctor's time is required.
It is certainly important to check out costs when considering contact lenses, but don't base your decision on cost alone. All types of lenses are not the same. It is important for you to get the lenses that are healthiest for you, and the professional services and follow-up care to help you wear your lenses successfully.
If you have further questions regarding eye care services at Quello Clinic, please contact our Optometry Department at:
(952) 428-0200
|
Optometrists | |
 Mark A. Torgerson, O.D. Specialty: Optometry |
 Kristine L. Johnson, O.D. Specialty: Optometry |
lnk