Telehealth Eye Exams & E-prescribe

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic we are now offering tele-health visits for certain medical conditions with your eye doctor. Having a “virtual” visit from the comfort of your home may be the best way to provide treatment and keep you safe for some patients.  Our eye doctors will do a consultation via your smartphone and bill the visit to your medical insurance, just like a standard in-person visit to our office.

Our eye doctors are committed to providing a high level of vision care while also keeping you and the public safe. Telehealth visits are available for certain conditions of the eye.  If you are experiencing a medical eye issue you may or may not be eligible for a tele-health visit depending on the case. Our office uses state-of-the-art paperless records and all prescriptions are e-prescribed (eRx) directly to your pharmacy.

Give us a call today. All we need is your name and a brief description of the issue you’re experiencing to determine if you are a candidate for a tele-medicine visit with an eye dr. If the service is right for your situation, we will take your insurance information right over the phone and get you scheduled with one of our eye doctors.

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Common Tele-health Visit Cases

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Dry Eye

Pink eye is an infection of the conjunctiva, the thin layer that lines the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. Symptoms of pink eye include an itching or burning sensation, increased tear production, and eye discharge that may cause crusting of the eyelids, especially in the morning. Conjunctivitis is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Many cases will clear up without treatment, but doctors sometimes prescribe antibiotic ointment to treat pink eye.
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Some cases of pink eye may be related to COVID-19. Your doctor may recommend testing for the novel coronavirus.

Approximately 26 million Americans have dry eye disease, a medical condition that occurs when the body doesn’t produce sufficient tears to lubricate the eyes. Symptoms of dry eye disease include a burning or stinging sensation. The condition isn’t particularly harmful but can be uncomfortable.
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Normally, a comprehensive in-person exam is the first step to appropriately diagnosing and treating dry eye disease. If you can’t get an in-person visit, a virtual visit may be an option. Some eye care professionals use telehealth visits to monitor patients’ symptoms and manage disease over time.

Subconjunctival Hemorrhage

Blepharitis

A suddenly-appearing red spot on the white of your eye may be a subconjunctival hemorrhage—essentially, a harmless collection of blood that’s leaked from tiny blood vessels in the eye. Sneezing, coughing or straining can cause a subconjunctival hemorrhage. So can a blow to the eye.
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If you (or a loved one) develops a red spot on the eye, it’s best to have it evaluated by an eye care professional. If you can’t get into the office for an exam, ask if videoconferencing is an option.

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids. It usually affects both eyes and is often a chronic condition. Symptoms include red, swollen eyelids; a gritty, burning or stinging sensation; crusted eyelashes; red eyes; light sensitivity; and blurred vision that improves with blinking.

If you develop any of these symptoms, an eye professional may be able to assess them via telemedicine. Eye care professionals can also use tele-health to help patients control symptoms of chronic blepharitis.

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