Comprehensive Eye Care

Man Having a comprehensive eye care exam, looking into an eye machine.

Comprehensive Eye Care 

To maintain good vision and to keep your eyes healthy, it is important to have routine eye exams. Although, for those with stable vision and without any eye disease, having routine eye exams every two years is important. In addition, at this exam, your eyes will be dilated so the doctor can see into your retina. Your vision will be checked and you will be screened note only for eye diseases. But also for disorders. If further testing is required, a more comprehensive exam and possible testing will be scheduled. Comprehensive eye care is so very important to your eye health.

If you experience any changes in your vision between regularly scheduled visits, you should schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Early detection of problems and treatment of problems can be the key to preventing loss of vision. Regional Eye Associates proudly serves the Morgantown & Petersburg, West Virginia areas as well as Cumberland, MD and Waynesburg, PA. 

Preparing for the Exam

When you call to make an eye appointment at Regional Eye Associates. Please be prepared to describe any current vision problem(s). In addition, it is important to ask if your up coming eye examination will affect your vision temporarily. Especially if you will need someone to drive you home. Also, you may want to ask about the cost of the exam. For one thing, to make sure your insurance plan will cover your visit. Or how payment is handled.

Before going to your comprehensive eye care appointment

Please gather the following information to help answer questions that the eye doctor may ask:

  • Symptoms of current eye problems (flashes of light, difficulty seeing at night, temporary double vision, loss of vision)
  • Eye injuries or eye surgeries (approximate dates, where treated)
  • Family history of eye problems, glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, etc)
  • Any questions about their vision, glasses, contacts, laser surgery
  • A list of all prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs currently being used
  • Their general health condition (allergies, chronic health problems, operations)
  • Glasses, contact lenses or both
  • A list of all prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs currently being taken
  • Medical or health insurance card

 

  • Arms are suddenly “too short” i.e. need to hold the newspaper or other reading material far away
  • Unusual difficulty adjusting to dark rooms
  • Difficulty focusing on close or distant objects
  • Unusual sensitivity to light or glare
  • Change in the color of the iris
  • Red-rimmed, encrusted, or swollen lids
  • Recurrent pain in or around the eyes
  • Double vision
  • Dark spot at the center of vision
  • Lines and straight edges appear wavy or distorted
  • Excess tearing or “watery eyes”
  • Dry eyes with itching or burning
  • Seeing spots or ghost-like images

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above call Regional Eye Associates at 1-800-598-3301.


The following symptoms are indications of serious medical problems that require immediate attention:

  • Sudden loss of vision in one eye
  • Sudden hazy or blurred vision
  • Flashes of light or black spots in the field of vision
  • Halos or rainbows around lights
  • Curtain-like blotting out of vision
  • Loss of peripheral (side) vision

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms call our office immediately at 1-800-598-3301.


Comprehensive Eye Exams

Comprehensive eye exams for adults include the following:

  • Review of family and personal health history
  • Examination of the interior and exterior of the eye for signs of eye disease or general health problems such as diabetes or hardening of the arteries
  • Eye pressure and field of vision tests to diagnose glaucoma
  • Tests of ability to see sharply and clearly at both close and far distances
  • Tests to determine the presence of nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, depth perception problems, and in people over age 40, presbyopia
  • Check of eye coordination and eye muscle function to make sure the eyes are working together as a team
  • Test of ability to change focus easily from near to far, and vice versa

Patients Should Also Take the Following Items With Them to Their Eye Appointment:

Regional Eye accepts most insurances including, but not limited to, the following: Medicare, Medicaid, AARP, Aetna, American Benefits, APWU, Benefit Administrative System, Benefit Assistance Corporation, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareSource, CHAMPVA, Cigna, GEHA, Humana, Superior Vision, The Health Plan, Tricare, United Healthcare, UMR, UMWA, UPMC, and Medicare Supplemental Plans.

If you do not see your insurance listed, please call 1-800-598-3301.

Comprehensive Eye Care Doctors

Dr. Allison Bardes
Allison Bardes, MD
Dr. Lauren DiGiovine
Lauren DiGiovine, MD
Edgar Gamponia, MD
Edgar Gamponia, MD
Dr. Heath L. Lemley
Heath L. Lemley, MD
Dr. Mark D. Mayle
Mark D. Mayle, MD
Dr. Stephen R. Powell
Stephen R. Powell, MD
Dr. V.K. Raju
V.K. Raju, MD
Dr. Brian Wood
Brian Wood, MD

 

*As with any surgical procedure there are risks along with benefits. It is important to discuss your surgical procedure with your surgeon to fully understand the risks and benefits.

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