Regardless of your age or physical health, a comprehensive eye exam is important for detecting any eye problems at their early stages. Even if you have 20/20 vision, an eye exam can be a measure of overall health. The eyes are the only part of the body where arteries and veins can be viewed without having to perform surgery. Heights Eyecare doctors can see signs of stroke, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis and more, through an eye exam.
In addition, Heights Eyecare doctors can determine whether a person with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa or cataracts is suffering also from low vision, which is a condition associated with these age-related eye diseases.

Heights Eyecare recommends children have their first comprehensive eye exam between 6 and 12 months old, with subsequent exams recommended at age 3, just before starting first grade, and annually thereafter. While pediatricians provide routine screenings, these are not as thorough as a full exam by a specialist. Early detection of issues like lazy eye (amblyopia) or misaligned eyes (strabismus) is crucial for preventing long-term vision problems and ensuring proper development.

During a comprehensive eye exam, your Heights Eyecare doctor will not only determine if you require a prescription for eyeglasses, but they will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a team and evaluate your eyes as indicators of your overall health.

Please bring with you any and all current prescription eyewear you use. Eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses… knowing what you’re using now helps us to better determine how we can help you going forward.
Also bring all health insurance and/or vision plan cards with you. Depending on the purpose or diagnosis of your exam, we may bill both types of coverage. If there is a situation with multiple coverage (say a family where both parents have coverage), bring everything. Our billing staff can help maximize your benefits.
Finally, bring a list of any prescription and/or over-the-counter medications you are currently taking. This includes vitamins and eye drops. Some medications can have effects in the eyes that need to be monitored regularly.

• An optometrist is a health care specialist who assists patients with the health of the eyes and related vision. Optometrists are trained to prescribe and fit lenses to improve vision. They also diagnose and treat various eye diseases. An optometrist can perform a comprehensive eye exam.
• An ophthalmologist is a doctor – an M.D. – with expertise in medical and surgical eye problems who performs operations on the eyes. An ophthalmologist can perform a comprehensive eye exam.
• An optician is a specialized practitioner who designs, fits and dispenses lenses for the correction of a person’s vision. Opticians determine the specifications of various ophthalmic solutions – from prescription, to eyeglass frames, to lens technology – that will give the necessary and best correction to a person’s eyesight.

Patients have more choices than ever before when it comes to choosing prescription eyewear. Heights Eyecare provides a wide range of eyewear products from value-based to luxury. No matter your price point, style preference, or eye health needs, we can find the right eyewear for you.
Heights Eyecare recommends everyone – from children to adults – receive an annual eye exam to rule out eye disease, identify changes in vision and to get an updated prescription. Heights Eyecare is a great place to start your search for your next favorite pair of eyewear.

Yes! If you have your current prescription available, we will be happy to help you find the perfect pair of glasses. We can also take contact lens orders if you provide an outside prescription. Please stop by our office to pick out frames or order contact lenses.

A contact lens fitting includes series of evaluations, including your prescription power, measurements of the surface of the eye, ensuring your eyes are healthy enough to use contact lenses safely, and determining which lens will fit you best. New contact lens wearers will then be shown how to properly insert, remove, and care for their contact lenses. Follow up visit(s) are necessary for new fittings to ensure that the lenses are working well and to determine the final prescription. In some cases, contact lens prescriptions need to be adjusted up or down slightly depending on how the lens fits on the eye and what you are hoping to use them for; these follow-up visits are included in the fitting fees. Once the fitting process is completed, a prescription will be issued. Heights Eyecare doctors can fit spherical, multifocal, Toric and specialty contact lenses. The contact lens evaluation is an additional service beyond a comprehensive eye health examination. There are additional fees for contact lens fitting depending on the type of contact lenses prescribed and the amount of time needed to finalize your prescription.

As we age, usually around 40, our eyes have more difficulty focusing, which can make reading up close challenging. This condition is known as presbyopia and can be remedied with glasses correction.

Digital eye strain is the discomfort many individuals feel after looking at a digital screen for longer than two hours at a time. Most people experience eye strain, dry eyes, headaches, blurred vision, and neck and shoulder pain after prolonged screen use.

Eyewear is available with specialized lenses featuring digital eye strain-reducing capabilities. We recommend all individuals and their child(ren) visit a Heights Eyecare doctor to discuss their digital habits and what eyewear solutions are available to relieve the symptoms of digital eye strain.
In addition to eyewear solutions, there are simple changes you can make in your daily digital device usage to relieve some of the symptoms you may be experiencing, including: reducing overhead lighting to eliminate screen glare; positioning yourself at an arm’s length distance from the screen; increasing text size on devices to better define content on the screen; and continuously taking breaks from looking at digital screens and focusing on something in the distance to relax the eyes, commonly known as the 20-20-20 rule.

Ultraviolet (UV) rays are emitted by the sun in three forms: UVA, UVB and UVC. While UVC is absorbed by the earth’s atmosphere, UVB radiation is only partially blocked, and UVA radiation is not blocked at all and can burn the skin and eyes, as per the World Health Organization. Individuals experience the following symptoms after prolonged UV exposure: irritation in the eye; trouble seeing; wrinkles around the eyes; red or swollen eyes; sunburn of the eyelids and eye; and, in some cases, cancer on or around the eyes.
Heights Eyecare encourages everyone to wear UV-protective eyewear whenever they’re outdoors during daylight hours, no matter the season or weather, as UV rays are always present. Adults and children should have a comprehensive annual eye exam. Heights Eyecare doctors can make recommendations regarding UV-protective eyewear tailored to an individual’s vision and lifestyle needs.

Reading glasses and sun reading glasses – also called readers – are ready-to-wear glasses with a lens power, magnification or strength, typically ranging from +1 to +4, to aid with up-close reading. They are a great option for those who don’t mind slipping on a different pair of glasses for up-close viewing, or those who only require one prescription. Similarly, readers for outdoor use are available, offering protection against the sun’s harmful UV rays. Both are available without or without a prescription at Heights Eyecare. On the contrary, prescription glasses are only available with an individualized lens prescription or Rx. No matter the state of your eye health, make sure to visit your Heights Eyecare provider to ensure you’re getting the right eyewear for your unique eyecare needs.

It typically takes about 7-10 business days.

No, you don’t need an appointment, but we kindly ask that you arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.