FAQ in Optometrists in North Austin, Georgetown & Pflugerville

Yes! Our doctors love to fit and prescribe contact lenses. We have access to all the newest daily disposable, astigmatism, and multifocal soft contact lenses on the market and with our office conveniently located next to Costco you can be assured of low prices on contact lenses when you decide to purchase.

Our doctors are experts at prescribing contact lenses! Our contact lens exams also include your general eye health exam and eyeglass prescription and start at only $139. The fee may be and additional $20 to $40 more if you wear more complex contact lenses for astigmatism or multifocals. If you are using insurance, please submit your information to our staff through online scheduling or call us to schedule we will quote you based on your insurance benefits.

Retinal Imaging involves using an advanced laser scan or camera to take an image of your retina so our doctors can more easily diagnose potential eye disease. We use Optomap Retinal Imaging in our practice which is fast, comfortable and does not require the eyes to be dilated. Our doctors request this to be performed annually for all of our patients so that we can provide the most convenient and comprehensive eye care. For more info please visit the Optomap Retinal Imaging page on our website.

Our doctors feel that this is the most comprehensive screening tool available for our patients and request this to be done on an annual basis for all of our patients. It allows the doctor to uncover early signs of eye disease such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal disease, diabetes, and hypertension. If you are under the care of another eye doctor such as a retinal specialist, or prefer to opt-out of this test, you may do this by completing a short waiver when you arrive for your exam.

We take many major vision and medical insurance plans. Please submit your insurance information when you schedule online or over the phone and our staff will do everything possible to maximize your benefits. In the unlikely case that we do not accept your particular plan we have low self-pay fees and will give you an itemized statement at the end of your visit that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

Glad you asked! We do not sell glasses directly out of our office. Instead, we partner with Costco Optical (located next door to our office) to give you a wide selection of eyeglasses, sunglasses, and top-quality eyeglass lenses at an unbeatable value. Costco Optical is consistently ranked as one of the best places to shop for eyeglasses. *Membership to Costco is required to purchase eyeglasses.

Our doctors will perform your contact lens exam and provide trial lenses at the time of the exam. However, we do not sell boxes of contact lenses directly out of our office. Instead, we partner with Costco Optical (located next door to our office) to give you access to the latest contact lenses at incredible prices! *Membership to Costco is required to purchase contact lenses. You may also purchase contact lenses anywhere else they are sold.

No, Costco membership is not required to get eye exams from our office. In order to purchase eyeglasses or contact lens materials from Costco Optical a Costco Membership is required. Our prescriptions can be used to purchase eyeglasses and contact lenses anywhere they are sold.