What is a routine eye exam?
A routine eye exam defined by insurance companies is for the purpose of checking vision and/or updating eyeglasses or contact lens prescriptions. Routine eye exams provide a final diagnosis such as: nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.
What is a medical eye exam?
During a medical eye exam, the physician checks the overall health of the eye, whereas the routine eye exam only checks vision for prescription purposes. Medical eye exams provide a final diagnosis such as: Conjunctivitis, Dry Eye, Glaucoma, or Cataracts.
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