• Nearsightedness

• Farsightedness

• Astigmatism

• Failed vision exam given at school or by your doctor unless it is for a medical reason (see Medical Coverage)

• Trouble with distance vision

• Trouble reading, doing close work or sitting too close to the television

• Exam to see if new glasses are needed

Check with your plan to see if:

• You have Routine Coverage.

• Dr. Waeltermann or Dr. Bomse are in your plan or if you can go to any doctor you choose.

• You are eligible for an eye exam. (Some plans only cover a routine exam every two years.

• You need to obtain a special insurance form for the visit.

• You have a copay and how much it is. (This is usually different than the copay for medical care.)

Please note: If you come in for a routine eye exam and a medical condition is diagnosed during the exam, future appointments will need to be submitted to your medical insurance company.

Helping you with insurance

We will gladly assist you with insurance paperwork and send documentation to your insurance company as needed. We will also communicate with your referring physician for all non-routine exams.