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Optometrist and ophthalmologists both diagnose and treat eye disease as well as determine prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses. Ophthalmologists are, however, physicians that specialize in the treatment of advanced eye disease and surgery. While your optometrist will manage most problems with your eyes or vision, they will also work directly with or refer you to an ophthalmologist if you have an eye condition that requires it.

Yes, MyEyeDr. in Amherst, MA accepts walk-in appointments, but appointment availability varies by day and location. You can always check appointment availability at every MyEyeDr. in your area using our online scheduling tool or by giving us a call.

MyEyeDr. Amherst accepts most major vision insurances, including state plans. Contact your local MyEyeDr. eye care center to see if they accept your specific plan. Most vision insurances cover the cost of an eye exam and give you money toward new glasses or contacts. At MyEyeDr., you can count on getting the most from your benefits. 

If you don’t have vision insurance, we can still help you. Contact your local MyEyeDr. for more information.

You can expect your entire MyEyeDr. visit to take between 30 and 60 minutes. Here’s how it usually goes: Our front desk staff will check you in and quickly review your paperwork and insurance information. After that, we’ll invite you back to do some pre-exam testing. Feel free to try on new frames while you wait. Next comes the eye exam. Our optometrist will ask you questions about your eye health and vision, then they’ll look into your eyes using specialized lenses. 

Pro tip: Cut down on time in the waiting room by completing your pre-appointment forms online before your visit. Keep an eye out for a “check-in” email a few days before your exam date.

After we determine your new prescription, you can sit down with an optician to shop for new eye wear. It takes about a week for our lab to make new glasses. Once they’re ready, we’ll call you in for your final fitting, where we make sure your new glasses fit well and you can see clearly. Contact lens orders usually take a few days. We can ship contacts directly to your home or you can pick them up at MyEyeDr. Amherst.

Depending on your individual vision insurance plan, your vision insurance benefits may cover an array of eye care expenses. Many vision insurance plans can help you save money on vision care services, such as: 

Eye Exams
Vision Tests and Retinal Imaging
Eye Lenses
Eye Frames
Contact Lenses (daily disposables and monthly contact lenses
Discounted Corrective Eye Surgery

If you’re not sure what your current vision insurance plan covers, contact the vision insurance experts at MyEyeDr. today or visit one of our eye care center locations near you. Our friendly insurance experts will be happy to review your vision insurance benefits and educate you on your coverage.

You can expect your entire MyEyeDr. visit to take between 30 and 60 minutes.

Yes! MyEyeDr. Amherst sells all the most popular glasses and contact lens brands. Our stores also offer one of the largest selections of glasses around. That means you can try on hundreds of frames at any time. If you have an updated prescription and you’re looking to reorder contact lenses, you can so on our website.

Our optometrists recommend getting a comprehensive eye exam from MyEyeDr. at least once every year. Routine eye exams are about more than just updating your prescription, so be sure to include MyEyeDr. on your annual health checklist.

Yes, you can sign up to receive statements from MyEyeDr. electronically at our Bill Pay Portal.

Yes! Log onto our Patient Portal to see your past MyEyeDr. transactions, prescription information, and purchases.