Why is a Regular Vision Exam so important?

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 help assess your overall health. The eyes are the only part of the body where arteries and veins can be viewed without having to perform surgery. Eyecare providers can see signs of stroke, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis and more, through an eye exam.

In addition, they 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.

A full exam of your ocular health is generally recommended every 1-2 years but Dr Keady will give you the recall schedule that is right for YOU :)

What brands of glasses do you carry?

We carry many different brands of regular eyewear as well as sunglasses!

• Europa - Scott Harris, STATE Optical, Cinzia, INVU, & More

• RAY BAN & Oakley - Suns & optical

• A&A Optical - Paradigm, Jimmy Crystal, Cremiux, & More

• Kenmark - Lilly Pulitzer, Zac Posen, Penguin

• OVVO

• Marchon - Flexon

What insurance plans do you work with?

*MEDICAL: Medicare, Oregon Health Plan, Blue Cross, ODS, MODA, Pacific Source, Providence, Regence, & others. Call to inquire

VISION INSURANCE is generally offered by a different plan (for example, VSP* - Spectera* - EyeMed*). Check with your medical insurance to determine WHO your vision insurance is through.

**Note … we are NOT in-network providers for VSP, Spectera, or Eyemed but we are happy to help you with reimbursement billing.

What is the difference between reading glasses & prescription glasses?

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 "over-the-counter" without a prescription or Rx from your eyecare provider. 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 eye care provider to ensure you're getting the right eyewear for your unique eye care needs.

What does the eye chart actually measure?

One of the basic measurements most everyone is familiar with is the Snellen chart for 20/20 vision – a term used to express normal visual acuity (the clarity or sharpness of vision) measured at a distance of 20 feet.

With 20/20 vision, individuals can see a certain size letter clearly at a distance of 20 feet… someone with poor vision (for example 20/400 vision) would have to stand 20 feet away from a target that someone with 20/20 vision could see from 400 away. With 20/70 vision, an individual must be as close as 20 feet to see what a person with normal vision can see at 70 feet. Can be a confusing idea! Any vision loss interfering with one's visual needs mandates a visit to an eye care provider and a request for help.