Before Your Visit

What to Bring to Your Eye Exam

Here is what to bring to your eye exam, and a few simple steps to take beforehand. A little preparation helps you get the most out of your visit.

What to Bring: The Basics for Every Patient

The basics for any eye exam at Hindsight Eye Care.

Your current glasses
Bring every pair you wear, including reading glasses and prescription sunglasses.
Your insurance information
Your vision plan card, plus your medical insurance card and a photo ID.
A list of your medications
Include eye drops, vitamins and supplements. Some medicines affect your eyes.
Your questions
Write them down beforehand so nothing gets forgotten in the exam chair.

If you sit at a desk, work in special conditions or have strong symptoms, a few details help Dr. Russell tailor your prescription.

Your computer screen distance
Thinking about computer glasses? Measure the distance from your eyes to your monitor, in inches or centimeters.
A symptom log
Note any vision problems, such as dry eyes, double vision, flashes of light or poor night vision, with when they happen and how often.

Wear contacts? Bring a little more than the basics.

Your full lens details
The box or the blister pack foil showing your contact lens brand, power and base curve (BC).
A spare lens case and solution
You may be asked to take your lenses out during the exam, so bring a clean case and a travel bottle of solution.
Your backup glasses
Always bring your backup pair of glasses to a contact lens exam.

Before You Leave Home

01
Go easy on the caffeine
Skip coffee, energy drinks and other strong caffeine right before your appointment. Caffeine may briefly raise your eye pressure or blood pressure and affect test results.
02
Fill in your patient form at home
Download our patient form, complete it before you come in, and bring it with you. It saves time at check-in.
03
Plan your ride if your eyes are dilated
Dilating drops can leave your vision blurry and light-sensitive for a few hours. Bring sunglasses, and a driver if you prefer.

Questions before your visit? Call us at (352) 399-5412, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 5:00. You can also read how to prepare for your eye exam and what happens at a complete eye exam.

Let’s take care of your next chapter.

Make time for your eyes. We’ll make you feel right at home.