Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Eye exams are recommended on a yearly basis. School age children may need to be seen more frequently.
Your optometrist specializes in getting you a prescription for glasses or fitting contact lenses. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors dealing with eye diseases and often perform surgery. Dr. Voss will refer patients to an ophthalmologist based upon the required specialty.
Photochromatic lenses change color when exposed to UV light. Newer technology allows them to change behind the windshield. They are available in a variety of color options.
Blue-blocking is a treatment which filters blue light from computers and other electronic screens.
There are different types of anti-reflective features, some offer more scratch resistance or even blue-blocking. Our staff can assist you in choosing the best anti- reflective treatment available for you.
Meta® frames are a RayBan® product with camera and speaker technology which pairs through Bluetooth® wireless to a phone application. You can order Meta® frames at Voss Eyecare with or without a prescription. These frames accommodate sunglass lenses or clear lenses for everyday use.
Yes, polarized lenses which are the ultimate sun protection block UV and filter glare. They can be made with prescriptions in most ophthalmic frames. Polarized sunglasses are beneficial for everyday use, but especially for boating, fishing and outdoor activities.
We have a large selection of safety frames in stock for viewing and fitting. You should always check with your human resource department, so that you are sure Voss Eyecare is on the list of preferred providers. If through an employer, you will need to bring your authorized company form as well as a current eyeglasses prescription. If you do not have a valid prescription, you can schedule an appointment.
Allergies and environmental factors can sometimes be the cause of dry eye. A medical consultation can help determine why you have dry eye. Dr. Voss can recommend over the counter drops, write prescriptions as needed, and review your options.
If you have problems during routine business hours, call to schedule a medical appointment with the office. After hours visit an urgent care or an ER.
You should always consult your optometrist for flashes or floaters in your field of vision. The best advice is to call for an appointment or see an emergency room physician.
An annual eye exam at Voss Eyecare is recommended for any patient with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. After an examination with Dr. Voss, he will send a report to your primary care physician.
Dilation is not always necessary in a routine eye examination. Dilation is done with drops which relax the pupil, so the optometrist can view the inner eye. In some cases, Retinal Eye Photography will take the place of dilation, and then the eye photos become part of the patient record.
As people age, cataracts develop as the lens inside the eye becomes cloudy making it difficult to see clearly or causing more glare at night. Evaluations for cataracts can be done by Dr. Voss. When appropriate, he will refer you to a surgeon for a consultation.
