Being healthy means more than regular checkups with your doctor and dentist — regular eye appointments are just as important for good health.
Being healthy means more than regular checkups with your doctor and dentist — regular eye appointments are just as important for good health. Eye diseases are common and can go unnoticed for a long time – some have no symptoms at first. An eye exam might even detect other conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
Our optometrists conduct eye exams for a wide range of conditions, including:
One Community Health patients interested in vision services should call our main number at 916 443-3299.
Our Optometrists have state of the art equipment to provide you with comprehensive vision testing to make sure your eyes are as healthy as possible.
Do our patients need a referral to get an eye exam?
No, they can call and make an appointment on their own.
What sort of conditions do the Optometrists test for?
Does a patient need to have visual issues to be seen by an optician?
No. It is recommended that all patients have an eye exam each year, regardless of them having any visual challenges.
How often should patient’s get an eye exam?
It is recommended that every patient be seen by an optician at least annually. Patients are not restricted in the number of times that they can be seen by the optician’s in clinic each year.
Adult minimum guidelines for eye exams are:
18-40 Years At least every 2 years (at risk annually or as recommended)
40-64 Years At least every 2 years (at risk annually or as recommended)
65 and older Annually (at risk annually or as recommend)
What are the hours for the eye exams?
Optical services are available from 8:30 pm-5 pm Monday through Friday at the Midtown clinic. Closed for lunch from 12 pm-1 pm daily (12 pm-2 pm on Wednesdays).
Where is all this located?
The eye exams are performed in the medical area in Building B in the Midtown Campus. Patients do not need an appointment and can drop in.
How much does an eye exam cost?
Like all of our services, patients will be able to use a sliding fee for the exam. Medi-cal coverage includes eye exams.