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At Fraser Eye, we’re committed to making your experience as seamless and comfortable as possible while protecting the health of your eyes and vision. This page provides helpful information to prepare you for your visit with our team in Detroit, Michigan. If you have any questions that are not answered here, please don’t hesitate to contact us—our friendly staff is always happy to help.
New Patient Paperwork
Before your first appointment, you’ll receive an email with your new patient paperwork. We encourage all new patients to complete these forms in advance to streamline the check-in process. If you prefer, we can mail paper forms to you that you can bring with you on the day of your visit.
What to Bring to Your Appointment
When you arrive for your appointment, please bring the following items:
- Government-issued photo ID
- Medical and vision insurance cards
- Co-pay or payment method
- Completed patient paperwork
- Medical history and current medications list
- Eyeglasses or contact lenses
What to Expect at Your Appointment
When you check in at the front desk, our staff will confirm your information, update any necessary paperwork, and collect your co-pay.
A technician will then perform preliminary testing to assess your vision and eye health. This may include:
- Vision testing
- Eye pressure measurement
- Dilation
After these initial exams, you’ll meet with your doctor to review your results, discuss your concerns, and develop a personalized care plan.
How Long Will My Appointment Take?
Appointment times vary depending on the purpose of your visit. In general, you can expect the following:
- Vision correction and cataract consultations: up to 2 hours
- Vision or Comprehensive exam: 60 minutes – 90 minutes
- Follow-up visit: Up to 1 hour
Will My Eyes Be Dilated?
In many cases, your eyes may need to be dilated during your appointment, although this cannot always be determined beforehand.
The effects of dilation typically last 4–5 hours, while dilation for vision correction or ICL exams can last up to 24 hours. Because dilation temporarily increases light sensitivity and can blur near vision, please bring sunglasses to your visit and plan to arrange transportation, as driving afterward is not recommended.
Preparing for Vision Correction and Cataract Examinations
If you are visiting for a vision correction or cataract surgery evaluation, please discontinue wearing contact lenses before your exam:
- Soft contact lenses: Remove at least 1 week prior to your appointment.
- Hard or gas permeable lenses: Remove at least 2 weeks prior to your appointment.
Refraction Fee for New Prescriptions
A refraction —sometimes referred to as the “Better 1 or Better 2” exam—is performed to determine your updated prescription for glasses or contact lenses. Because this test is often considered elective, most insurance plans do not cover the cost.
At Fraser Eye, the refraction fee is $35, collected at the time of your visit.
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If you have questions or need assistance preparing for your appointment, please contact our team. The doctors and staff at Fraser Eye are proud to serve patients throughout Detroit and across Michigan, and we look forward to helping you experience your best possible vision.