Trust is essential to a strong doctor-patient relationship. A patient needs to be comfortable discussing their medical situation with their eye doctor. Otherwise, the eye doctor won’t be able to correctly diagnose their condition. As such, it’s important that you see an eye doctor who you feel comfortable with.
In today’s post, Scope Optometry, your local optometry clinic, shares some tips on finding an eye doctor who can meet your needs:
Check the Database of Professional Organizations
To create a short list of optometrists in your area, you can use the search tools on the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Optometric Association’s websites.
Check the Optometrist’s Qualifications
Start by checking the eye doctor’s qualifications. The number of years they’ve been working in their profession should give you a good idea of their level of expertise.
Skim Through Online Reviews
Online reviews should give you a good idea of what you can expect during a visit to a particular eye doctor. Keep in mind that a few negative reviews aren’t necessarily a red flag. After all, miscommunication can happen even in the best of times. What matters the most in these cases is that the clinic took the time to respond thoroughly and professionally to the patient’s complaints.
Ask Your Friends and Family for Recommendations
Online reviews can give you a general idea of patients’ experience at an eye clinic, but nothing beats hearing from someone who’s actually received care there.
Check the Kind of Equipment an Optometrist Uses
With modern equipment, optometrists are able to check your vision for any underlying issues during an eye exam. If, however, the equipment at the clinic is outdated, your optometrist might have difficulty meeting all of your needs.
Looking for optometrists near you? Scope Optometry offers a wide range of professional eye care services, whether you need a comprehensive eye exam or new eyeglasses. To schedule an appointment, call us at (949) 979-4311 or (949) 409-3040. You can also fill out this form to get in touch with us. Talk to us today!