When an appointment date has been selected for you, we will then mail a packet of information. Included in this packet are forms for you to fill out and bring to your appointment. We ask that for all appointments you bring eyeglasses, list of medications, insurance card(s) and authorization/ referral paperwork. If you are a contact lens wearer please bring your case with solution and eye glasses. Reports from other physicians that you feel will help the doctor address your concerns would be appreciated. We encourage you to list your questions prior to your exam so that all of your questions may be answered following the examination.
It is our goal to see our patient's in a timely manner making certain all of your concerns are addressed. However, in attempts to meet all of our patient's needs we may run behind schedule. As this is your first appointment we ask that you allow for 2 to 2 1/2 hours in our office. For subsequent visits please allow 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Feel free to call our office to check if we are running on schedule.
After the check in process our technician will conduct a brief assessment. (If you are pregnant or think you may be, inform the technician during the assessment process prior to any eye drops) At this point eye drops will be used. Eye drops are necessary for the ophthalmologist or optometrist to conduct their evaluation and formulate their treatment plan. Eye drops are not optional. Depending on who your appointment is scheduled with; ophthlamologist, Dr. Droste or optometrist, Dr. Peters will conduct a thorough evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation the doctor will discuss their findings and propose a treatment plan. At this time any questions you have will be answered
Due to the nature of our practice all minors must be accompanied by an adult to all appointments.