• A list of medications (including eye drops and supplements) that the patient already uses

• Glasses and optical prescription (if available) used by the patient

• Insurance cards

• A form of ID

In addition, please bring anything that your child enjoys to make them comfortable and relaxed. Though we have a few toys and distractions in the office, we find that children are most comfortable with things familiar to them.

New patient appointments usually vary from one to two hours. Appointments for established patients can vary from forty-five minutes to an hour and a half dependant upon whether your child requires dilation. Although we try our hardest to maintain flow in our office, there are times when we get backed up. Therefore, we try to inform patients and families of any delays.

Depending on the type of drops used and how much was actually absorbed into the eyes, your child's eyes will stay dilated for 6 hours to 2 weeks. You may always ask which type of drops were used and we can let you know how long you can expect them to affect the eyes. The most common drop(s) we use in the office usually lasts for 6 hours. Near vision and photosensitivity are most affected and patients may complain that things are blurry or that they cannot see.

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