Rising Star Optometry (San Rafael, CA 94901)

• Is there anything I can do to better enhance my vision before an eye exam?

  Unfortunately there is nothing you can do.Wish you good luck!

• Where can i get a cheap eye exam?

  You just need to buy the daily discardable contacts. There is no need to have an eye exam if you want to buy non prescription colored contacts. You can get them from any over-the-counter store or online without a prescription. If you do need an eye exam, you can go to Lenscrafters or Walmart which is less than $100. If you have health insurance for eye exam, you can get it much cheaper.

• Why should I leave my contacts out before an eye exam?

  It won't matter a lot if you wear them less or more than 24hrs.But for safe reason, follow the doctor's instruction.

• Do you need to have an eye exam before purchasing glasses for astigmatism?

  Buying online will save you a lot but you have to have a prescription at hand. There are large selections for you to choose for your favorite eye glasses frames.

• Where to do eye exam only to see if I need glasses, but not sell glasses?

  An optician would do the job to check whether you need glasses,but they could sale their glasses to you and get much benefit from it. So it is better to go to an optometrist.

• Does New York still require an eye exam for license renewals?

  Call your local DMV and ask what the matter is.

• Can I wear contacts before eye exam?

  You should leave them out for at least 24 hours to make the eyes go back to its original condition.

• What does the minus or plus mean in prescription?

  The minus "-" means you are nearsighted while the plus means you are farsighted.

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