Eye Exam Kansas City, MO | Littlefield Eye Associates

Support Your Long-Term Vision With Regular Eye Exams

Regular eye exams can help you maintain and preserve your ocular health and vision. At Littlefield Eye Associates, our conscientious staff guides you through your eye exam, ensuring your comfort at every step.

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Why Should I Get an Eye Exam?

Eye exams can detect signs of ocular conditions that could pose a risk to your eye health. Some ocular diseases can progress without showing symptoms and cause irreparable damage to your vision. Regular eye exams are your best defense to detect and diagnose these conditions, potentially saving your eyesight.

Aside from routine checkups, Littlefield Eye Associates welcome patients who have sudden changes to their vision, issues with digital eye strain, or require emergency eye care. Come and visit us for all your eye care needs.

How Often Should I Have an Eye Exam?

At Littlefield Eye Associates, we follow the guidance of the American Optometric Association (AOA), which recommends an eye exam at least every 2 years for anyone aged 18–64 and low-risk or asymptomatic. For at-risk patients with diabetes or alternate health issues, an annual eye exam allows you to track your eye health.

Over 65? As you age, your eyesight may be subject to age-related diseases. Annual eye exams can help you monitor these changes, and your optometrist will test your ocular health for glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, some of which do not show symptoms.

What to Expect During Your Eye Exam in Kansas City?

Our comprehensive eye exams evaluate how well you see. We’ll do further testing to detect and diagnose possible ocular conditions. At Littlefield Eye Associates, your comfort is our top priority. Our seasoned optometrists provide a complete assessment of your internal and external eye health.

We use state-of-the-art technology, including optomap retinal imaging and wavefront visual screening. We’ll test several facets of your eye health, including how well you currently see, how your eyes align, your visual field, and color vision. A comprehensive eye exam also assesses your depth perception, intraocular pressure, and refraction, which measures your prescription.

During your appointment, don’t be afraid to chat with your optometrist! We welcome your questions and want to ensure you understand your eye health and how we can help maintain and protect your visual acuity.

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Is it time for your next eye exam? We’re here to take care of your ocular health—your well-being is our priority. So, book your next appointment with the compassionate staff at Littlefield Eye Associates.

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Eye Exam FAQs

Wondering what to expect before your visit? Below are answers to the questions our optometrists hear most often from patients booking an eye exam in Kansas City. If you have a question that isn’t covered here, give our Waldo office a call at 816-523-8421 or bring it up during your appointment. Our team is always happy to walk you through your eye health.

How long does an eye exam in Kansas City take?

Plan for about 30 to 60 minutes at our Waldo office. The exact length depends on the testing your optometrist recommends. If you are a new patient, arriving 10 to 15 minutes early to complete your paperwork helps keep your appointment on schedule.

Will my eyes be dilated during my eye exam?

Your optometrist may recommend dilation to get a clearer view of your retina and optic nerve. We also use optomap retinal imaging, which captures a widefield view of the back of your eye. Your optometrist will discuss which approach is right for you based on your eye health and history.

What should I bring to my eye exam?

Bring your current glasses or contact lenses, a list of any medications you take, and your vision or medical insurance information. If you expect to be dilated, bring sunglasses and consider arranging a ride, since your eyes may be light sensitive for a few hours afterward.

What is the difference between an eye exam and a vision screening?

A vision screening, like the kind offered at school or the DMV, checks how clearly you see and nothing more. A comprehensive eye exam in Kansas City at Littlefield Eye Associates evaluates your full ocular health, including eye alignment, visual field, depth perception, color vision, and intraocular pressure, so conditions that develop without symptoms can be caught early.

Does my eye exam include a contact lens prescription?

No. A glasses prescription and a contact lens prescription are not interchangeable. Contact lenses sit directly on your eye, so they require additional measurements and a separate contact lens exam and fitting. Let us know when you book if you are interested in contacts.

Do I need a referral for an eye exam in Kansas City?

No referral is needed. You can book your eye exam directly with Littlefield Eye Associates online or by calling 816-523-8421. Our office is located at 220 W 75th Street in the Waldo neighborhood, between Wornall Road and Wyandotte Street.

Is an eye exam in Kansas City covered by insurance?

Coverage depends on your specific vision or medical plan. Some plans cover routine exams while others apply only to medical eye care. Visit our insurance and payment information page or call our office ahead of your visit and our team can help you understand your benefits.

What is optomap retinal imaging?

Optomap is a digital imaging technology that captures a widefield view of your retina in a single scan. During your eye exam in Kansas City, it helps your optometrist evaluate the back of your eye for signs of conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, and it creates a record we can compare against at future visits.