Discover Vision Centers provides routine eye exams, and fittings for glasses and contact lenses. To order contact lenses, please click here.
The doctors and staff of Discover Vision Centers are specially trained to provide you with a complete spectrum of eye care. Maintaining a routine eye exam is the best way to determine the health of your eye. Annual exams assist in the protection of your eyes, detecting any problems and treating at the earliest stage.
Discover Vision accepts and participates in nearly all locally-available insurance plans. For the most up-to-date list of accepted insurance, please call 816.478.1230 or visit our Insurance and Billing page.
How often do I need an Eye Exam?
The need and frequency of eye exams vary with age, race, medical history, occupation and other factors. Regularity should be determined between you and your eye doctor. The American Optometry Association recommends the following schedule for routine eye care.
Age Exam Frequency
Infant/Toddler
0-24 months
By 6 months of age
Preschool
2-5 years
At 3 years of age
School age
6-18 years
Before first grade and every two years thereafter
Adults
19-40 years
Every two to three years
Adults
41-60 years
Every two years
Adults
61+ years
Annually
People with certain risk factors may need to see an eye doctor more than others. Risk factors include:
Family history of eye problems
African-American over the age of 40
Diabetes
Previous eye injury
If you or a family member is due for an eye exam, call 816.478.1230 today or click here to schedule an appointment.
