This post was most recently updated on August 8th, 2019
Management of Eye Disease
At Optique of Denver we are medically oriented optometrists, who take an active role in the management of our patient’s ocular medical conditions. We diagnose and manage red eyes, pink eyes, black eyes, itchy eyes, dry eyes, diabetic eyes, cataracts, keratoconus, corneal ectasias , as well as a large number of other eye conditions.
Should I go to my Regular Doctor for Eye Problems?
All of the aforementioned conditions need to be managed by an eye doctor. They should be monitored by someone who is trained to diagnose, treat, and manage conditions in and around the eye.
Can I use my Vision Insurance?
Visits for red eyes are considered medical office visits. Therefore they are not billed to your routine vision insurance. Vision insurance is specifically designed by your vision insurance company to only cover screening for ocular conditions during your annual eye exam. If a medical condition is present, then it is most appropriately treated as a medical office visit, as defined by your vision insurance carrier.