Eye exams in Racine, WI
Comprehensive eye care for children, adults, and patients with special needs is available at our Racine location. New patients are always welcome.
What happens during an eye exam?
Your overall health, previous visits, and current symptoms will determine the specific tests included in your next eye exam. In general, a comprehensive adult eye exam may include:
Patient History
Vision Tests
Refraction
Keratometry
Tonometry
Eye movement tests
Dilation
Contact lens exams
Optomap® Eye Exams
*Eye exams with Optomap® retinal imaging are available at the following locations: Elm Grove, Milwaukee (Layton Ave), Franklin, Greenfield, Pewaukee, Racine (Douglas Ave), Janesville, Madison (Odana Ave), and Appleton.
How Often Do I Need My Eyes Checked?
The American Optometric Association recommends the following guidelines for people with no signs of eye or vision problems:
| 5 YEARS | At age 5, and again before starting 5k |
| 6 - 18 YEARS | Once a year |
| 19 - 60 YEARS | Every 1-2 years or as recommended by doctor |
| 60+ YEARS | Once a year |
*For children younger than 5, please contact us for a referral
If any of the following are true, please schedule an eye exam right away:
- Your last eye exam was over 2 years ago
- You use computers, phones, or other digital screens for extended periods of time
- You occasionally experience headaches that blur your vision
- You experience an increase in ‘floaters,’ spots or bright flashes
- You experience chronic pain, redness, dryness, itching, discharge, or irritated skin around the eyes
- You’ve received an injury to the eye or eye area
Personalized eye exams & optometry care
Eye exams at Wisconsin Vision in Racine combine state-of-the-art equipment with caring, experienced eye doctors. During your eye exam, we’ll explain the procedures, answer your questions and recommend personalized vision solutions based on the results.
Eye exam services include:
- Visual acuity tests
- Examination of external & internal eye structure
- Optomap® retinal imaging
- Glaucoma & cataract screenings
- Diabetic retinopathy screenings
- Treatments for eye infections, injuries, allergies, dry eyes & digital eye strain
- Preventative care for eye health disorders
- Contact lens exams
General health concerns including high blood pressure, diabetes, and side effects from medications can affect the health of your eyes. Regular eye exams protect your vision and prevent complications down the road. When in doubt, get your eyes checked!
Eye exams for children
We provide affordable eye exams for toddlers and kids ages 3 & up (for infants or toddlers under 3 please contact us for a referral).
Back to school eye exams in Racine
Wisconsin state law requires all schools to request children have a comprehensive eye exam from an optometrist or ophthalmologist before starting kindergarten. The same law also requires optometrists and doctors to work to reduce or waive the cost of childhood eye exams for parents who might have difficulty paying.
Learn more about pediatric eye exams and check out our specials including reduced pricing on eye exams.
Eye exams for seniors
Older adults are at a higher risk of vision loss and some eye diseases. Comprehensive eye exams help detect problems early so they can be treated sooner. Our optometrists provide affordable eye exams for seniors and take Medicare Part B for vision care.
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Using insurance
for an eye exam
Wisconsin Vision in Racine accepts most vision plans including VSP. Your vision insurance covers routine eye exams and may pay for part of your eyeglasses or contact lenses if needed. Flexible spending accounts can be used to pay for eye exams and eyewear.
If you have a medical condition affecting your eye health (such as pink eye, glaucoma, or macular degeneration) your medical insurance may also be billed. We’re happy to do an insurance check and explain your benefits.
Learn more about eye exam insurance coverage at Racine's Wisconsin Vision.
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No insurance
for an eye exam
Many of our patients don’t have vision insurance and are still able to afford regular comprehensive eye exams. We’ll always explain your best options, with or without insurance. You can also use CareCredit for eye exams and eyewear at all Wisconsin vision locations, with interest-free financing for up to a year.
We offer special pricing on eye exams without insurance.
Learn more about eye exams without insurance coverage at Racine's WI Vision.
Eye Exam Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cost of an eye exam at Wisconsin Vision?
Our eye exams are affordable for patients of all ages. We are always accepting and welcoming new patients into our eye center. For specific pricing details on our eye exams for the family, contact our Racine location.
Does the Racine location accept walk-ins?
Those who are walk-ins are subject to the availability around our scheduled appointments. Schedule an appointment online to ensure when you come into the store next you will meet with an eye doctor that same day.
If my child is nervous about their first kid’s eye exam, can I bring them with me to my next appointment?
Yes! This is one of the things we recommend if your child is anxious about their first kid’s eye exam. Bringing them to your appointment will get them familiar with the location, and show them the process is painless and important for everyone to do.
What should I do if I don’t have the answer to my child’s eye exam questions?
Encourage your child to ask questions, even if you don’t have the answer. Let them know they can always ask the doctor during the exam when they have them. Our eye doctors are always open to answering any questions before, during, and after the eye exams.
Does Wisconsin Vision’s Racine location offer Telehealth services?
We are working on implementing Telehealth capabilities at all our Wisconsin Vision locations. Unfortunately, our Racine location does not yet offer Telehealth eye exams.