Find an Eye Care Provider
Find Your Nearest Eye Care Provider
To find eye care providers or optometrists, search for cities, towns or zip codes in the field below and then select a location nearest to you. A provider list will also appear under the map.
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Why You Need a Primary Eye Care Provider
Just as it’s important to establish a relationship with a medical primary care provider, it’s equally important for you to have a similar relationship with a primary eye care provider. Maybe you don’t need glasses, but did you know that many common eye diseases don’t have early warning signs?
Diabetic Retinopathy, for example, is a common complication of diabetes, which can go undetected for as much as ten years and can result in blindness. Unfortunately, as many as 50% of people who may have this disease are diagnosed too late for treatment to be effective. Early diagnosis and timely treatment, provided by your primary eye care provider, may avoid devastating vision loss.
You also want to be proactive and aware of any eye issues you notice, such as:
- Blurry vision
- Red, swollen or painful eyes
- Not seeing in focus when you’re wearing your glasses or contacts
Any alarm can be avoided in these situations, if you have an established relationship with an eye care provider, who is a member of EyeBenefits. You won’t have to waste time looking for eye care discounts because you know your membership is providing the best price and excellent eye care.
How to Find Your Primary Eye Care Provider
Your primary eye care provider will most likely be an optometrist, who can:
- Give you a comprehensive dilated eye exam
- Write a prescription for glasses or contacts
- Prescribe medicines
You can search in the internet or ask friends and family for referrals. Or you can become a member of EyeBenefits, which will provide a variety of eye care providers in your area. In the capital region of New York State, you will find fifty different eye care providers, making it easy to find an eye care professional conveniently located to you. After your first appointment, consider if:
- The doctor explained things in a way you could understand
- You were given the opportunity to ask questions
- You feel like you can trust the doctor with your eye care
For serious eye problems, you may want to see an ophthalmologist, who provides treatments like surgery, something that optometrists do not. If you are in need of specialized eye care or desire LASIK surgery, your primary eye care provider will be able to make recommendations. This again will save you time and energy looking for your best option. Having an established relationship with your primary eye care provider will give you confidence and peace of mind regarding their recommendations for your eye health.