Prepare for Your Visit
Preparing for your first appointment at Retina of North Texas.
Your initial appointment may take 2–3 hours.
A first retina visit includes a complete dilated eye examination. Eye drops used for dilation can cause temporary blurred vision, so it may be necessary for someone to drive you home after your appointment.
For your convenience, significant ocular diagnostic testing may be performed during the visit. The doctor will review the results during your appointment so you can understand the findings and avoid a separate follow-up just to review testing.
Decisions about treatment are often based on diagnostic testing completed during the visit. A procedure to treat your retinal condition may be offered at the initial visit, so it is wise to bring a chaperone or driver in case your vision is blurry after treatment.
Please bring
- Physical insurance card for every visit
- Photo ID
- Medication list
- Medical and eye-care records if referred by another provider
- Last clinic note or patient summary from a portal if available
Before your appointment
Records, forms, and special assistance
If you were referred by another eye-care provider or physician, please bring a copy of your medical and eye-care records, or at least your last clinic note or patient summary. Sometimes records sent to us do not arrive in time, so bringing a hard copy is worthwhile.
Please let the receptionist know if you require special help, such as a wheelchair. If this is your first visit and you may require an injection, please bring a driver.
You can download new patient forms before your visit, complete them, print them, and fax or e-mail them to us. Please tell the receptionist if you plan to fax or e-mail forms. Do not worry if you cannot complete every question; our staff will help fill in any gaps.
Insurance
If you are uncertain about your insurance coverage, our office staff will work with you to help determine and understand coverage, including preauthorizations that may be required before surgery.
Contact Retina of North Texas
Phone: 214-233-6170 | Fax: 214-241-4947
Due to high call volume, e-mail is preferred and typically results in a faster response within 24 hours: info@retinanorthtexas.com.