Eye examinations
Scheduling an Appointment
It is easy to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shingleton or one of his associates,
Dr. Mark O'Donoghue, Dr. Teresa Stone, Dr. Claudine Kawabata or Dr. Anmarie
Russo. Just call 617-314-2614 for Boston appointments or 508-534-6082 for Cape
Cod appointments. simply click here to schedule your appointment
online. It is important to have regularly scheduled eye exams. We recommend the
following schedule to maintain optimal eye health. We are committed to excellence
in eye care and we welcome the opportunity to serve you.
| Age or Eye Condition
|
Recommended Care
|
| Healthy adults (up to age 65) without vision
problems |
Every 3 years |
| If you wear corrective glasses, contacts or
have eye disease such as glaucoma or diabetes |
Annual exam |
| Over age 65 |
Annual exam |
Your Eye Exam
Once you arrive at our office, please check-in at the registration desk. You
will be given a packet of materials to complete in our reception area. A certified
ophthalmic technician will greet you and initiate your eye evaluation. The technician
will review your ocular, medical and family history, evaluate your vision and
take special eye measurements.
Next, depending on your visual needs, you will see Dr. Shingleton or one of
our optometrists, Dr. Mark O'Donoghue, Dr. Teresa Stone, Dr. Claudine Kawabata
or Dr. Anmarie Russo. Dr. Shingleton's colleagues provide comprehensive eye
examinations and specialize in refraction with the use of glasses or contact
lenses. Dr. O'Donoghue, Dr. Stone, Dr. Kawabata and Dr. Russo. have a
collective experience of over 40 years in the eye care field. They will examine your eyes thoroughly. If your eyes are
healthy, you will have the option of leaving after their examination. To shorten
your stay in our office, Dr. O'Donoghue, Dr. Stone and Dr. Kawabata will review
your eye care plan with Dr. Shingleton after you have left.
If a vision problem is detected, if you were referred to Dr. Shingleton for
a specific problem, or if specific needs arise, you will be examined by Dr.
Shingleton. You will receive eye drops that require 10 to 30 minutes to dilate
your eye. The eye drops may blur your vision, especially for close work, for
8 to 12 hours. Once you have received your eye drops, you are escorted to the
examination area to rest until your eyes are fully dilated. Our technician will
point out materials pertaining to your particular situation that you may wish
to peruse or take for future reference.
Dr. Shingleton will then examine your eyes and review your initial evaluation
findings. Depending on his findings and your special needs, further testing
may be performed. Dr. Shingleton, Dr. O'Donoghue, Dr. Stone, Dr. Russo and
Dr. Kawabata will then explain their examination findings and recommendations
for your treatment.
Most patients can expect to spend one to three hours in our office for an initial
visit. Special consultations may require more time. Please let us know if there
is anything special we can do prior to your arrival to make your visit more
productive.
Referring Doctor Follow-up
If another doctor referred you to our office, Dr. Shingleton will send your
doctor a consultation letter detailing his examination findings and recommended
treatment plan.
Health Insurance
Prior to your departure, you will see our health insurance staff. We participate
in most local, regional and national health insurance plans. Our fees are similar
to those established throughout New England. Payment is expected at the time
of service and we will assist you in processing your insurance claims. If your
insurance requires a referral from your primary care physician, it is essential
that you obtain this prior to your appointment and bring it with you on
the day of your examination.
Follow-up Care
If necessary, a return appointment will be scheduled for you prior to your departure.
All annual and bi-annual visits are scheduled by mail.
