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Your Eye Exam
Scheduling an Appointment
It is easy to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shingleton or one of his associates, Dr. Stephen Taylor, Dr. Claudine Kawabata, Dr. Kristy Wooler or Dr. Lisa Murray. Dr. Shingleton sees only patients needing cataract or
glaucoma surgery. His associates help with preoperative evaluations of these issues and provide care for general eye problems. 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 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.
Stephen Taylor, Dr. Claudine Kawabata, Dr. Kristy Wooler or Dr. Lisa Murray. Dr. Shingleton's
colleagues provide comprehensive eye examinations and specialize in refraction with the use of
glasses or contact lenses. Dr. Taylor, Dr. Kawabata, Dr. Wooler and Dr. Murray have a collective
experience of over 50 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. Taylor, Dr. Kawabata, Dr. Wooler and Dr. Murray 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 45 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. Taylor, Dr. Kawabata, Dr. Wooler or Dr. Murray will then explain their examination findings and recommendations for your treatment.
Most new patients can expect to spend three hours in our office for an initial visit. Special consultations may require more time. Please let us know if there is anything that we
can do prior to your arrival to make your visit more productive.
Referring Doctor Follow-up
Dr. Shingleton will send your referring 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.
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