Eye Doctors
in Montgomery City, MO

It depends! Dilation is an important part of checking your eye health. We typically dilate all new patients, as well as those with diabetes or high myopia, every year. Others may need it less often, depending on their risk factors.

We also take widefield retinal screening photos (Optos) on every patient. These images are invaluable for tracking changes year to year – but they aren’t a replacement for dilation when a closer look is needed.

We recommend their first eye exam be between 6-12 months old, the next at age 3, and then again before starting kindergarten. Once in school, children should have yearly checkups to help make sure their vision stays on track – especially as they grow and learn.

If your child wears glasses, has a medical condition like diabetes, or you’ve noticed any changes in their vision or behavior, more frequent exams may be needed.

All of our doctors see kids, but Dr. Liepins-Masek (Keene), Dr. Byrd (Ashland and California), and Dr. Masek (Fulton and Keene) particularly enjoy treating kids and are a great option if you’re not sure which doctor to see.

You can check our online scheduler for real time availability! Some locations and doctors book out further, so try a few different locations to find the earliest openings.

* If you’re experiencing a new or urgent problem (new floaters, loss of vision, pink eye, etc.) call the office directly so we can get you in sooner – these problems shouldn’t wait! This online scheduler is intended for your regular, comprehensive exam only

We billed your medical insurance because your exam involved a medical issue, such as dry eye, cataracts, diabetes, or other eye health concerns. Unlike other specialties that only bill one type of insurance (like medical at a primary care office or dental at the dentist), optometry can bill either your vision or medical insurance depending on the reason for your visit.

Yes! The easiest way to get the records you need is to send us a message through the form on the Contact Us page of our website stating exactly what you need, and we can email it to you.

A self pay eye exam is $135

A contact lens consult covers the part of your exam focused specifically on contact lens wear. It includes evaluating the health of your eyes to ensure they’re still healthy enough to safely wear contacts, checking the fit of your lenses, providing trial lenses if you’re switching brands, and any short-term follow-ups to make sure your new lenses are working well for you.