They cast shadows on the retina and appear as spots or cobwebs. You should contact your ophthalmologist if you notice a new onset of flashes or floaters. Generally the eyes may continue to change until a person reaches their early 20 s. The changing of eye correction will often slow down during the teenage years. Refraction is the part of the exam that measures any visual change and a measurement of glasses prescription.
Refraction is performed on almost all complete eye exams.
Medicare will have an allowable amount for each service rendered. If not, the patient is responsible for the balance. The doctor arrives at his diagnosis from the patient s history, which is given by the patient at the time of service. If there is not a medical reason for the patient being seen, we cannot bill the insurance company using a medical diagnosis. Routine eye exams are not covered by some insurance companies.