A routine eye exam is when you come in to have your eyes examined on a regular basis even though you aren’t having any issues with your vision except maybe some blurriness requiring a new eyeglass prescription. Some insurance companies only cover routine eye exams through a vision plan and will not cover them if submitted through your medical insurance plan. It is a good idea to call your insurance company before your visit to confirm whether or not you have coverage for a routine eye exam, what the coverage is and whether it’s through a vision plan or your medical insurance plan. Please let us know when you are scheduling your appointment that you need a routine eye exam. Additionally, at the beginning of your visit when the technician asks you the reason for your visit, state that you are there for a routine eye exam. When you have a concern about your vision, the condition of your eyes or you see Dr. Carlson regularly for the follow-up of a medical condition such as glaucoma, the diagnosis will be a medical one and the exam will be billed to your medical insurance company.