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At Desert Retina Consultants, our goal is to make your experience safe, efficient and informative. Below you will find some helpful information about your upcoming appointment, including patient forms you may print and bring to the office if you choose. If you have any questions about your upcoming visit, please call our office at (760) 340-2394.
In addition to the forms below, please be sure to bring:
At our practice, we believe your eye health should be your top priority, not a financial burden. We’re proud to accept the Alphaeon Credit Card, a flexible solution for managing the cost of crucial retina treatments, diagnostic testing, and appointments. With Alphaeon Credit, you can get the care your physician recommends right away and pay over time with flexible monthly plans that fit your budget.
* Subject to credit approval. Purchases must be made using the ALPHAEON CREDIT Card Account, issued by Comenity Capital Bank, which determines credit qualifications and promotion eligibility. Minimum payment is $27.00. Minimum interest charge is $3.00 per plan. Standard variable APR is 32.99% (based on the Prime Rate). Valid for single transactions only.
** A soft inquiry is used to check your eligibility, which will not affect your credit score.
There is an easier way to pay for your vision care. We’re pleased to accept the CareCredit credit card, North America’s leading patient healthcare financing program.
CareCredit lets you begin your procedure immediately — then pay for it over time with monthly payments that fit easily into your monthly budget.
Whether you need advanced diagnostic imaging, retinal injections, or surgical care, CareCredit can help you see clearer, sooner.
CareCredit is the credit card exclusively designed for healthcare services. CareCredit offers special financing on purchase of $200 or more* for healthcare procedures not commonly covered by insurance. Why put off improving your vision tomorrow, when you can see clearer today?
*Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. Visit www.carecredit.com for details.
Understanding which insurance applies to your eye care visit can feel confusing. That’s why we created this short video to explain the difference between health insurance and vision insurance, and when each one is used.
Both health and vision insurance play an important role in keeping your eyes healthy and your vision clear:
To make the most of your benefits, please:
During your visit, a thorough examination and testing will be performed by our physicians and staff. This usually requires that your pupils be dilated. Dilation of the pupils typically lasts 2-6 hours and can impair your vision. While this is transient and variable in each patient, for safety reasons we recommend that you arrange for a driver to and from our office. We also welcome family or friends to attend appointments to help with questions or instructions.
Upon arrival to the office, you will check in at the front desk and receive forms to complete. You may download patient forms above to same time during your visit.
You will then meet with a medical technician who will thoroughly document your concerns and medical history. To help expedite your evaluation, we ask that you bring a list of your current medications and medical history.
Next, your ocular “vital signs” (i.e., vision and pressure) will be assessed. Your eyes will be dilated, and you will be asked to wait as the drops take up to 30 minutes to take effect. At this time, the doctor will screen your chart and order further testing to be performed while you wait. Depending on what needs to be addressed during your visit, your visit time to the office may last as short as 30 minutes, to as long as 2 hours or more. If you need to take specific medications at set intervals (particularly for diabetes), we recommend that you bring your medications with you.
After the preliminary work-up is completed, you will move to the exam room. Your doctor will perform an examination and interpret the findings. If necessary, specific imaging tests of your eyes may be performed on the same day or a different day to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of your condition. Your diagnosis will be reviewed and recommendations regarding treatment will be made. Most treatments can be performed in the office on the same day or re-scheduled as necessary. If surgery is required, after discussion with your doctor and addressing your questions and concerns, you will meet with a surgery scheduler to arrange the details of surgery.
Serving patients in Palm Desert, Palm Springs and Riverside areas.
