Christine Hair, OD

We accept most major insurances, but a list of the most common are at the following link: https://newsomeye.com/optical/optical-insurance/

Vision insurance provides additional benefits that most medical insurances do not usually for those with healthy eyes, including routine eye exams, prescription eyewear and contact lenses. Medical insurance helps protect you from unexpected costs of any eye injuries or disease.

Routine eye exams are commonly performed annually to provide glasses and contact lenses. During a visit your doctor will also be ensuring proper eye health and may reveal damaging vision conditions of which you may not notice symptoms but are important to catch in early stages. Other types of exams are usually for the ongoing treatment and management of any ocular diseases that might be uncovered during a routine exam, highlighting the importance of having a routine exam each year. In addition, there are exams for pre-operative and post-operative care for surgery patients.

The Dry Eye Clinic at Newsom Eye offers the latest treatments for dry eye, including: MiBo Thermoflo, Autologous Serum Eye Drops, Stem Cell Treatment, Biological Corneal Bandages– PROKERA®, Prescription Eye Drops, Artificial Tears, and Scleral Contact Lens / PROSE Lens Fitting.

Dry eye disease, or syndrome, occurs when there is a decrease in the quantity and/or quality of the tear film. This condition is associated with an increased tear film osmolarity, inducing inflammation.