Sees every patient and spends the end of each visit going over what she found, in plain words. She set the hours around the workday so people can come in before work or at lunch.
Eye care in Cleveland, Tennessee
Eye exams for people who look at a screen all day
Dr. Lakita Saunders checks how your eyes focus at the distance you work, looks after their health, and tells you which part of the visit your vision plan pays and which part medical insurance pays.
Who pays for what
Which plan pays for your visit
It depends on why you came in, not on the room you sit in. A routine exam goes to your vision plan, a visit about an eye problem goes to medical insurance, and some visits are both. Plans differ, so we check yours before you come.
| Why you are coming in | Vision plan | Medical insurance | You pay directly |
|---|---|---|---|
| A yearly exam for new glasses or contacts | Vision planYesUsually billed here. Your plan sets how often it pays and what it covers. | Medical insuranceNoNot for a routine exam. | You pay directlyWe give you a written estimate before the visit. |
| Tired, dry or blurry eyes after a long day at a screen | Vision planNoNot for a visit about a problem. | Medical insurancePartialOften billed here, because you came in with a complaint. Plans differ, so we check before your visit. | You pay directlyAn option if you would rather not use insurance for the visit. |
| A check on eye health, such as for diabetes or glaucoma | Vision planNoNot for a visit about a disease. | Medical insuranceYesUsually billed here, because the visit is about your eye health. | You pay directlyWe give you a written estimate first. |
| A contact lens exam and fitting | Vision planPartialMany plans pay part of a fitting. The plan decides how much. | Medical insuranceNoNot for a fitting. | You pay directlyFitting fees are agreed with you in writing first. |
| Glasses and lenses | Vision planPartialAn allowance toward frames and lenses, if your plan has one. | Medical insuranceNoNot for glasses. | You pay directlyYou pay for whatever your plan leaves out. |
| A follow-up for an eye problem | Vision planNoNot for a follow-up. | Medical insuranceYesUsually billed here, like the first visit for the problem. | You pay directlyWe give you a written estimate first. |
What we do
Care for the eyes you use all day
Every visit starts with how you use your eyes, then checks how they focus and how healthy they are.
Eye exams
A full exam of how your eyes focus and how healthy they are, with a copy of your prescription before you leave.
About eye examsScreen-work eyes
Tired, dry or blurry eyes at the desk, measured at the distance you work.
Tired eyes at workEye health
Checks for eye disease, visits for a red or irritated eye, and urgent visits.
Eye health and urgent visitsGlasses and lenses
Frames fitted to your face and lenses chosen for the distances you use.
Glasses and lensesYour prescription
A copy after every exam and fitting, to fill anywhere you like.
Your prescription is yours
Around your workday
Bring your desk to the exam
Tell us how far your screen sits from your eyes, how many screens you use and how long you look at them. We measure at those distances, so the lenses we suggest are for the work you do and not only for the chart on the wall.
Early appointments
Visits start at 7:30 a.m., before the workday begins.
Measured at your distance
Near, arm's length and across the room, not only far away.
Clear on cost
A written estimate before anything you pay yourself.
The people you meet
One doctor, and the team around her
Dr. Saunders sees every patient. Her team handles the first measurements, your glasses and your benefits.
Eder Roldan
Dispensing optician
- Dispensing optician · TN License no. 000000
Fits and adjusts glasses, and helps you choose lenses for the distances you work at.
Tracy Norwood
Clinical assistant
Runs the first measurements before you see the doctor and answers your questions about them.
Leilani Castro
Patient coordinator
Books your visit, checks your benefits before you come and explains your estimate.
Questions
What people ask before they book
Do I need an exam if I see fine?
Many eye conditions cause no change in your vision at first, and glasses are only one reason to come. An exam checks how your eyes focus and how healthy they are, so it is worth having on a regular schedule even when everything looks sharp.
Why was part of my visit billed to medical insurance?
A visit about an eye problem, a disease check or a follow-up is billed to medical insurance, while a routine exam is billed to a vision plan. Many visits are a mix of both, and Leilani explains which part goes where before you pay anything.
Can I fill my prescription somewhere else?
Yes. Your prescription is yours. We give you a copy after your exam and fitting, and you can fill it anywhere, online or in a shop.
How long will my visit take?
A routine exam takes about 45 minutes. A contact lens fitting adds a second visit. We tell you when you book if your visit will take longer.
What should I bring to my visit?
Your current glasses and contact lenses, your vision and medical insurance cards, a list of your eye drops and medicines, and a note of how far your screen sits from your eyes and how many hours you look at it.
Visit us
Find us on Keith Street
Early appointments start at 7:30 a.m., with parking at the door.
Horizon Eye Care
Address: 2250 Keith Street NW, Suite 6 Cleveland, TN 37311Phone: (423) 555-0104Hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: ClosedParking is in the lot in front of the building. The entrance is on the ground floor.
Get directions to the Horizon Eye Care officeBook a visit before work, or at lunch
Pick a time in our booking system, or call and we will find one with you.