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Westheimer Vision Associates

Our Services

Services

Comprehensive eye examinations, fitting for all types of contact lenses and the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases. We provide pre and post-operative care for laser, cataract and other eye surgeries.

Our qualified opticians are always at your service. Please see The Optical Shop section for more information.

Our doctors are experts in contact lenses and routinely exam patients of all prescription types. Patients with complex prescriptions are delighted to find they have options in contact lenses. Our large inventory of contact lenses allows you to receive your contacts the same day in most cases.

Colored contact lenses are available for our patients with or without correction powers for those interested in a change.

Facilities and Equipment

In-house optical laboratory, Humphrey Visual Fields instrument for testing peripheral vision, fundus photography for taking retinal photos and corneal topography that creates a 3-dimensional map of the surface of the curvature of your cornea.

Our Optical Shop has a demonstration area with all the latest lens types and tints available. See our polaroid demonstration to discover if polarized lenses are right for you.

Our waiting room is designed for your comfort. Enjoy articles from our extensive selection of magazines while enjoying complimentary coffee. For the children, a play room is provided. We have a LEGO table, building blocks and lots of fun books. Parents love this room for their children.

While you are here take a look at our curio cabinet filled with antique eyewear and optometry instruments. We have spectacles from the pre-revolutionary era including Ben Franklin style glasses. On display are hand held magnifiers and other instruments and tools dating back to the 19th century. Just for fun check out the 1950 eyewear. Having this collection in our office has bought back memories for many of our patients.

Types of Payment Accepted

We accept Cash, Personal Checks, Debit Card, American Express®, MasterCard®, Visa®, and Discover®.

Insurance Plans

We participate with VSP, Medicare, and

Avesis
Blue Cross & Blue Shield plans
Cigna
Cigna Vision
Davis Vision
Eyemed
First Look Vision
Humana CompBenefits
Humana Medicare
Medicare
OptumHealth Vision
Superior Vision
Visioncare

. Check with our staff if you have other types of coverage.

Languages Spoken

Our staff speaks English, Spanish, and Tagalog.

EyeGlass Guide

EyeGlass Guide will help you better understand the many lens choices available to you. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs. At the end, you'll receive eyewear suggestions specifically tailored to meet your needs. EyeGlass Guide brought to you by Transitions®
   Eye Glass Guide - English
   Eye Glass Guide - Spanish

Photochromic Demonstrations

View an instant demonstration of Transitions® photochromic technology. See how lenses darken and fade back to clear to provide continual visual comfort and protection. Demonstrations brought to you by Transitions®
   Interactive Demonstration of Transitions® lenses in different environments