Dr. Assalita performs all aspects of the  eye examination and spends quality time with you.  The schedule is not  " double" booked or otherwise intentionally overcrowded, so that we can devote the proper time to your visit.   Twenty four hour notice is required to change or cancel your appointment, otherwise there is a missed appointment fee and the cost varies  depending on the time allocated for your visit and  your circumstances.  There is answering machine 24 hours a day to leave a message if you need to cancel your appointment which is a courtesy to other patients and this office.

 For your first visit with Dr Assalita's office, please take the following with you  and please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time:

 a/ medical and vision plan insurance cards which will be copied

 b/ a list of all medications [ including generic and non prescription products ] currently used, and dosages

 c/ your current glasses even if you are a contact lens wearer

 d/ any old records pertaining to your eyes or your current problem

 e/ if possible, a copy of your more recent general health summary or office visit from your primary physician { yearly History and Physical } if you have a medical eye problem as the purpose of your examination

 f/ any insurance required referral forms or documents ( you should contact your insurance prior to the visit if any  questions about coverage )

 g/ your completed first registration. You should download this by clicking on light blue highlights, or go quicklinks,  and complete it in advance if possible.  You are always welcome to stop by the office if you are in the area to drop off the completed forms in advance of your appointment, if you have questions, or need a printed copy to complete.

 h/ If you are a contact lens wearer, you must have your lenses in at least four hours before your appointment .  Bring your current  Rx bottles and cleaning solutions

 i/ You will have drops in your eyes which will affect your vision after the exam. We suggest your bring sunglasses, and consider having someone drive you home,

 j/ check book or cash if you have an insurance co-pay , need to purchase supplies, contacts, or  other products  ( due at time of visit )

 k/  do not hesitate to write down in advance any questions you have so that you do not forget what you want to review at your visit. It is also helpful, if you have a considerably involved history, to provide a written summary that we can attach to your record. Remember, especially for more complex issues, or if you have been to several other offices, the small details may make the difference in guiding us to effective solutions

 Please note: Plan on spending about one hour at the office for your first New Patient visit.   While there are sometimes urgent care visits that put the schedule slightly behind, we ask you be considerate of those instances, since that same extra time may be needed for you one day.