Eye care in St. Louis

Eye care businesses help people with vision and eye health, from routine checkups and glasses or contact lens fittings to treatment for conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts and diabetes-related eye disease. Many also offer surgery, and some have an optical shop on site. When choosing one, ask whether the eye doctor is an optometrist or an ophthalmologist, since that affects which procedures they perform. Check whether they accept your vision or health insurance and what a visit costs before you book. For surgery or specialist care, ask for a referral if your plan requires one, and schedule early, because specialist appointments can take weeks to open up.