FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I get in to see a specialist at Omni Eye Services of Atlanta?

A:  Patients are sent to Omni that have eye conditions that are not handled by your doctor of optometry. Your family optometrist is the one who can refer you to us if he/she deems it necessary. Usually, conditions such as pink eye, styes, double vision or blurred vision are handled by your doctor. More involved problems like advanced glaucoma, diabetic retinal changes, and cataract or corneal problems will require a referral to one of our specialists.  A thorough eye exam by your doctor including dilation will determine if you need to see us.

Call your doctor of optometry for referral information including a map to our office. If you do not have an optometrist, call us at 404-257-0814 and we will determine who can best serve your needs.

Q: Why has my optometrist sent me to Omni Eye Services of Atlanta?

A:  Omni has a long track record of working hand in hand with the optometrists in your area. This allows you to continue to be seen by the doctor that knows you best, but if you need specialty medical or surgical care, your doctor has the ability to communicate with the Omni doctors and get the testing and treatment done that needs to be done, in a timely and highly skilled manner. The Omni doctors will then send you back to your family optometrist for follow-up when indicated, making frequent trips back and forth to the specialist unnecessary in many cases.

Q: What should I expect on the day of my visit?

A:  After filling out appropriate paperwork, you will have a preliminary workup by a trained intern or technician. In most cases, expect your eyes to be dilated and to be at the office for at least two hours. Bring a sweater even in the summer as the air conditioning can be quite cold. If you are a contact lens wearer, leave the lenses at home and wear spectacles that day. Bring a pair of sunglasses as the dilation causes light sensitivity. And bring all your eye medications, list of oral medications, and all necessary insurance cards and information.

Q: Where is surgery done if I need it?

A:  Retinal and glaucoma surgery are done at area hospitals such as Northside Hospital, and cataract surgery is done at our modern ambulatory surgery center at the West Paces Ferry location.

Q: What are the benefits to Doctors of Optometry and their patients?

• Omni pioneered co-management in the United States, with 25 years of positive experience with the surgeon/optometrist team approach proving that superior care is delivered via this mode

• Optometric Center Director and staff to facilitate interaction with the surgeons and support optometrists in the non-surgical treatment of  patients

• Supporting Omni Eye Services is equivalent to supporting the profession of optometry. Omni has been instrumental in furthering the scope of practice for optometrists, which has tremendously improved access to affordable eye care for patients

• The highest quality patient care available; board certified sub-specialty surgeons who work with optometrists as an extension of optometric practices, without competing for primary care

• Same Day Cataract Surgery Program for straightforward cataracts, including Van Transportation

• Special testing, such as digital photography, visual fields, corneal topography, GDx VCC Nerve Fiber analysis, OCT and IOLmaster

• Omni's physicians are nationally recognized for their clinical accomplishments and are often published in professional medical/optometric journals

• Continuing Education Seminars featuring local and nationally known speakers 

  Three conveniently located offices throughout the Atlanta Metro Area

  Competent, caring staff to assist your patients, and arrange for them to be seen without delay

  On-Call support for after hours and weekend patient emergencies for Omni supporters and their patients

  Marketing Director makes visits to offices to determine your needs, and provides materials that facilitate seamless referrals and communication between professionals

VISIT US AT: 5505 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd. Suite 300 Atlanta GA 30342
PH: 404-257-0814 | 800-822-4585 | FAX: 404-843-8521 EMAIL: omnieyeatlanta@aol.com