Eye Exams
Dr. Walter Choate and our team offer truly comprehensive exams to protect your eye health. While many optometrists perform quick vision checks, our in-depth eye exams offer a higher level of care to protect your sight.
Learn more during a visit to Choate Eye Associates, serving Nashville, TN.
Vision Screenings vs. Our Unique Approach to Eye Exams: What's the Difference?
While most optometrists offer vision screenings, Dr. Choate is one of the few doctors serving Nashville, Goodlettsville, or Hendersonville, TN, to offer truly comprehensive eye exams.
Comprehensive eye exams are different from vision screenings, although we generally perform the two at the same time. A comprehensive exam typically focuses on the physical health of your eye. During your visit, Dr. Choate will check for a variety of concerns, including:
Contact Choate Eye Associates
& Schedule Your Next Eye Exam
Our Goodlettsville, TN, optometrist's office is located just 20 minutes north of Nashville. Unlike a corporate optometry practice, we only have one location and we go above and beyond to provide a positive experience.
When you visit our eye doctor, you can enjoy:
- A unique selection of luxury eyewear
- High-end technology not available at other practices
- Personalized care from start to finish
If you have not had an eye exam recently, your optical health may be at risk. Contact our office online or call our office to book an appointment today:
(615) 851-7575
“Dr. Choate is the best!” Hear From Patients In the Nashville, TN, Area
Victoria Hardaway
Goodlettsville, TN
2024
I’ve been coming to Dr. Choate for 12 years. He was the first eye doctor who paid enough attention to help me get contacts that actually fit my eyes. His staff is so welcoming and friendly.
View on GoogleAlicia Frierson
Goodlettsville, TN
2024
Friendly and professional staff. I have been a patient here for years and I’ve never had a bad experience. Dr. Choate is the best!
View on GoogleDoctors Recommend Regular Eye Exams to Promote Your Long-Term Vision & Overall Health
Regular eye exams are the best way to diagnose and treat health issues at their earliest stages and before the onset of symptoms. Based on your age, background, and other risk factors, doctors recommend that you schedule an eye exam annually or more frequently.
General Population
Everyone should undergo regular eye exams and you should schedule them more frequently as you get older. Eye professionals generally recommend eye exams every one to two years depending on age and medical conditions.
At-Risk Individuals
If you have a high risk of vision problems, you may need more frequent eye exams. For example, if you have diabetes, we will typically recommend at least one visit per year because of the increased risk of eye diseases.
Protecting Your Vision Becomes Increasingly Important With Age
Eye exams become increasingly important as we age. Through regular exams, Dr. Choate can identify eye diseases and treat them before they permanently damage your vision.
In particular, regular eye exams will help to diagnose glaucoma. Without routine care, this disease will often go undiagnosed until it causes major vision loss.
In addition, with age, you are more susceptible to vision deterioration, such as nearsightedness and farsightedness. At your visits, we can monitor your eyesight, updating your lens strength as needed.
We Accept Insurance and Financing
Eye exams are essential for maintaining your overall health and well-being. That's why our office accepts the following payment methods to help you afford eye care treatment:
Insurance
We accept most insurance plans at our eye care practice. If you have vision insurance, your comprehensive eye exam will likely be covered. Our office staff can consult with your provider to see how much coverage you will receive, then provide you with a quote for any out-of-pocket costs.
Financing
If you don't have insurance, we accept financing through CareCredit®. CareCredit offers monthly financing plans at low to no interest rates. This way, you can receive essential eye care without exceeding your monthly budget.
Don't Delay Request an Eye Exam in Nashville Today
If it's been a while since your last eye exam, you need an updated prescription, or you have an eye health concern you'd like to discuss with us, we're happy to help with a comprehensive eye exam. Eye exams aren't just for testing your visual acuity. They can help our eye doctor spot any irregularities and preserve your eye health. Early detection is vital to treating and managing eye diseases, so call our Goodlettsville practice serving Hendersonville and Nashville today to request an eye exam:
(615) 851-7575
"Very thorough exam and discussion."
Michael King
Goodlettsville, TN
2024
Dr Choate and his staff at Choate Eye Associates were friendly, informative, and effective. Dr Choate matched exam results with custom glasses and contact lens options to meet my lifestyle and needs. Very thorough exam and discussion.
View on GoogleAshley Ayers
Goodlettsville, TN
2024
Dr. Choate and everyone on staff were so friendly and helpful. He did a test for misalignment of my eyes that no other optometrist had ever mentioned to me before. It turns out that I have some misalignment and he prescribed specific lens to help with it. They also have a really good frames selection.
View on GoogleWhat Happens During an Eye Exam?
Because our eye exams are comprehensive, they usually last about one hour. A comprehensive eye exam consists of several tests performed with state-of-the-art technology. These assessments include:
Each comprehensive eye exam usually lasts about one hour and includes a variety of tests.
Does Your Prescription Call
for Contact Lenses or Glasses?
Visit Our On-Site Optical Boutique
If your new prescription requires contact lenses or glasses, you will be directed to our on-site optical boutique. Here, we will help you find contact lenses that fit comfortably or designer glasses that complement your style and facial features. We have a wide range of high-end brands and designer frames available, so families travel from Hendersonville, Nashville, and other communities to visit our luxury optical boutique.
A Nashville Eye Exam Patient Shares Their Experience
"The most thorough eye exam I have ever had. Dr. Walter Choate was very courteous and professional while tending to my vision needs. Top of the line equipment were used on each testing proceedure and allowed him to make the best recommendations for my needs. Barbara took great care of me during the fitting and lens ordering. Her patience with me earned her my respect. Becky took care of payment with a smile and over I came away with a positive experience that needed to be shared. This is my new optometrist office for as long as I'm in Tennessee!" Brandon Lau
