- email: contact@annecy-ophtalmo.fr
- 645 Route de Champ Farçon, 74370 Argonay
- Call us: +33 450230323
Glasses: prescription renewal with the orthoptist
Within the regulatory framework, an orthoptist can renew or adjust an existing optical prescription. This saves time without compromising safety.
Who is this prescription renewal for?
Patients who already have a recent prescription for glasses or contact lenses, with no specific symptoms or known eye disease warranting a medical examination. The precise conditions (age, how recent the prescription is, practice protocol) are set by regulations and explained when booking an appointment.
What happens
After taking your history and measuring visual acuity, the orthoptist checks refraction and suggests a new prescription. If an abnormal sign is found, you are referred to the doctor, often on the same day or shortly afterwards.
When should I see an ophthalmologist?
An initial medical consultation is needed for any new prescription, symptoms (pain, flashes, sudden vision loss), history of eye disease or diabetes, and for children. A comprehensive medical examination remains useful at regular intervals (retina, eye pressure).
Strabismus, rehabilitation and other procedures
The team's orthoptists also perform assessments and rehabilitation sessions on prescription (see strabismus and orthoptics).
Frequently asked questions
Can the orthoptist prescribe glasses for the first time?
No, the first prescription is issued by a doctor.
Is it reimbursed?
Coverage follows French health insurance (Assurance maladie) rules; the reception desk can advise you.
Do I also need to book an appointment with a doctor?
Your orthoptist advises you according to your situation.
Learn more
Our doctors
- Dr Patrice Moyeninmedical retina, vision assessments
- Dr Karim Aouadcontact lenses, vision assessments
- Dr Florian Chaiseeyelids, cataracts, refractive surgery, medical retina
- Dr Aurélia Gaveeyelids, cataracts, refractive surgery, medical retina
On the website
Sources and external information
In the event of sudden loss of vision or pain, see eye emergencies.
Our practices
Annecy-Argonay
645 route de Champ Farçon, 74370 Argonay
Faverges
27 place Gambetta, 74210 Faverges
Rumilly
5 rue Frédéric Girod, 74150 Rumilly
Sallanches
35 rue Emma Lanche, 74700 Sallanches
04 50 23 03 23Book an appointmentDirections and parkingReception Monday to Friday, 8 am – 6 pm