1. Doc will dilate your eyes at the exam, you won't be able to see for a few hours after that. It allows him to look for disease.

2. Tell your doc it's your first time.

3. Make a list of questions you have, don't be embarrassed to ask.

4. It will cost more than you imagine to get glasses. Call your insurance and ask. The doc office will add on frames, lenses, and additional for stigmatism (eyes not equal).

5. You can get a prescription (as previous poster mentioned) and take it to Walmart and get glasses for less (possibly, they have less choice on frames).