Examination
A complete examination includes a series of tests performed by a
certified ophthalmic technician. The pupils are enlarged with eye
drops which allows the doctor to thoroughly evaluate the retina
and optic nerve. A slit lamp is used to examine the eyes for glaucoma,
cataracts and possible retinal abnormalities. The doctor will discuss
relevant findings and appropriate treatment if any is required.
Any questions regarding your examination are welcome. Visits are
approximately one hour. Complimentary screenings for laser vision
correction are available.
Confidentiality
Your records are kept strictly confidential. If another individual
or organization needs access to information about you, we will require
your authorization before any information is released.
Medications
Please bring a list of your prescribed medications with you on your
first visit to our office. If it is easier for you, bring the actual
medications. Your doctor will want to review all medications. When
you need to refill your ophthalmic prescriptions, please notify
your pharmacist as early in the day as possible. He or she will
contact our office for the appropriate authorization.
Insurance & Fees
We participate with most insurances. Our fees for medical and surgical
services are comparable to those of other eye care specialists.
The fees are based on a combination of the level of skill and training
required for the service provided, and the time involved with direct
patient contact and indirect time associated with review of laboratory
data, prior medical records and reporting of findings to your referring
doctor. The office staff will be happy to discuss fees with you
and fully explain billing and reimbursement procedures.
We accept Medicare assignment and many commercial insurances, HMO's
and PPO's. Please be sure to have the proper referral from your
primary care physician for each office visit if required by your
plans. Some insurance companies do not cover routine eye examinations,
(refractive errors are considered routine by most insurance companies).
Most insurance companies, however, cover the medical portion of
an eye exam if a medical complaint is verified. Payment is expected
at the time of service for copayments or non-covered services. Payments
may be made by cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, and the Discover
Card.
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