The refraction fee is $75. This fee is collected at the time of service in addition to your co-pay and/or deductible. NOTE: This fee is due and payable whether or not you receive a written prescription. Sometimes the change in your glasses/contacts is not significant enough to warrant the cost of purchasing new glasses. The [...]
Yes you may, however, if you decline we will not be able to determine if there is any change in your vision and therefore the cause of it. We cannot prescribe contact lenses or glasses without performing a refraction.
Refraction is sometimes necessary depending on the patient’s diagnosis and/or complaints presented that day. For example, if a patient is experiencing blurred vision refraction is necessary to determine if there is a need for glasses or if it is due to a medical problem. Also, if it is due to a medical problem, the refraction [...]
Most insurances consider refraction a non-covered service. Refraction is an essential part of an eye exam; however, Medicare and most insurance companies DO NOT cover it. In the past, we did not charge for this service, however due to the increasing costs of healthcare and the decreasing payments from insurance companies and we can longer [...]
Refraction is the process of determining a glasses prescription. Different lenses are placed in front of the eye and the patient is asked which lens allows them to see more clearly.
Usually, patients have cloudy vision for 1 day to 2 weeks, depending on the type of surgery.
No. There is typically little or no discomfort during cataract surgery.
Every patient is different. Please visit us for a consultation to determine what is best for your eyes.
Yes. You will wear the eye patch after surgery, until the next day when you are seen in the office.
Yes. Cataract surgery can be performed with minimal sedation and local anesthesia.
