Routine/Preventative care: Some medical companies cover routine eye care. The patient must ask their insurance company if s/he has this benefit.
Problem-related services: Billed to medical insurance
We often do not know if the exam will be routine or problem-related until we discuss any symptoms you may be experiencing. If the type of exam changes at any point during the exam we will make our best effort to communicate this to the patient.
Vision coverage is designed to determine a prescription for glasses, help pay for glasses or contact lenses, and evaluate the health of the eyes. Vision insurance does not cover the evaluation and treatment of medical problems. If a medical condition is present the exam will need to be filed to your medical insurance provider.
***If you have any questions regarding insurance coverage or benefits, it is the patient’s responsibility to contact your insurance company.***
Ophthalmologists and optometrists generally recommend eye exams every one or two years, depending on age. For people younger than 50, every two years is suggested, while those over 50 should make an appointment every year. Although you may not have any obvious vision problems, these examinations are important because some of the more problematic eye... read more
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