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Originally Posted by 2BNTV
I went to Ocala Eye and had my yearly exam. I found it a litlle odd, the doctor said I would have cataracs in two years and recommended eye implants so my vision would be 20/20 forever. It might be me, but I think I would get another opinion, as I don't take surgery lightly.
They also recommended progressive type glasses so I can see near and far without having to change glasses. I opted not to, as my vision at a distance would be improved only marginally and I don't want to wear glasses all the time, but just when I need to. I hope your plan covers glasses, as the one's they suggested would have been $400 to $500 and I couldn't justify the expenditure.
I found the staff to be helpful and overall the experience, was pleasant.
Maybe it's me, but I find all services seem to push unneccessary test or recommendations that are expensive.  |
I disagree with your statement about "finding all services seem to push unnecessary test or recommendations that are expensive". Perhaps it's your doctor at Ocala Eye but it certainly is not my doctor there.
I've been going to Ocala Eye for a few years with Dr. Morris as my opthamologist. Although my prescription has slightly changed, he said not enough to get new glasses unless I really wanted them.
(No expensive recommendations)
As you, I don't take surgery lightly and Dr. Morris doesn't either. He would LOVE for my cataracts to be ready for removal because he would LOVE for me NOT to have to ever wear glasses again. Yet, to his dismay, my cataracts are not ready for surgery and he just patiently waits.
(No expensive recommendations that are unnecessary)
As for progressive lenses, I've had them for 15 years and would never go back. The difference between you and me is I've been wearing glasses since I was 6 years old. Progressive lenses provide a full spectrum of sight for me...close up, mid range, and distance. Yet, Dr. Morris did not push that I get new lenses or frames although it's been 10 years since I last did.
(No expensive recommendations)
I have closed angle glaucoma with very high eye pressure. Dr. Morris performed laser surgery to reduce my pressure. It didn't work. He prescribed drops. They didn't work. My pressure is not normal yet it does not effect my peripheral vision and my eyes are otherwise healthy. Dr. Morris could have suggested I have another laser surgery, but he did not. He could have continued to prescribe eye drops. He did not. I am an anomaly and he opted to watch my eyes closely with yearly intensive testing and 6 month checkups.
(No extraordinary expensive recommendations)
As for the cost for new frames and lenses. First, it depends on the frames you choose. Second, it depends on your prescription. Third, it depends whether you add progressive lenses (additional cost), UV protection (additional cost), scratch guard (additional cost), etc. Yes, it can become expensive. When I get new frames and lenses, even with the insurance I have, I still have to pay about $500 - $600 out of pocket, no matter where I go to fill my prescription.
Sorry I'm so long winded, but my recommendation for Dr. Morris at Ocala Eye is worth every word I just typed.