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Originally Posted by brightspot01

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.

Respectfully, I agree we disagree in this matter. In general, I was not directly referring to Ocala Eye except that I found it odd that someone can predict the future, with an exact date, of a future problem.

Here is my point of view. I went to the dentist to just have a cleaning performed. I was told I needed a thorough examination first. Being new to Florida medical care, I assumed this is the way some doctors run their business. I had the examination and was informed I needed several teeth exacted and a new upper denture, as well as replacing my lower denture that has worked for thirty years or so. Total cost was three thousand. Two thousand was my out of pocket cost. I was then told that I needed to go to a periodontists, to have my teeth cleaned. I don't see why I need a specialists to do a routine cleaning of my teeth.

I also went to urgent care, for have wax taken out of my ears. The person informed me, that I needed a thorough examination before I could get wax taken out of my ears. Again, I guess I don't understand Florida medical practices. I then went to another Urgent Care Center and had the wax removed from my ears without a problem. In the northeast, you go to the doctor and tell hiim what is bothering you, and he/she treats you for that problem.

Ocala Eye was not pushy and overall, my experience was pleasant.

Hopefully, this explanation will make it clearer why I have this opinion. Again, I agree we disagree.