[Xavier]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

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.

I check here (TOTV) and with individuals I know and trust for recommendations. Doing that, I go into the doctors office with a certain degree of trust. I usually take their recommendations because they are the professionals. If you don't bring your medical and/or dental history with you it seems reasonable to me that the attending physician or dentist would want to get the whole picture so that can treat you properly. I bring all of my medical records with me on my Smartphone with a program called MYCHART. The participating doctor or medical lab put the results of all tests, medications, etc. in MYCHART as soon as they get them, I carry my most recent MRIs and CTs on Disc. I had dental work done on vacation out west and brought the x-ray to my dentist at my next appointment. I feel that you select an appropriately trained professional for the job. Otherwise you might select a journeyman plumber to check out your prostrate!

Xavier