Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do you charge for your services?
2. Do you accept insurance?
3. How often should I have my eyes checked?
4. Why do I have to have a contact lens exam every year?
5. How much do eyeglasses cost?
6. I have an astigmatism; can I wear contacts?
7. I wear bifocal glasses; can I wear contacts?
8. How long will it take for my glasses to be made?
9. Can I bring in a prescription from another doctor?
10. Do you have my contacts in stock?
11. How much do contacts cost?
12. Do you carry colored contacts without prescription?
1. Do you charge for your services?
Yes. We are a fee-for-service clinic and charge a fee for every service provided.
2. Do you accept insurance?
The Pearce & Pearce student health insurance plan does cover a MEDICAL EYE EXAM, not a routine eye exam. If there is something medically wrong with the patient, Pearce & Pearce will help with examination costs. There are no material benefits for eyewear or contact lenses. See the Pearce & Pearce website for more detailed information. The University Health Center does provide direct billing to other insurance companies. Please call your individual insurance carrier to inquire about coverage for vision services and any stipulations they may have to ensure timely payment.
3. How often should I have my eyes checked?
Contact lens wearers must have an examination yearly. Ask your Optometrist; you may need to be seen on a more regular basis determined by family history or medications you are taking.
- All children within the first few months of life. This is primarily for the evaluation of
neurological and muscular function as well as a gross vision evaluation of the eye.
- Children by age 3 years old. Comprehensive eye exam.
- Children upon entering school (approximately 5 years of age). Comprehensive eye
exam.
- School Age to 19: at 1 to 2 year intervals unless symptomatic.
- Ages 20 - 39: at 2 year intervals except in situations with other medical diseases.
- At age 40 there should be a "baseline" comprehensive eye exam.
- Over 40 there should be a comprehensive eye exam every year, even if not symptomatic.
4. Why do I have to have a contact lens exam every year?
The state of Georgia requires that every contact lens wearer have a yearly eye examination in order to purchase additional contacts because many problems that occur from contact lens wear cannot be detected by the wearer until the condition has reached a level of urgency that could result in loss of sight or discontinuation of contact lens wear. We monitor contact lens wear yearly to prevent problems that may arise and may recommend newer and more advanced lens technology for our patients.
5. How much do eyeglasses cost?
There is no easy way to answer that question. Frame prices can vary by manufacturer and materials. Lenses can also vary greatly in price based on the materials used and the design of lenses needed such as bifocal, trifocal and progressive lenses. It is best to come by and let us look at your prescription and discuss your needs so we can give you a price quote.
6. I have an astigmatism; can I wear contacts?
Yes. Each individual is very different, and many measurements are taken into account when determining if you will be a successful contact lens wearer. Most contact lens manufacturers have expanded their parameters to offer a variety of options that are suitable for most people with astigmatism.
7. I wear bifocal glasses; can I wear contacts?
Yes. Each individual is very different, and many measurements are taken into account when determining if you will be a successful contact lens wearer. Most contact lens manufacturers have expanded their parameters to offer a variety of options that are suitable for many people with bifocals.
8. How long will it take for my glasses to be made?
We do have an in-house lab and can have most glasses ready the same day or next day. If we have to special order a certain material, coating or lens design it may take one to five days to get those orders back.
9. Can I bring in a prescription from another doctor?
Yes, we can fill any valid doctor's prescription for glasses or contact lenses.
10. Do you have my contacts in stock?
Due to the wide variety of contact lens brands and the many power combinations, we are unable to stock all contacts. We do keep in stock many brands our doctor fits most frequently. It is recommended that you plan ahead and order your new supply of contacts prior to using your last pair. We receive most contact lens orders from our distributors within 1-5 business days. In the state of Georgia all contact lens prescriptions expire one year from the date of exam.
11. How much do contacts cost?
Contact lens prices vary by manufacture, materials and design. Call us with the brand you wear and we will be happy to give you a price.
12. Do you carry colored contacts without prescription?
We can get colored contacts with no prescription in them, but you are still required to be examined by an eye doctor to be fitted in contacts. Contact lenses are medical devices regulated by the FDA. In order to purchase them you must have a valid written prescription from an eye doctor. Wearing a contact lens that has not been assessed on your eye can lead to serious complications and in some cases can lead to blindness. You should never wear contacts that have not been prescribed for you.
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