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Contact Lens Policy

Contact Lens Policy

Eye Exam Prior to Contact Lens Fitting ​

A comprehensive eye exam within the past six (6) months is required before receiving any contact lens services. If your previous exam was longer than six (6) months, a new refraction is needed. The refraction will determine your up-to-date glasses prescription, which is needed to calculate an accurate contact lens prescription. If a refraction is performed, you will receive a paper copy of your glasses prescription.

Contact Lens Fitting Policy

All fees cover 90 days of follow-up care; if you experience any issues, we charge no additional fees within that time frame. Any charges associated with a contact lens fitting are due and payable regardless of whether you receive and wear contact lenses.

Acknowledgement: Contact Lens Receipt of Finalized Prescription

Our doctors always provide patients with a paper copy of their contact lens prescription at the conclusion of their contact lens fitting. On October 16, 2020, the FTC demanded that practices provide patient’s with confirmation of their contact lens prescription, which is why we require your signature acknowledging that you received a copy in the office.

Why Do Contact Lenses Cost Extra?

Contact lenses are elective medical devices that require additional responsibility and expense on behalf of patients. Getting the perfect fit for patients requires added testing and diagnostic determinations during the examination process by an optometrist or licensed contact lens examiner.

These extra tasks often include some combination of contact lens history, evaluation of contact lens prescription, contact lens over-refraction, slit lamp examination to evaluate corneal physiology and lens fit on the cornea, keratometry, and lens care instructions.