What Insurance Plans Do We Accept?


Eye chart We accept almost all Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. With a PPO plan, you can usually see us for an examination without a referral from your primary care physician (PCP). However, since there are so many different insurance plans, you will still need to check your membership book, or call your insurance company to make sure that we are on their provider panel.

Unfortunately, we do not accept any Health Management Organization (HMO) plans. However, many HMO patients choose to see us on a cash basis to improve their access to quality care.

We accept one Optical-based insurance plan called Medical Eye Services (MES). Again, we must confirm that you have proper authorization before we schedule your appointment.

REFRACTION (TEST FOR A NEW GLASSES PRESCRIPTION)
The refraction test -- to determine what prescription gives you the sharpest vision in new glasses -- is not covered by most medical insurance plans. We charge $50 for a normal refraction, and $65-$75 if you have problems with double vision and we must prescribe prism. We quote all of our patients the appropriate fee once we determine what type of refraction is necessary, and you can decide at that point if you would like it done.

Contact lens fitting CONTACT LENS EXAMS
Dr. Ryan sees all of our contact lens patients and prescribes every type of lens available. Once he performs the refraction and takes the necessary corneal measurements, he will discuss the contact lens options that will give you the best visual outcome and the corresponding fees involved. Unfortunately, there are no medical insurance plans that cover a standard contact lens exam or contact lenses, but we have set the following very reasonable fees:

NEW PATIENT CONTACT LENS FITTING/RE-FITTING: $175-$200
This is a patient who has never had a contact lens exam in our office, even if they are a current contact lens wearer. This fee includes the refraction, contact lens training (if necessary), all trial lenses, and 2 follow-ups within 2 months of the initial evaluation. Follow-ups thereafter will be $50/visit.

ESTABLISHED PATIENT CONTACT LENS FITTING: $125-$150
This is a patient who has had a contact lens fitting at our office in the past. This fee includes the refraction, trial lenses, and 2 follow-ups within 2 months of the initial evaluation. Follow-ups thereafter will be $50/visit.

SPECIALIZED THERAPEUTIC CONTACT LENS FITTING: $300
This evaluation is for a contact lens patient with a unique corneal condition/irregularity that requires more time for the fitting process. For example, this would include, but is not limited to, patients with keratoconus, previous corneal transplant, or previous radial keratotomy. Most patients with these conditions are dependent on therapeutic contact lenses to provide them with functional vision. The fitting fee includes the refraction, contact lens training (if necessary), all trial lenses, and 2 follow-ups within 3 months of the initial evaluation. Follow-ups thereafter will be $50/visit.