I finally got in to see the optometrist today (Thank you Lanie for watching Delaney!). I have been wearing my current contacts for nearly 2 months- well past their "good for" date. I must say, I loved the place I went in Havelock. Dr Banks. Wonderful, thorough man. He's the one who finally explained that I had a minute astigmatism, and that I didn't have a freaky large optic nerve, just a freaky curved one. Anyway, I really liked them for many reasons. Unfortunately, I wasn't due for an eye exam till after we moved.
So I went in today. Very nice lady, took forever, and wanted to do more tests because of my freaky optic nerve, despite the fact that all screening tests were normal. And then, I was charged $155. Aack! The very same thing I use to get, that cost me $60 in Havelock, is costing me $155! Are you kidding me?! The inflation here is that bad?! I don't think she did any tests out of the ordinary, so why was it $100 more?! And, she recommended a new (expensive) type of contact. After wearing the sample ones all day, I must say I am not impressed. I'll stick with my cheaper ones, thank you!
Tricare pays for the standard eye exam, so this exorbant amount I paid was just the contact lense exam stuff. How much are you paying to get a contact lense prescription? Was $60 really low, or is $155 really too high?
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Well to let you know about price changes. We will pay 4.06 for a gallon of gas while the state gets to drop there prices NICE! Great goverment the $ sucks 98 yen to $. Mabey we should just make it better and meet back at Cherry Point onces in awhile
Julia and I just went to Dr. Banks last week. I got my spectacle and contacts exams (and a copy of my prescriptions), and they only charged me $35.
$90 is average for a cl exam in CA. The extra amount was probably for the extra tests for the optic nerve stuff. When they talk about abnormal optic nerves, that usually means you are suspect for glaucoma which then they will do a Visual Field exam, a GDX, or OCT to get more information to truly rule out Glaucoma or if it is time to see an ophthalmologist for more specialized treatment. Those tests are costly. I think the Visual field is usually about $60. The more expensive contacts could possibly be Toric Lenses which are supposed to help correct the astigmatism. Some people still prefer the regular contacts that don't have that and get by fine. Be sure to let them know! I wish you could come see my dr (that I work for). I would love to do your eye exam!
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