CONTACT LENS INFORMATION
The
fitting of contact lenses is an exacting procedure, requiring our skill
and your determination and patience. We use only the highest
quality contact lenses. We promise that we will do our best
to
help you wear these contacts comfortably and safely.
A comprehensive eye examination must be performed in this office prior
to the contact lens fitting. This examination includes a
complete
eye evaluation to look for eye disease, a refraction to determine the
contact lens power, and measurements of the surface of the eyes to
determine the contact lens shape. This examination enables
Dr.
Eldridge to make recommendations about the type of contact lenses best
suited to your eyes. The charge for this examination is
either
$125.00 or $150.00.
On a different day, you will then return for a contact lens trial
fitting during which different lenses are placed on your eyes, the fit
and comfort are evaluated, and your contact lenses are
ordered.
The cost of this visit is usually $195.00, but may be more if special
lenses are being fitted. This fee includes the fitting
procedure,
the contact lenses, all accessories, instruction, any adjustment of
lens fit or power required, and all follow-up examinations for the
first three months. At least half of the fee is due before
the
lenses are ordered. The balance is due when the lenses are
picked
up. For your convenience, we accept Visa and
MasterCard.
Lenses will not be dispensed until your account is paid in
full.
If for any reason you return the contact lenses with the accessories in
good condition within three months after the initial fitting, one-third
of the total fee will be refunded. There will be no
exceptions.
Lenses lost, damaged, or worn out will be replaced at your
request. We encourage you to replace your lenses
frequently. We have made an effort to keep lens replacement
costs
competitive with other sources such as drug stores and mail
order. Hard lenses are all custom made and require several
days
to replace. Overnight shipping by Federal Express and direct
shipping to your home is often available at extra charge.
There
will be no refunds for replacement hard lenses that are ordered and not
picked up or returned. Replacement lenses will be neither
ordered
nor dispensed if you have not had a follow-up examination within the
past year.
An Eye M.D. is an
ophthalmologist - a
medical doctor who provides the full spectrum of eye and vision care.
From eyeglasses and contact lenses to medication and surgery, your Eye
M.D. will help you keep your sight for life.
