Patient Bill of Rights
It’s important to us that we both protect your rights, and make sure you understand them. You may not have these guarantees at other practices!
Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses Return Policy
For the most part, the professional fees for services rendered are not refundable, because the service was already completed. This includes payments for eye exams or contact lens fittings.
However, products may be returned for a partial or total refund, depending on the circumstances:
- Eyeglasses lenses are custom-made and non-refundable, but we’re happy to correct any issues.
- Eyeglasses frames can be exchanged, if within 30 days of purchase and in perfect condition.
- If new lenses are required for the new frame, a lab service charge will be applied for 20% of the lens cost.
- Contact lenses can be returned if the original packaging isn’t opened or written on.
- Low vision aids can be returned with the original packaging, for a 20% restocking fee.
Policy for Making New Lenses for a Patient’s Old Frame
We can sometimes put new lenses in old frames, with these limitations:
- We cannot be responsible for breakage when reusing a patient’s old frame to manufacture and insert new lenses. We use the utmost care if we accept a patient’s frame, but in rare cases, the frame parts or materials will be worn and brittle to the point of not supporting a new lens.
- We cannot guarantee repair later. Older frames are usually discontinued by the manufacturer, and replacement parts aren’t available.
- If a patient’s frame breaks during our handling, the purchase of a new frame is the patient’s expense. We may have to discard the first pair of lenses made for the old frame, but no additional charges are assessed for lenses.
Progressive Addition Lens Non-Adapt Policy
Progressive addition lenses (also called invisible or no-line bifocals/multifocals) all come with slight optical distortion at the edges of the lens. Additionally, the reading zone of these lenses is wide enough for most users but is narrower than other bifocals.
The majority of people aren’t bothered by these characteristics, but some may find them unacceptable after 1-2 weeks of trying to adjust to these lenses.
If you can’t comfortably adapt to progressive addition lenses, we will make new lenses in any other design that you wish, at no charge as long as it is within 30 days of dispensing. Because the original lenses were custom-made, we cannot refund the difference in cost if the new lenses are of lesser value.
Eyeglasses Rx Changes
For prescriptions written by other optometrists:
- Eyeglass lenses will be remade one (1) time at no charge, if the prescribing doctor provides a new prescription in writing within 30 days of dispensing.
For prescriptions by doctors at Eyecare Specialties:
- We provide an office visit to recheck the prescription, and new lenses will be made at no charge, within 30 days of dispensing.
- Rechecks after 30 days will be charged the usual fee for a brief exam.
If an Eyecare Specialties prescription is filled elsewhere, and an Rx change is needed, we cannot be responsible for any charges incurred. You will have to follow the optical dispensary’s policies.
About Your Insurance
There are two types of health insurance that can help you pay for eye care services or optical products, and we accept most plans in both categories:
- Vision plans — VSP, Eye Med, etc.These cover routine vision wellness exams, eyeglasses, and contacts.
- Medical insurance — Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare, etc.These cover medical eye care to diagnose, manage, or treat eye conditions.
If you have both insurances, we can sometimes bill some services to one plan, and some to the other. We do this “coordination of benefits” to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. You will be billed for anything not covered by insurance, deductibles, and co-pays.
Please provide insurance cards at the front desk so we can make a copy for current and future billing. We will always notify you and get your approval before billing any insurance plan.
SCHEDULE AN EYE EXAM TODAY FOR A CLEARER TOMORROW!
You deserve to see things as clearly as possible. Schedule an eye exam at Eyecare Specialties to get your prescription up to date.
