Are you employed by Wal-Mart?
No. We are independent doctor’s of optometry who chose to locate our practice at Wal-Mart, which is my landlord. We make no income from selling glasses or contacts, only from providing comprehensive exams and treating ocular disease.
How can your fees be so much lower than other eye doctors?
We can offer lower fees because our overhead is lower operating here, and we are able to keep busy seeing patients all day because of our convenient location.
Will I receive a quality exam?
We provide a thorough exam with the most advanced diagnostic instruments to evaluate your vision needs and uncover any other ocular conditions that may go undetected, if not regularly monitored. I received my doctor’s degree after the same four years of training that all optometrists receive and was licensed to practice by the state after extensive testing.
Will I receive a written prescription after the exam? Will the prescription be accepted anywhere?
We will supply a written prescription and summary of your exam as you leave the office. The prescription is valid anywhere in the U.S. even online. In fact we include the PD on every glasses prescription at no extra charge.
I had an eye exam a little over a year ago, and my vision seems fine. Why do I need another exam?
We think it is important that all of our patients receive an annual eye exam. Your vision may not change over a 12-month period but regular check-up enables us to uncover any sight-threatening ocular conditions that can develop, unnoticed by you.
Will you accept my insurance plan?
For the convenience of our patients, we accept most vision plans and medical plans . Please tell the staff your insurance company so that we can confirm your coverage.
Why does it cost more for a contact lens exam?
We do additional testing with contact lens patients to measure the curvature of the eye to ensure that we prescribe the lens that optimizes fit and comfort. We also do an evaluation after you have worn the lenses for a given period to make sure there are no complications.
Will my contact lens prescription allow me to buy any brand of lens I want?
Your prescription is for a specific brand of contact lens that our examination and experience determine what is best for your vision and ocular health. Contact lens are not all the same The contact lens companies spend millions of dollars every year to improve their lenses and regularly introduce new and better technology. You wouldn’t want to buy a five-year-old computer. For the same reason, it’s best to keep current and wear the latest and best lenses. Right now the companies are introducing new lens materials that allow much more oxygen to pass through, making them healthier to wear and enabling people to wear them in comfort for 14 hours or more per day. We recommend these new materials to most patients, even though they cost a little more, because we think they are better for their eyes in the long run.
Does Wal-Mart make high quality glasses? Because they cost less, will they last as long and let me see well?
Wal-Mart will custom-make your glasses in one of its six ultra-modern optical labs, using top quality lens and frame materials, which the company constantly seeks to upgrade. Because of Wal-Mart’s buying power and operating efficiency, you receive top-quality glasses at an everyday low price.
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