What to Expect

The length of your appointment can vary based on the severity and complexity of your eye condition. The average appointment length is between two to three hours in order for us to properly evaluate your condition. Both of your eyes will be dilated and can affect your ability to drive. It is recommended that you arrange transportation to and from our office. As we are a referral practice, with unpredictable emergencies sent to us for our immediate attention, our appointment schedule at times can be delayed.

Please bring the following to our office:

• Your medical insurance cards.
• Authorization from your primary care doctor or health insurance plan.
• Your medications or a list of medications with dosages. Be sure to include any and all eye drops!
• Diabetic patients should consider bringing a meal or light snack if their appointment is in conflict with a regularly scheduled meal.
• Eyeglasses for distance and near vision.

It's in the little things:

• We have a large print lending library.
  You are welcomed to borrow any book and return it at your next visit.
• Refreshments are available in our office during your visit.

Forms to fill out and bring along to your visit :

To save time, please print and fill out the following forms and bring along for your visit. Forms are in PDF format. If you cannot open them, you can get a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader here.

• Patient Information Release 
• Records Release Form 
• Directions to Eye Care Associates 

Why does it look like I am double billed for the treatment?
Most testing and procedures are done per eye so on your billing statement you will see a line item for the left eye and a line item for the right eye.

Is all testing covered by insurance?
Certain testing and treatment is considered investigational and not covered. Prior to having such testing or treatment, you will be asked to fill out and sign an ABN (Advanced Beneficiary Notice) Form. The purpose of this form is to inform you that a specific test or treatment might not be covered by your insurance and you are agreeing to pay for the charges in full.

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