The cornea is the clear circle of tissue that acts as the eye’s “front window.” It allows light to enter the eye and also provides most of the eye’s focusing power. Because of this key role, diseases that affect the cornea can have a significant impact on vision. At the Eye Institute, major effort is devoted to caring for this important part of the eye.
The Eye Institute offers clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of disorders affecting the cornea. We provide patients with a variety of surgical and medical options for treating pediatric and adult cataracts, corneal disorders (Fuchs’ dystrophy, corneal edema and corneal scarring) as well as refractive errors (myopia and astigmatism).
The Eye Institute specializes in the newest technique in corneal transplantation known as DSAEK (Descemet’s stripping and automated endothelial keratoplasty) and is a leading center conducting clinical research in one-stitch and partial thickness corneal transplantation. We also offer the most sophisticated forms of cataract extraction, including no-stitch phacoemulsification using standard monofocal lenses as well as premium multifocal, accommodative and toric intraocular lens implants to correct astigmatism.
LASIK and Refractive Surgical Procedures
The Eye Institute offers the most advanced refractive surgical procedures for the correction of near-sightedness and astigmatism, including blade-free LASIK and PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy).
Learn More
Read about LASIK and revolutionary laser vision correction technologies at www.lasikmcw.com. Diagnostic services include light wave scan analysis, corneal mapping, high speed ultrasound, optical coherence biometry using the IOL Master Instrument as well as microbiological assessment.
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Understanding Your Vision and Medical Insurance
Routine Vision Exam
A routine vision exam usually covers:
- A vision screening
- An eye exam
- A refraction (the test used to determine your glasses prescription)
- A prescription for glasses
Contact Lenses
If you wear contact lenses, there may be an extra fee for a contact lens fitting. Coverage for this varies by plan, so please check with your vision insurance provider.
If a Medical Issue Is Found During Your Exam
During your eye exam, your doctor may identify a medical condition such as dry eye, an eye infection, diabetes-related changes, or another issue that requires medical care.
If this happens, your doctor may recommend one of the following options:
- Return for a separate medical visit.
- The medical visit would be billed to your medical insurance.
- Your routine vision exam would remain billed to your vision insurance.
- This is necessary because vision and medical insurance cannot both be billed on the same day.
- Address the medical issue during the current appointment.
- The current appointment would be billed to your medical insurance instead of your vision insurance.
- You would return another day for the routine vision exam, which would be billed to vision insurance.
- Please note that refraction (the test used to determine your glasses prescription) is not covered by medical insurance.
Your doctor will help you choose the option that best meets your individual care needs.
Questions About Costs
For an estimate of your out-of-pocket cost, please call Patient Financial Services at 414-777-0539.
