Eye Exams

[sparky69]

So i need to get an eye exam done. I just called a place they can get me in on wed. But the cost for the exam is $99 and my insurance only over $50. weird thing is, I never remember it costing that much last time was $70 i think. Does any one know where i could get it cheaper, but still with a good doctor. looking maybe somewhere in the north side of the city to. thanks

[Slava]

Take a look in the CP Power Ring as there is a free place there. (Bridgeland).

[urban1]

You get what you pay for. Youre not going to get a doctor looking at your eyes for free. If all you need is a new prescription then maybe youre OK with the free exam. But if youre worried about possible problems or have a family history of eye diseases then you might want a doctor to look at them

Depending where you go, youll see either an optician or optometerist or if you have problems you may see an ophthamologist.

[enthused]

I just had my eyes checked the other day, it cost 85$ at Southcenter Optometry (or something like that.. it was in the bottom floor of Southcenter). It was a pretty thorough exam and the doctor explained everything and kinda talked me through everything he was doing.

[FireFly]

I'm going on Friday to the guy at Marlborough... it'll be $75.

[kootenayguy9]

$65 in Coventry Hills

[MacDougalbry]

Wow, isn't this covered by medicare? In BC, you'd get a covered exam every 2 years. I think Saskatchewan is the same.

[FireFly]

Originally Posted by MacDougalbry

Wow, isn't this covered by medicare? In BC, you'd get a covered exam every 2 years. I think Saskatchewan is the same.

You also pay PST.

i say that, but I think a portion of the cost is covered by healthcare and the rest is not. It's a non-essential service. Same with dentists.

[Bill Bumface]

I really wonder if the price increases are because of people now having the ability to buy glasses and contacts for much cheaper elsewhere, leaving eye clinics needing to make up for lost income.

[KevanGuy]

PM Hesla, he might be able to help you out.

[Hanna Sniper]

Originally Posted by FireFly

It's a non-essential service. Same with dentists.

I wouldn't say that, My last two visits to the eye doctor have both cost me $85 ($170 total) only to be referred to an surgeon... When the day comes, I'm knocking on wood my third visit I'm able to get a new prescription for my eye's...

[Flames09]

It's beyond me how eye exams and going to the dentist isn't necessary.. it should be covered by healthcare..

[Khel]

First time I had an eye exam, I went to my wifes optomitrist, a guy that I swear wants me to die, so he can have a shot.... I was pretty sure I had a depth perception problem, but he said I had 20 / 13....

2nd opinion... depth perception problem....

But both cost me $75.... go go health insurance

[FireFly]

Originally Posted by Hanna Sniper

I wouldn't say that, My last two visits to the eye doctor have both cost me $85 ($170 total) only to be referred to an surgeon... When the day comes, I'm knocking on wood my third visit I'm able to get a new prescription for my eye's...

I'm not saying it's non-essential, I'm saying the government has said that, and that's why it's not covered.

[Knut]

As KG said... PM me..... let me know what you need.... if it is just an prescription check i can set you up for 35....

85 for full exam.

[sparky69]

I would like to get a full exam... I wear contacts all the time and want to make sure that everything is all right with the eyeballs

[evman150]

Originally Posted by MacDougalbry

Wow, isn't this covered by medicare? In BC, you'd get a covered exam every 2 years. I think Saskatchewan is the same.

I pay $85 here.

It has to do with your insurance I guess.

[Slava]

The provincial government used to pay for the exams here, but as part of the Klein cost cutting measures this was de-insured on the list for Alberta Health Care. We all know how unnecessary good eyesite is anyway...