Fort Carson and Peterson AFB – Peak View Optometry

Will my eyes be dilated?

admin — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:02:58 +0000

Yes in most cases your eyes will be dilated. It is optional and you can choose not to, however a dilated eye exam is recommended by our doctor and allows us to better detect early signs of heath and sight threatening diseases if they are present in your eyes.

What age do you start seeing patients?

admin — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:02:19 +0000

We see patients as young as age 3 in our office.

Why do I have to pay a refraction fee when I use my Medicare coverage?

admin — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:01:59 +0000

Medicare covers the health check of the eye which is our comprehensive eye examination service, but does not cover the service for the glasses prescription, this service is called a refraction. We charge a small fee of $40 for this service.

Why do I have to pay every year for a contact lens fitting/why does insurance not pay for it?

admin — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:01:33 +0000

A contact lens prescription expires annually by law. Contact lenses are medical devices and they need to be kept up to date to maintain a healthy ocular surface and optimal vision. Some vision plan insurances do cover contact lens exams and fittings, but this coverage depends on the specific benefit package in your plan. At this time, Tricare does not cover contact lens evaluations.

What insurances do you accept?

admin — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:01:12 +0000

We accept Tricare, Medicare, Davis Vision, EyeMed, UnitedHealthCare, Spectera, UMR, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, VA TriWest, and Cigna

What insurance do you not take?

admin — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:00:53 +0000

We are not contracted with Medicaid at this time.

Do you accept Tricare?

admin — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:00:30 +0000

Yes, we accept and are in network with Tricare.

Tricare Prime Active:

One comprehensive eye exam covered every 365 days.

Tricare Standard/Select:

One comprehensive eye exam covered every 365 days, goes against the annual deductible

Tricare Prime Retired:
One comprehensive eye exam covered every 2 years

Tricare Standard/Select Retired:
No eye exam coverage, our self pay exam price will apply

Tricare for Life:
Only covers an eye exam in conjunction with Medicare, one exam every 365 days