I am writing about my experience at Dr. Vaxmonsky's office, located inside Lens Crafters in Prince George's Plaza, on January 28.
I went to Prince George's Plaza last Sunday to get new disposable contact lenses.
I was going to another place in the mall but they seemed to be gone due to rennovation,
so I just walked-in Lens Crafters instead.
After a long wait (over 2 hours), I saw Dr. Vaxmonsky, who told me I had a severe cornea infection
so that I should not wear contacts at that time. He briefly checked my eyes, and when I went to the
receptionist. They charged me $284. $59 for eye exam, $100 for checking my infection, and $125 for
contact lens fitting.
Since it took about 3 hours up to this process, I was in a hurry, so I did not argue but charged onto my debit card. I decided that I would go to another doctor for follow up so I can use my insurace. I called them today asking for a refund for contact lens fitting since I didn't get that service. But they refused, saying that he already gave me a prescription. I did get a prescription for glasses, which should be covered under $59 exam fee.
I think charging $125 for so-called contact lens fitting, just trying a pair of sample lens, is already outrageous; but I never tried any lens nor did I get any recommendations.
Furthermore, charging me $100 for just examining infection withoug consulting me?
I know many good doctors, who care about patients' financial concerns. Unfortunately, there are also some doctors who constantly overcharge patients when they do not use your insurance. I think all the doctors should be ablle to give you the price before seeing a patient or at least proceeding to expensive procedures. If not, they can charge you whatever, and I would call it a rip off, even it it was written on the paper.
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