Petty Vents

[Addie]

Addie....did you read the article Kay posted? It's the FTC website - the F meaning Federal, so it applies to all states.

Here is patient rights and prescription info from that site, in case you missed it:

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0116-prescription-glasses-and-contact-lenses#violations

I think part of the reason my eye doctor can get away with the way he operates is because his whole operation is all part of the Elder Service Plan that I am covered by. Most of his patients are elderly or immigrants that do not know the law or understand English very well. He is an MD where as all of the rest of his staff are opthamologists. Most eye doctors are DO's instead of MD's. He did his full internship plus full residency, at Mass Eye and Ear. One of the most prestigious facilities for what they specialize in.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

My eye doctor handed me a laminated card with the Clinic and Doctor's name, address phone on the front and my prescription on the back. I was able to walk out with my prescription at anytime, I walked directly to the reception desk and handed it to the lady who also happens to live on the same street I do. Took a week to get my fancy glasses...i.e no-line bifocals with Transitions and severe astigmatism correction.

 

[Kayelle]

I think part of the reason my eye doctor can get away with the way he operates is because his whole operation is all part of the Elder Service Plan that I am covered by. Most of his patients are elderly or immigrants that do not know the law or understand English very well. He is an MD where as all of the rest of his staff are opthamologists. Most eye doctors are DO's instead of MD's. He did his full internship plus full residency, at Mass Eye and Ear. One of the most prestigious facilities for what they specialize in.

Yet another case of smoke and mirrors Addie.
None of what you said has anything to do with your Doctor being required by FEDERAL LAW to provide you with your prescription.

 

[Cooking Goddess]

...He is an MD where as all of the rest of his staff are opthamologists. Most eye doctors are DO's instead of MD's...

Addie, you have your letters all mixed up!
M.D. = Medical Doctor
D.O. = Doctor of Osteopathy

- Both are fully trained and licensed medical professionals. Either of them can specialize to become licensed Ophthalmologists. The difference between an MD and a DO lies in the philosophy in how each discipline treats the patient. DO vs. MD: What's the difference?

O.D. = Optometric Doctor

- An optometrist is an eye doctor who has earned the Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree. Just not a specialist that is trained to perform eye surgery or some other medical procedures. They can, however, administer medicinal eye drops and provide a prescription in almost all states. All states that aren't named Massachusetts. MA ophthalmologists must have a very strong lobbying group.

As far as "I think part of the reason my eye doctor can get away with the way he operates is because his whole operation is all part of the Elder Service Plan..."? No matter what "plan" he belongs to, or the make-up of his patient group, he is blatantly ignoring a federal law. You might want to look for a new eye doctor before this one is hauled off to jail...:

 

[Cheryl J]

^ +1...

 

[caseydog]

All I know is that the more I pay for glasses, the more likely they are to get lost or broken.

I lost my $500 progressive glasses a few months ago. They are probably somewhere in my house, but I can't find them. But, I didn't like them, so I have mixed feelings.

I have about five pairs of 20-dollar reading glasses -- which do the job. I lose them, too. I have left a few in rental cars -- I have to really go through rental cars at airports or I leave all kinds of stuff in them, that I will NEVER get back. Hertz #Gold Five Star get's you a free upgrade to a Mercedes, but it does not get your stuff back if you leave it in that Mercedes.

So, I don't go to the eye doctor anymore. I just buy cheap reading glasses, and they make progressive reading glasses now, and just live with it if I lose a pair of them.

CD

 

[Cooking Goddess]

I've been known to set my glasses down in the house if I have to do something that is really close work...and then forget where I set them down. I've also been known to put my contacts in just to be able to see where my glasses are! You can't find your glasses when you need your glasses to see where your glasses are.

 

[taxlady]

I've been known to set my glasses down in the house if I have to do something that is really close work...and then forget where I set them down. I've also been known to put my contacts in just to be able to see where my glasses are! You can't find your glasses when you need your glasses to see where your glasses are.

That's one of the reasons I get two or more pairs of glasses. I order on line and the prices are great. I seldom put my glasses down. I try to remember to hang them from my neckline.

 

[GotGarlic]

Addie, you have your letters all mixed up! [emoji38]
M.D. = Medical Doctor
D.O. = Doctor of Osteopathy

- Both are fully trained and licensed medical professionals. Either of them can specialize to become licensed Ophthalmologists. The difference between an MD and a DO lies in the philosophy in how each discipline treats the patient. DO vs. MD: What's the difference?

O.D. = Optometric Doctor

- An optometrist is an eye doctor who has earned the Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree. Just not a specialist that is trained to perform eye surgery or some other medical procedures. They can, however, administer medicinal eye drops and provide a prescription in almost all states.

Additionally, MDs and DOs are not trained to examine eyes for the purpose of obtaining a prescription for corrective eyewear. That's a completely different education resulting in a different degree and licensure. It makes no sense for an MD or DO to study to become an optometrist. That would be like becoming a doctor and then becoming a nurse

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Additionally, MDs and DOs are not trained to examine eyes for the purpose of obtaining a prescription for corrective eyewear. That's a completely different education resulting in a different degree and licensure. It makes no sense for an MD or DO to study to become an optometrist. That would be like becoming a doctor and then becoming a nurse

Two very different vocations...

 

[GotGarlic]

Two very different vocations...

As you well know

 

[Andy M.]

The ONLY TIME a package of defrosting meat leaks in the fridge is when you don't put it on a plate or pan.

 

[GotGarlic]

The ONLY TIME a package of defrosting meat leaks in the fridge is when you don't put it on a plate or pan.

But of course. Solly, Charlie.

 

[Farmer Jon]

I get my eyes examined by my eye doctor every year. But I order all my frames on line. My doctor will not give you a copy of the script until you have the frames in hand. Then by law he has to give you the script if you ask for it.

When you see the prices on line for the frames and compare them to what your doctor charges, you realize the BIG difference and saving in price.

Ordering glasses on line is all fine and dandy. But in my line of work they are apt to get broken. So I cant just walk into the internet and say here fix it like I can if I buy them at the eye Dr.
On the other hand I havent broken a pair in a long time. So maybe its something to look into.
My Dr will give me my script if I want it. Lots of people order contacts on line.

 

[Farmer Jon]

The ONLY TIME a package of defrosting meat leaks in the fridge is when you don't put it on a plate or pan.

I get yelled at for that all the time. some day I will learn.

 

[caseydog]

I don't break glasses, I lose them. I have good vision -- well, as long as I'm looking at something beyond the length of my arm. I have about six pair of dime-store reading glasses... now. The $400 prescription progressives I bought vanished into thin air. One minute I had them, fifteen minutes later, they were gone.

CD

 

[taxlady]

I get two or three pairs of bifocals online for less than $200 including shipping. Absolutely worth it for me. Locally I haven't been able to find anything for less than $400 for one pair. Oh, and I get sunglasses clip-ons for at least one pair included in that cost.

 

[Cooking Goddess]

Himself's and my glasses came with magnetic sunglasses. A little magnet at the cross piece connects to the metal bridge on our wire-rimmed glasses. Get the sunglasses near enough to your nose and *swoosh* attached! Still fun doing even after years of owning my glasses. [emoji16]

 

[roadfix]

Yeah, those magnetic clip-ons are the real deal. I think they're pretty cool.

 

[caseydog]

Hiccups! I don't get them very often, but when I do, I get them big time. It is 3AM, and I have hiccups, big time. I've held my breath until almost passing out. I've gulped water and belched.

I have to catch a plane in the morning. This sucks!

CD