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Glasses are no longer a forgotten accessory that are only a tool for seeing.  Frames are an expression of your character and we have a wide variety to suit every type of personality.  Work with one of our consultants to find your perfect pair.

Contacts

Whether you are a seasoned contact lens wearer or just trying them for the first time, we make the process of being fitted, trained and ordering lenses as seamless as possible.

Contact lenses have changed tremendously over the years and the myriad options can leave you with blurry vision. Allow our contact lens specialists, technicians, and doctors to clarify your options.

With over 50 years of combined experience, Western Carolina Eye Associates' physicians are well equipped to service a vast range of Ophthalmic conditions and vision concerns.  We are proud of our professional staff that assist in various ways to make this practice a warm and professional environment for all your eye care needs. 

The No Surprises Act

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of expected charges for medical items and services. 

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment and fees.

If your appointment is scheduled at least three days in advance, make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.

The Federal government acknowledges that it will take time for health care facilities to honor these requirements in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems. Your eye doctor is committed to providing these Good Faith Estimates as required and can confirm that EMR development has begun to follow this newly enacted law.

While this programming is still being finalized, please ask a patient care specialist for any estimates as needed.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.

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