FAQ
- Do you take my insurance?
- I have a strong prescription, how can I reduce the thickness and weight of my glasses?
- Why are Kodak brand lenses better than other brands?
- Can I wear Contact Lenses?
- Can I wear color contact lenses?
- Can I use contact lenses if I wear bifocals?
- Do I still have to wear hard lenses if I have astigmatism?
- Why can I no longer focus on objects up close?
- What are progressive lenses?
- Am I a candidate for refractive surgery with my strong prescription?
Do you take my insurance?
We take all kinds of insurance including medi-cal. In most cases we can verify your insurance through our system and let you know immediately what your benefits are. Below is a list of the insurance we accept:
- Vision Service Plan
- Safeguard
- Blue Shield
- Aetna
- EyeMed
- Advantek
- Trans Western
- Blue Cross
- Delta
- Valley Clerks
- Medical Eye Services (MES)
- Superior Vision Plan
- Union & Vision Care Plan Accepted
- Kaiser Prescriptions Are Filled Too
- Central Valley Indian Health
- Medi-cal
- Medicare
- Most PPO’s
- Most HMO’s
I have a strong prescription, how can I reduce the thickness and weight of my glasses?
Dr. Mendelsohn offers alternatives to thick lenses; there are a variety of different lens materials available to you.
Why are Kodak brand lenses better than other brands?
Sharp crystal clear quality. They are available in thinner adn lighter materials and they are lenses that will change from light to dark.
All Kodak lenses come with ultra violet protection and one of the best scratch resistant coatings in the industry.
What better lenses to wear than ones from a name you have trusted for years?
Can I wear Contact Lenses?
YES. With modern fitting techniques and Dr. Mendelsohn's experience, most patients can wear contact lenses.
Can I wear color contact lenses?
YES. Even dark brown eyes will be green, blue or the color of your choice.
Can I use contact lenses if I wear bifocals?
Yes with modern fitting techniques such as mono vision or the use of a bifocal contact lens you can now wear contact lenses comfortably that correct both your distance and near vision
Dr. Mendelsohn can evaluate your individual situation with your help and will determine which method would be best for your lifestyle.
Do I still have to wear hard lenses if I have astigmatism?
No, with today’s technology you can now wear soft contact lenses and in most cases you can even change your eye color.
Why can I no longer focus on objects up close?
Vision changes occur naturally as you age. When you reach your 40s, focusing at close range may become difficult.
This is a natural part of the aging process caused by gradual hardening of the eye’s crystalline lens, reducing its ability to change shape and focus; this condition is called presbyopia.
What are progressive lenses?
No-line bifocals. They allow you to see far and near without showing the line or your age.
Am I a candidate for refractive surgery with my strong prescription?
Dr. Mendelsohn performs two lasik surgery examinations prior to lasik surgery. The first examination will include a consultation to discuss advantages and disadvantages of the refractive surgery.
If Lasik surgery is not recommended for you, you will be told why at this time and why the second will not be needed.