Patient Resources

Welcome to our patient resource center! At Urgent Eye Care, we’re dedicated to providing not only top-quality medical care but also exceptional support and resources to our community. This page serves as your go-to hub for all things related to your eye health journey. Explore the sections below to discover how we can assist you in navigating your eye care needs with confidence and ease.

RESOURCES

Accepted Insurance

If your insurance plan is not listed, contact your insurance plan and ask if you have out-of-network benefits. If not, we may be able to arrange a rate prior to your visit.

The following is a list of insurance plans Northeast Eye Center and Urgent Eye Care participate with:

AARP
AETNA
AMERICAN PROGRESSIVE
APA
BLUECROSS BLUE SHIELD
BS of NENY
CDPHP
CIGNA
DAVIS VISION
EMPIRE HEALTHCHOICE
THE EMPIRE PLAN
EYE MED
FIDELIS, FIRST HEALTH
GERBER, GHI (all plans)
HUMANA
LABOR LOCALS
LOCAL 1199
MAIL HANDLERS
MEDICARE
MUTUAL of OMAHA
MVP
OXFORD
RMSCO
SECURE HORIZONS
SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH
TODAY’S OPTIONS
TRICARE
UNITED HEALTHCARE
UNIVERA
WAUSAU
NO FAULT*
WORKERS COMP*

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You have a question? We have an answer.

Do I need a follow up appointment after surgery?

Yes. The surgical coordinator will give you a form with all required post-operative appointments that are scheduled.

How do I use drops post-cataract surgery?

You will receive postoperative eye drops as well as instructions on how to use at the surgery center on the day of surgery. Please follow these instructions and call our office if you have any questions!

What should I expect post-cataract surgery?

After surgery, your vision will seem slightly different. You may experience tilted, distorted or blurry vision, light sensitivity, and the inability to move your eye or open your lid. These symptoms should last no longer than 6 hours. Redness is also not unusual. If you are having concerns, feel free to reach out to our office with any questions. You will have a 1 day, 1 week and 1 month appointment following your surgery.

What should I expect post-eyelid (blepharoplasty) surgery?

After surgery, you will be bandaged with half moon bandages and ointment in your eyes. You should ice over the bandages on and off every 20 minutes until you go to sleep. Keep the bandages dry. You will be blurry. The next morning you can remove the bandages leaving the clear plastic tape and blue sutures in place. Use ointment on incision sites twice a day and in your eyes at night. (If you had your lower lids done, you will need a 1 day post-operative appointment and your bandages will be removed.) You will then be seen at your 1 week appointment and your sutures will be removed. Call our office if you experience any excessive bleeding or severe pain.

What kind of insurance do you take?

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Featured Testimonial

I was diagnosed with Grave’s Disease 35 years ago, which has progressed to also having Thyroid Eye Disease. In addition to thyroid issues, this condition brings a host of symptoms like exophthalmos (bulging eyes) where my lids can’t close properly causing severe dryness, double vision, red swollen itchy, watery, eyes along with compromised vision. I’ve have used so many eye drops and ointments over the years to manage this condition. These symptoms can be frustrating and can cause issues trying to focus on tasks at work and at home. Dr. Lopasic recommended I try a newer treatment for TED which is an infusion called Tepezza which has promising results targeting bulging, double vision, and all the other eye symptoms. I decided to receive the treatment and am overjoyed with the results.

My eyes appear and feel so much more relaxed with all the symptoms I have and is absolutely life changing! I can’t thank Dr. Lopasic enough for the incredible professional excellent care I receive from her at each and every appointment, along with her right-hand girl Nicole. I highly recommend seeing Dr. Lopasic for her valued opinion, comprehensive evaluations, helpful recommendations and the kindness and patience she gives when she interacts with me at each and every appointment. She is the best of the best and I feel blessed to be receiving the most wonderful eye care possible! From the bottom of my heart, thank you Dr. Lopasic and your wonderful staff for all you have done and do for me! I so appreciate you!

– PB, 2023