I went to Providence Eye Care for an eye exam for contacts-gas permeable to be specific. I have worn these for over 10 years and have been seen by 3 other eye drs. as I have moved over the past 10 years. My visit was friendly, thorough, and quick. I was informed that my contacts would be in, in about 1 week. A week later I get a phone call that my contacts were in and that they were double the cost for what I'm use to paying for them. I know the economy has changed but double?? Also, my prescription hadn't changed that much and when I asked if there was anything special about these contacts to make them cost so much more I was informed that they were standard gas perms. Then, for the biggest suprise... Providence Eye wanted to charge me $85 just to see if the contacts they ordered fit!!!!! I couldn't believe it. I mean wasn't the the whole purpose of the exam? Plus, that was never once mentioned while I was there. They claim they always charge $85 for a contact fitting on top of the exam. Beware this company has hidden costs!
Pros: quick apt. no wait time
Cons: not up front about hidden costs
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