Resource Center RESOURCES AND HELPFUL INFORMATION We at Lake Eye want your experience with us to be enjoyable, educational and easy. Here in our Resources section, you’ll find forms you may need for your appointment, patient, service and insurance information, an illuminating video library, our community blog, even an eye test. We hope you’ll find these resources helpful. Should you still have questions, we’re always happy to help – just contact us! FORMS & INFORMATION New Patient Paperwork Welcome to Lake Eye! This packet contains our New Patient Forms, Financial Policy and Patient Portal Instructions. PATIENT PORTAL Click here to sign in to your account. If you would like to request an account that will provide access to a secure portal for requesting appointments and prescriptions, downloading forms, information and more, please fill out our request form on the contact page or simply call the office closest to you. Policy for the Treatment of a Minor It is the policy of Lake Eye Associates that all patients under sixteen years old MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian when being seen for visits with the physicians or other types of appointments in the clinic. - Permission to Accompany a Minor Form - Permission to Treat a Minor Form Notice of Privacy Practices Provided for your information. Policies Regarding Minors Children 0-16 Years If a parent/guardian is absolutely unable to accompany the child, then another authorized and responsible adult should accompany them. The parent/guardian will be required to complete a Permission to Accompany a Minor Form. Additionally, for a child under sixteen to be seen the parent must also agree to be available to be contacted by phone during the exam by the provider. If a parent cannot be contacted during the visit the child may not be seen. Children 16-18 Years Patients between 16-18 years may be seen without a parent for a follow up appointment. However, the parent/guardian must still complete a Permission to Treat a Minor Form. If permission from a parent cannot be obtained, the child cannot be seen. Additionally, the parent must also agree to be available to be contacted by phone during the exam by the provider. If a parent cannot be contacted during the visit the child may not be seen. Patients Ages 18+ Patients who are 18 and older have a right to privacy which is covered by HIPAA laws. That means that we cannot release any information to parents or family members without a signed release by the patient, even if the patient is on their insurance or the parent/guardian is paying the bill. Financial responsibility does not grant rights to personal/protected information. Financial decisions cannot be made by minors. All financial decisions must be approved by the parent or guardian before the charge is incurred. INSURANCE We welcome Medicare patients and participate in most health care plans. As we are continuously adding plans, please contact your insurance provider to verify plan participation. PAYMENT You are responsible for your Lake Eye Associates charges. Payment is expected at the time services are rendered. For your convenience we accept Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover and Care Credit as well as checks and cash. You may also submit payment by clicking here and navigating to the Bill Pay on the right side of the window. Please make any special payment arrangements in advance. Eye glasses require a 1/2 down payment when ordered and the remainder of the charge is due when they are picked up. Lake Eye Associates is prepared to file insurance claims for charges incurred at our clinic. In many cases your medical or eye care insurance will cover these charges. Please be sure to notify us of any insurance plans or changes you may have when you make your appointment. SANTE FE SURGERY CENTER The Santa Fe Surgery Center in The Villages is one of Lake County's most progressive and innovative outpatient surgical facilities. The state-of-the-art center, owned by a team of doctors including Lake Eye's own Scott Wehrly and Scot Holman, gives our board certified surgeons unparalleled control over the selection and use of the most technologically advanced equipment and procedures available for the treatment of myriad eye and vision disorders, and allows the surgeons to carefully monitor every aspect of patient care before, during and after surgery. The doctors' handpicked attending team is extensively trained in all aspects and phases of treatment, ensuring the safest and most comfortable experience. LAKE EYE BROCHURE LIBRARY Get to know more about different eye and vision disorders using our helpful library. These brochures outline information about our practice, surgical options and optical department. Practice Brochure Optical Brochure Ophthalmologists Defined Cataract Brochure Eyelid Surgery Brochure iLasik Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) The brochures below contain information about each condition’s symptoms, causes and treatment options so you can be more knowledgeable and proactive about your care. Blepharitis Detached Retina Diabetic Retinopathy Floaters and Flashes Fuchs Dystrophy Glaucoma Macular Degeneration Macular Pucker Migraine Treatment Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty WORTH LOOKING AT BLOG Discover health, outreach and fundraising events going on in our community, vision-related breakthroughs making the news, announcements from Lake Eye and more. Did You Know Smoking Can Damage Eye Health? Smoking may double or even triple your chance of developing vision-robbing diseases like age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and cataracts, and damage your ability to see color and contrast. Urgent info on what you can do now to arrest vision loss. Read More → Protecting Your Vision from Diabetic Eye Disease Diabetes increases the risk of retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts, and may double your risk of related vision loss. Discover what you need to know to protect your healthy vision. Read More → How Common Are Eye Injuries? Nearly 2.5 million Americans suffer eye injuries each year – some so serious they result in blindness. Learn how to protect yourself from common causes of injury, many of which occur in the home. Read More → Healthy Vision Month It’s Health Aging Month! This is the time to think about ways to age as healthfully and happily as possible - including maintaining clear, vibrant vision. Find out why comprehensive eye exams are so important, especially as we get older. Read More → Quality Sunglasses: More Than Just Stylish UV light can permanently damage eyes, and even lead to blindness. UV400 sunglasses provide year-round protection against the sun’s damaging rays in an impressive array of the latest designer styles. Read More → TESTIMONIALS We believe that nothing attests to the quality of our services, staff and commitment to healthy vision better than our amazing patients. We invite you to read and watch testimonials from real patients describing their experiences with us. HEAR FROM OUR PATIENTS VIDEO LIBRARY Our video library is an ideal way to learn about eye diseases and disorders, their symptoms and causes, and available treatment options. Best of all, no reading required! SEE FULL LIBRARY HELPFUL LINKS The following links and icons connect you directly with our product manufacturers’ websites, the CareCredit portal, and other destinations featuring useful patient information. Get Eye Smart American Academy of Ophthalmology Beyond Cataracts Cataracts are more common than you may know, but they can also be treated. Learn about how to reclaim your vision. 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