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Eye doctor reporting, did a horrible job. (self.Blind)
submitted by thatawkwardcosplayer
So I finally got around to seeing an eye doctor on my own for the first time from turning 18 and getting my own insurance. (CHIP) However, the doctor I got was terrible.
We did the scans of the eyes, took multiple tries because he kept trying to move my head to be in position which didnt help at all. I even asked him politely to not touch my head which he then had the helper do. Gee, thanks./s (Helper lady was rather apologetic and did her best to not touch me even with the doctor insisting.)
Forced me to strain my eyes on the follow the finger test even after I stated I had no peripheral vision due to surgeries...which he then made jokes about said surgeries on the scans. Thanks doc! /s
Only tested one eye and did only two different lenses??!!
Got upset at me for asking him to slow down when speaking then only talked to my friend that I brought to drive me and help get around the office.
Tried to prescribe me the most expensive Eyedrops... Despite knowing I was way under poverty level and insisted that I use them even when I told him there was no way I could afford them.
(Spoiler: Generic dry eye drops work just fine!)
I just came in to get the papers for accomdations for my GED testing and for the primary set up visit.
Ugh, any tips on how to report him? I'm also going to have to switch primaries. Great, going to enjoy that 3 hour phone call with Medicaid. /s
We did the scans of the eyes, took multiple tries because he kept trying to move my head to be in position which didnt help at all. I even asked him politely to not touch my head which he then had the helper do. Gee, thanks./s (Helper lady was rather apologetic and did her best to not touch me even with the doctor insisting.)
Forced me to strain my eyes on the follow the finger test even after I stated I had no peripheral vision due to surgeries...which he then made jokes about said surgeries on the scans. Thanks doc! /s
Only tested one eye and did only two different lenses??!!
Got upset at me for asking him to slow down when speaking then only talked to my friend that I brought to drive me and help get around the office.
Tried to prescribe me the most expensive Eyedrops... Despite knowing I was way under poverty level and insisted that I use them even when I told him there was no way I could afford them.
(Spoiler: Generic dry eye drops work just fine!)
I just came in to get the papers for accomdations for my GED testing and for the primary set up visit.
Ugh, any tips on how to report him? I'm also going to have to switch primaries. Great, going to enjoy that 3 hour phone call with Medicaid. /s
changeneverhappens 4 points 3y ago
I'm sorry you experienced that. If you Google your state and then optometry board complaint, you should get a phone number and contact info.
That being said, I want to express how awesome you are for advocating for yourself. I'm a TVI and I am always teaching my students (who are your age!) How important it is to advocate for yourself and speak up if something isnt ok.
Also, if you have an active IEP from your last school with an eye report that is less than three years old, that might work as well. Getting accommodations for the GED is a pain but its worth it!
That being said, I want to express how awesome you are for advocating for yourself. I'm a TVI and I am always teaching my students (who are your age!) How important it is to advocate for yourself and speak up if something isnt ok.
Also, if you have an active IEP from your last school with an eye report that is less than three years old, that might work as well. Getting accommodations for the GED is a pain but its worth it!
thatawkwardcosplayer [OP] 3 points 3y ago
Alright, thank you! I'll be calling on Monday then to report him as it seems my local one doesn't open till 8am on Monday.
Unfortunately, my last school required you to pay for the IEP and did not allow for me to use a doctors note as proof of need for one. You had to be screened by the IEP lady there and she did not like me so I was never able to get one in my 8/9 years there. (The cost would have been around an extra $300 every month and I wouldn't have been able to use it until the next school year.)
Unfortunately, my last school required you to pay for the IEP and did not allow for me to use a doctors note as proof of need for one. You had to be screened by the IEP lady there and she did not like me so I was never able to get one in my 8/9 years there. (The cost would have been around an extra $300 every month and I wouldn't have been able to use it until the next school year.)
changeneverhappens 2 points 3y ago
I'm positively mind boggled by that school policy. If its a public school theres no way thats legal. Holy moly.
But yes, call. Id recommend finding an opthamologist that you like. Optometrists can work with people with low vision but you may find more understanding and success with an opthamologist.
But yes, call. Id recommend finding an opthamologist that you like. Optometrists can work with people with low vision but you may find more understanding and success with an opthamologist.
thatawkwardcosplayer [OP] 3 points 3y ago
Nah, private school in TX. They have... A lot of rights for disabilities and Ableism to be excused. They did fire that lady this year from what I was told, thank the lord. She would regularly tell students they "weren't disabled enough" to need help. Nearly went off on an old lady more than once but my desire to not get demerits stopped me.
I'll look into opthamologist then instead as I would like to avoid the above happening again to say the least!
I'll look into opthamologist then instead as I would like to avoid the above happening again to say the least!
changeneverhappens 3 points 3y ago
Oh no! Im in TX as well and believe it or not, its one of the states with the most research and protections. Private schools are a different animal though. I'm so sorry you had to deal with all of that. If you are anywhere near a lighthouse for the blind, definitely give them a call. We have a big one here in San Antonio, one in New Braunfels, and a third in Austin. Kris Kole in Austin may also be a good resource for you if youre in need of transition/independent living support. If you qualify, they have dorms you can live in while you go through training.
If youre anywhere around the areas I mentioned, you can dm me and I'll see what some reliable opthamologists near here are.
If youre anywhere around the areas I mentioned, you can dm me and I'll see what some reliable opthamologists near here are.
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