Stop Thief!

I have been robbed. I innocently took Lauren to the pediatric ophthalmologist this morning based on a referral from our pediatrician. She failed her eye exam in both eyes at her 3-year check up. We waited until we could get on the vision plan at Travis' company so that the visit would be covered. Well, come to find out the vision plan does not cover ophthalmologists, only optometrists. When Travis asked his HR department about the plan he was told that ophthalmologists were covered under our medical plan. In actuality, our medical plan only covers the appointment if there is something medical wrong with her eyes. Just needing glasses doesn't count. At the appointment today the doctor told us that Lauren is far sided, but not so far sided that he wants to give her glasses. So, he just stole $195 for the office visit and an hour and a half of our time. But, to make matters worse he actually suggested that we come back in four months so he can check her again. Look buddy, either she has a problem or she doesn't. I am not going to fall for this $200 waste of time again! Screw me once, shame on you, screw me twice, shame on me! If she fails her eye exam at her 4-year check up we will be seeing the local optometrist for a $25 co-pay.