| Appointments & Office Hours
To schedule an appointment, please contact our receptionists at 352-237-8400 or 800-521-6028. If you cannot keep your appointment, please give us at least 48 hours notice. We have regular office hours Monday through Friday. The hours do vary on the days the doctor performs surgery.
Fees and Insurance
Please be prepared to pay your medical charges at the time of your office visit. In certain situations such as Workman's Comp cases or surgical procedures, other arrangements can be made to file your insurance. If you anticipate a large bill, a payment plan may be worked out with our financial advisor. Our office accepts assignment on Medicare claims. Medicare pays 80% of the allowable amount after they yearly deductible has been met. We are required by law to collect the remaining 20% at the time of your visit. We will file the Medicare claims and handle the paperwork for you. If you have a private insurance with which we are contracted, you will be expected to pay only your portion at the time of service. If we are not contracted with your insurance plan, we will be happy to assist you in filing your claims for surgical procedures only. For routine care and services, we will provide you a complete receipt with all the necessary information. This receipt can be attached to your claim and submitted to your insurance company.
Patient and Community Education Services
- Educational seminars and talks to large or small groups : We are happy to come to your organization, place of work or study to speak on subjects relating to eye care and health. Subjects may include, but are not limited to: Eye Safety, Preventing Injury and Blindness, Cataracts, Macular Degeneration, Diabetes, Glaucoma, Laser Vision Correction, and Childhood Eye Concerns.
- Vision/Glaucoma Screenings for schools or businesses : We can come into your school or business (large or small) and screen for glaucoma or do vision testing to see if glasses may be needed.
- Health fairs : We enjoy being involved in community health fairs! We provide experienced staff and educational material to get needed information to those who care about their health.
Payment Options
 Vision Fee Plan is a flexible monthly payment option offered through AmeriFee. It is specifically designed for refractive surgery - with payments as low as $83 per month.
- No initial payment
- Low, fixed rates ranging from 9.99% - 12.99%
- No prepayment penalty
Telephone Calls
In addition to scheduling appointments, our highly trained staff can help you in many ways. Questions regarding your billing and insurance can be answered by our business office. Medical and patient information can be obtained from our medical staff.
Special Patient Services
In addition to routine eye care, we provide a number of special services for our surgery patients to make your outpatient surgery at Central Florida Eye Institute as comfortable and convenient as possible.
- Transportation Services - Information on alternate transportation services is available for those patients who are unable to drive themselves. Feel free to inquire when scheduling your appointment.
- Patient Care Coordinators - Our team of counselors will help in scheduling surgery, explain the procedure for your operation and answer any questions you may have regarding your surgery and post-operative care.
- Se Habla Espanol - Spanish speaking staff members provide convenient, friendly service to our Hispanic patients.
Eye Emergencies
If you have an emergency and need to be seen before or after hours, please call (352) 237-8400.
Second Opinions
If you have been diagnosed with a specific eye disease or condition or just have a problem that you have not received a satisfactory explanation of, Dr. Croley wants you to feel free to call our office for a consultation. At Central Florida Eye Institute you will find the most up-to-date technology along with a very educated staff.
At Central Florida Eye Institute, Dr. Croley and his staff will take the time to explain your eye condition to you and the treatment and alternatives that may be available to you. Early detection, education and treatment when needed is vital to insure continued good vision. Understanding the condition and the importance of treatment and follow-up care is a shared responsibility.
Outpatient Services
At Central Florida Eye Institute, whether you are here for cataract surgery , laser vision correction (Lasik / PRK), corneal transplants , eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), diabetic treatment or glaucoma treatment , you will feel comfortable knowing your care will be given right at our location by Dr. Croley. You will always receive prompt, professional care, without the hassle of checking in and out of a hospital. You will be taken care of by the friendly staff which you have become comfortable with and know you can trust. |
