Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas is the only statewide customer-owned health insurer in the state. They provide access to affordable, quality health care and top-notch service. As a division of Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is among the financially strongest health insurers in the nation providing our…
Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately 11 million medical members. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services – through traditional and consumer-choice plans – to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals. Today, the company is a leader…
PHCS
Private Healthcare Systems, or PHCS, was acquired by MultiPlan in October 2006. Founded in 1980, MultiPlan is the nation’s oldest and largest supplier of independent, network-based cost management solutions. With more than half a million healthcare providers under contract, an estimated 40 million consumers, and some 65 million claims processed through their networks each year,…
Texas True Choice
Texas True Choice (TTC) is one of the state’s largest preferred provider organization (PPO) networks serving insurance companies, third-party administrators, producers and employers. Founded in 1996, TTC is headquartered in Plano, Texas, with a regional office in San Antonio, Texas. They serve over 2,300 employers representing 1,080,000 members statewide. With a history of superior service…
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare is an operating division of UnitedHealth Group, the largest single health carrier in the United States. Their family of companies delivers innovative products and services to approximately 70 million Americans. UnitedHealthcare’s nationwide network includes 560,000 physicians (and other care professionals), 80,000 dentists and 4,800 hospitals. Their pharmaceutical management programs provide more affordable access to…
VSP
VSP is dedicated to offering affordable, high-quality eyecare plans that promote visual wellness and improve their members’ quality of life. As the nation’s largest provider of eyecare coverage, thousands of companies rely on VSP to provide a range of vision plans. VSP’s plans meet overall eye health and wellness needs and cover advanced vision correction…
Eye Diseases and Conditions
This menu contains vital information on many of the major eye diseases and conditions that patients often suffer from.
Patient Forms
We can design and implement almost any type of data collection form you may need. Take a look at the sample forms found in this same menu.
Opticians
There are two types of opticians, dispensing opticians and manufacturing opticians. Both have different job skills but dispensing opticians may sometimes perform some of the same work as manufacturing opticians. Manufacturing opticians are involved in the actual process of making eyeglasses, contacts, and lenses for other purposes. They produce the lenses from scratch to finish…
Ophthalmologists
When you refer to an “eye doctor” you might be thinking about an Optometrist but could be referring to an Ophthalmologist. An Ophthalmologist is a Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.). Ophthalmologists are licensed to practice medicine, perform surgery, and perform all tasks Optometrists do including diagnosing and treating eye diseases, giving eye…
Optometrists
Optometrists, or Doctors of Optometry (O.D.’s), are the main primary vision care professionals that most people will go to. Optometrists do everything from diagnosing vision problems and eye diseases, prescribing eyeglasses and contacts, prescribing drugs for the treatment of certain eye diseases, providing treatment before and after surgery, and helping patients maintain healthy eyes. Optometrists…
Patient Financing
Many financing options are available. For your convenience our office accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover, personal checks, cash and any-combination of these choices. We have also made arrangements for individual financing through Vision Fee Plan. For example, an unsecured loan of $4,000 at a fixed rate of 9.99% offers an affordable monthly payment…
Staff
Susan Weeks, ABOC – Optician Susan is no stranger to the optical industry. Her career started in 1980 with George S. Croffead, M.D. After he retired she continued on with his son Thomas G. Croffead, O.D. until 2009. Her passion for the industry continues to grow and she constantly updates her training to stay current…
Office Hours
Monday: 9:00am-5:30pm Tuesday: 9:00am-5:30pm Wednesday: 11:00am-7:00pm Thursday: 9:00am-5:30pm Friday: 8:00am-1:00pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
Computer Vision Syndrome
Computer Vision Syndrome describes a group of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer use. Many individuals experience eye discomfort and vision problems when viewing a computer screen for extended periods. The level of discomfort appears to increase with the amount of computer use. The most common symptoms associated with Computer Vision Syndrome…
Vision Shaping Treatment
What is VST? Vision Shaping Treatment uses specially designed vision retainers to gently and gradually reshape the front surface of the eye (the cornea) to eliminate or reduce nearsightedness (myopia) or astigmatism. The principle is similar to the use of a dental retainer used by an orthodontist to realign crooked teeth. The vision retainers are…
InfantSEE
The InfantSEE program is designed to provide the first eye exam in a child’s life at no cost as long as the examination occurs within the child’s first year or life. We prefer that these examinations occur at or around 6 months of age, but any age is better than not at all. To schedule…
Eye Injuries (mobile)
Many people think that eye emergencies require an immediate trip to the emergency room. The expense and hassle of such a trip to the hospital is rarely needed. Dr. Bodkin has managed hundreds of eye injuries ranging from: corneal abrasions minor lid lacerations blunt trauma chemical burns and many other ocular emergencies. In some situations…