Making Vision Correction Surgery Costs More Manageable for Patients

Jean Moody, Vice President, Specialty and Wellness Solutions at Synchrony, shares how you can empower more patients to get vision correction surgery by making CareCredit financing part of the conversation during appointments and other patient interactions.

Video Transcript

One of the best ways to help grow your practice is to enable and empower more patients to move forward with the vision correction surgery they want and need. Often, it’s not the cost of care that’s a barrier to surgery — it’s helping patients comfortably fit payments into their budget.

It’s helpful to have financing a part of the conversation at key points along the patient journey. Cost and payment options are often key factors patients consider when researching their care options. In fact, 55% of patients research the cost of care before their consultation.¹ Including CareCredit on your website, social media sites and pre-appointment patient communication can help let patients know financing is available. CareCredit — as your growth partner — has resources to make this easy.

At the appointment, be sure CareCredit displays are in the reception area. There are more than 12 million cardholders. This means some patients may walk into your practice already prepared to pay, making the cost conversation easier for everyone.

When discussing the cost of surgery and payment options — including CareCredit financing as an option, along with other payment types, up front — can help put patients at ease, especially when you show them their estimated monthly payment. Don’t wait for patients to ask about payment options. Many won’t voice their concerns and will, instead, walk out the door to “think about it.”

For many, vision surgery is a significant financial decision. If a patient leaves the appointment without scheduling surgery, include CareCredit financing in post-consultation communication with a link so they can see if they prequalify for the CareCredit credit card. Again, as your growth partner, CareCredit has resources to help.

A Patient Financing Solution for Ophthalmologists

Cost may be a barrier to care for your current and prospective ophthalmology patients. You can help them manage the cost of the care they want or need by offering the CareCredit credit card as a financing solution. CareCredit allows patients to pay for their eye exams, LASIK, surgeries and other treatments over time while helping to enhance the payments process for your practice.

When you accept CareCredit, patients can see if they prequalify with no impact to their credit score, and those who apply, if approved, can take advantage of special financing on qualifying purchases.* Additionally, you will be paid directly within two business days.

Learn more about the CareCredit credit card as a patient financing solution for your ophthalmology practice or start the provider enrollment process by filling out this form.

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