Direct Pay Ophthalmology
What is Direct Pay
or Transparent Pricing?
No surprises. Direct pay prices for transparent direct pricing for your quality eye care.
Experience hassle-free eye care with our Direct Pay or Transparent Pricing Ophthalmology service – it’s like having a private, straightforward healthcare experience! Know the exact cost upfront for Dr. Pradhan’s evaluation and treatment of your eye issue. Once you’re comfortable with the price, you simply pay and receive top-notch care.
Utilize your Health Savings Account for your medical and eye care needs with ease. Our cash-pay option ensures a respectful, swift, and transparent process – no hidden charges. For those with high deductible insurance plans, direct pay eye care offers a more budget-friendly alternative. Say goodbye to unexpected bills and surprise statements; we believe in full transparency.
At the time of your visit, you’ll understand and settle the total charges, allowing the doctor to focus solely on your well-being. No more navigating insurance complexities that might lead to surprises later on.
Our approach eliminates the insurance middleman, yet you can still seek reimbursement by submitting your charges to your insurance. Need assistance? Our office is here to provide you with the necessary receipts for a smooth reimbursement process.
Prices for our Services

Exam Prices
- Intermediate/Quick Exam – 10 min or less – $80
- Intermediate/Moderate or Moderately Complex Problem Exam – 15 min – $140
- Complete Dilated Exam – 25 min – $200
- Glasses Prescription – $75
- Glasses and Contact Lenses Prescription – $155
Testing Prices
- OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) for Glaucoma/Optic Nerve Analysis or Retina/Macular Degeneration Analysis – $75 each
- Retina Photos – $75
- Visual Field Testing – $85
- Gonioscopy – $35 – checking for narrow angle glaucoma
- Topography – checking the shape of your cornea – $60
Surgery Prices
- Cataract Surgery – $1200 per eye
- Cataract IOL Biometry Measurements – $120
- Cataract Surgery Counseling/Scheduling/Discussion – $200
- Stye or Chalazion Incision and Drainage OR IPL to area- $250
- Most patients achieve the best results with a personalized treatment plan of 4–6 sessions, typically spaced 1–2 weeks apart, depending on their individual needs and goals. Our advanced dry eye therapies are offered at transparent, per-session pricing:
- IPL Dry Eye Disease Protocol – $495 per session
- OptiLift – $495 per session
- OptiPlus – $495 per session
The above is not a comprehensive list of what we offer but a sample for you to know our reasonable direct pay prices. Call us today at (804) 270-3333 to schedule your consultation and discover which treatment is the best fit for your eyes.

