New Patient FAQs

Welcome to the River City Eye new patient information page. Thank you for considering our clinic for your eye care needs! Please review our FAQs for more information about your upcoming visit. If you have any additional questions, don’t hesitate to call our office at 210-930-2015.

What services does River City Eye Associates offer?

As a medical office, we evaluate, treat and manage many clinical eye diseases and conditions including cataracts. We invite you to view our educational videos for more information on your specific eye condition and cataract surgery options available at our facility.

What do I need to bring for my visit?

We will need the following items at your first visit (and subsequent annual visits): an ID card (such as a DL), a current medical insurance card, all eye medications, a list of all prescription medications you are currently taking, and any glasses or contacts that you wear on a regular basis.

The ophthalmologist needs to have a clear view of the back of the eye. As such, all new patients will be dilated so we recommend that you bring a comfortable pair of sunglasses. In addition, for some patients, the dilation makes it difficult to drive. If you are sensitive to dilation, we recommend bringing someone to drive you home after your exam.

What insurances does River City Eye Associates accept?

As a medical office, we do not take vision insurance; however, we take most medical insurances. Below you will find a list of our accepted insurances. Please call to verify since accepted insurance plans can change.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CCN Network
  • Cigna
  • First Health/Coventry Health Network
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid (No H.M.O.)
  • Pacificare
  • PHCS Network
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Superior
  • Texas True Choice
  • Tricare For Life: NO AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED
  • Tricare Prime: REQUIRES AUTHORIZATION
  • Tricare Standard: NO AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED
  • United Healthcare

Where is River City Eye Associates located?

We have a San Antonio location at Oakwell Farms and one location in Karnes County. For directions or more information, please visit our “Locations” page.

What if I need a glasses prescription?

Most medical insurances (including Medicare) do not cover glasses prescriptions, unfortunately. As a courtesy, upon request, we can do a refraction and provide you with the glasses prescription; however, there is a fee for this service.

We look forward to your visit. Please call our office (210-930-2015) with any additional questions!

Flashes and Floaters

For more information regarding flashes and floaters (as well as symptoms of a detached retina), please watch the video below. If you currently have flashes and floaters, we want you to call our office immediately (210-930-2015) because it can be a sign of a serious eye emergency.

River City Eye Newsletters

Come back periodically to view our clinic newsletters. These contain announcements, educational materials, and news related to River City Eye Associates, PLLC. It is just one more way we look forward to serving the community! To access the newsletter, just click the image below.

December 2020
River City Eye August 2020 Newsletter
August 2020
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February 2020
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November 2019
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September 2019

Staff

Aaron C. Hager, M.D.

Dr. Hager is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist with a passion for individualized, compassionate patient care. He completed his residency in the Air Force joint services program San Antonio, TX. Following completion of his military service commitment, Dr. Hager returned to Texas to serve the community and pursue his passion for missions. Dr. Hager has four fantastic children and is an outdoor enthusiast.

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