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    Business ProfileforCenter of Ocular Prosthetics LLC

    Prosthetic Eye

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    1/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

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    Overview

    This company offers a certified ocularist for prosthetic eyes. They also manufacture custom acrylic ocular prosthesis and provide maintenance for them.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    2456 NW Northrup St Ste 1A, Portland, OR 97210
    BBB File Opened:
    8/1/2001
    Years in Business:
    40
    Business Started:
    1/1/1984
    Business Started Locally:
    1/1/1984
    Business Incorporated:
    1/1/1979
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    Alternate Business Name
    • Fredric M Harwin - Board Certified Ocularist
    • Center for Ocular Prosthetics
    Business Management
    • Mr. Fredric Harwin, Owner
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Fredric Harwin, Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Fredric Harwin, Owner
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (503) 224-0740
      Primary Fax

    Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Marina G

    1 star

    10/11/2021

    *************************** of The Center for Ocular Prosthetics, LLC has submitted a fraudulent claim with Community Health Plan of the **************** for an uncompleted ocular prosthesis. She has cancelled the appointment for the adjustment that was needed and refused to provide copies of the patient records, which is against policy and a basic professional code of conduct. I came from ******* on 5/20/21 and had an ocular prosthesis made on 5/21/21. It needed several adjustments, which is typical for a prosthesis. When I returned to ******* I had the eye and the prosthesis examined, the doctors noted the adjustments that were needed.The prosthesis was hurting and was very uncomfortable to wear. It was creating painful abrasions, inflammation and even cysts. I came for an adjustment on 7/28/21, to reduce the iris and adjust the limbus, however the prosthesis was adjusted in the posterior which made it too thin and sink into the eye socket. There was no eye mobility with the prosthesis and its hurting even more. ********* acknowledged the prosthesis didn't fit well at all and scheduled a follow up for the following Friday 8/6/21. However, on 8/5/21, the day prior to the appointment, she texted my phone and cancelled the necessary adjustment. Since I am unable to wear the prosthesis as is, she also stated in the text message, that she would not charge for the prosthesis. (I can provide a copy.)Furthermore, she refused to answer any of my calls and messages and avoided any responsibility for a prosthesis she made, which has damaged my eye. She submitted a false insurance claim on 8/4/21, the day before she texted me to cancel, which was paid on 8/31/21. Since the money has been paid for a prosthesis she didn't delivered, she committed state insurance fraud, which is now being investigated by **************** ***************** ************* is the worst ocularist I ever had encountered and should not be operating in the medical field. She has demonstrated, she will do anything, including lie, gaslight and steal to stay in business and has absolutely no concern for delivering a suitable prosthesis, to disabled patients, who depend on this durable medical equipment in their every day lives. She was well aware the eye was hurting, but she cancelled the needed adjustment, the day after she submitted the claim on 8/4/21. She is a dishonest unprofessional, who hides behind the historical reputation of Mr. *********************** who started the Center and is a respected member of the Ocularist Association and a pioneer in the field. Its unfortunate that ************* has been put in a position to destroy his legacy.

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