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wkhedr@my-deja.com - 30 Jul 2005 00:01 GMT

If the specs (power, etc.) for the right eye are the same as left eye,
can I use the left lens in my right eye, and vice versa?

Or in different words, does contact lenses come dedicated for a
specific eye or they could be used in any side that match their specs?

Sorry never used them!!!

Also, can I ask for a contact lenses prescription during the same visit
(yearly) to the doctor that is covered under the insurance plan for
glasses, or it will not be covered?

Thanks

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Dr Judy - 30 Jul 2005 00:34 GMT

> If the specs (power, etc.) for the right eye are the same as left eye,
> can I use the left lens in my right eye, and vice versa?

If the contact lens specifiactions are the same you can. If you are
referring to the spectacle prescription than maybe, maybe not, depends on
how the contact lenses fit each eye.

> Or in different words, does contact lenses come dedicated for a
> specific eye or they could be used in any side that match their specs?
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> (yearly) to the doctor that is covered under the insurance plan for
> glasses, or it will not be covered?

You will have to ask this question of your insurer. There will be an
additional fee for fitting the contact lens and your insurance may or may
not cover contact lens fitting.

Dr Judy

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Mike Tyner - 30 Jul 2005 02:13 GMT

> If the specs (power, etc.) for the right eye are the same as left eye,
> can I use the left lens in my right eye, and vice versa?

Of course.

Keep them in the same eye, by habit, but don't fret if you get them
switched.

The obvious warning is don't switch them if you have symptoms of infection -
mattering, redness, fever, sore throat.

Of course you wouldn't be wearing them then, right?

> Also, can I ask for a contact lenses prescription during the same visit
> (yearly) to the doctor that is covered under the insurance plan for
> glasses, or it will not be covered?

The doctor will likely have additional fees for renewing or refitting. Some
plans cover it specifically or with a lump allowance, others provide only
the most basic services. Some insurance companies consider contacts a
luxury. Some plans are only discounts. Call your insurance coordinator /
human resources to find out what to expect.

-MT

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wkhedr@my-deja.com - 30 Jul 2005 03:20 GMT

Thanks Dr. Judy and Mike Tyner for the information.

Regards

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