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This item is marked with the following icon as FSA eligible to identify that it MAY be purchased using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA):
FSA Eligible Item
A FSA (Flexible Spending Account) allows use of the funds an individual has designated to be set aside pre-tax for medical expenses, typically with their employer, when selecting healthcare programs during the previous year.
Over-the-counter medical supplies and equipment are considered reimbursable by an FSA account in 2011 and include the following categories:
Note: Although the IRS sets guidelines for FSA programs, individual employers have the final determination of which expenses are covered by their FSA programs.
Contact Lens Prescription Terms
O.D. (Oculus Dexter) - Latin for “right eye”.
O.S. (Oculus Sinister) - Latin for “left eye”.
BC (Base Curve) - A number between 8 and 10 that measures the curve of the lens.
DIA (Diameter) - The width of the lens in millimeters. Typically between 13.5 and 15 millimeters wide.
Power/Sphere (PWR/SPH) - The strength of your prescription. It will have either a plus or minus sign before it depending on whether you are nearsighted (-) or farsighted (+). Plano (PL) means 0.00.
Cylinder (CYL) - This helps correct astigmatism. It is written with a minus sign.
Axis - This is required if you have astigmatism. It is a number between 0 and 180.
Add Power (Add) - This is for multifocal contacts. It can be a plus (+) sign with a number or, for certain brands, a description like "high" or "low".
Brand - The brand is required for the prescription and specifies which kind of contacts you are allowed to buy.
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