Every December and January, there's a flurry of activity around using FSA money for various eligible expenses. In December, you're using up any leftover FSA funds; in January you get to take advantage of a replenished supply of funds. An FSA, or Flexible Spending Account, is an account that allows you to set aside a portion of earnings before tax for eligible expenses, like medical expenses, dependent care, and so on. Money deducted from … [Read more...]
Here is a typical contact lens prescription: Eye Power (sphere) BC Dia Brand OD (Right) -2.25 8.8 14.0 Freshlook Colorblends OS (Left) -3.00 8.8 14.0 Freshlook Colorblends Eye OD - Right Eye OS - Left Eye OU - Both Eyes Power, SPH or PWR A number that measures near or far-sightedness BC BC or Base Curve measures the general shape of the lens, the radius of the sphere of the back of the lens. DIA Dia … [Read more...]
The Bottom Line In the United States, the bottom line is you need a prescription to order colored contacts from an online merchant or retail store. By law, color contacts are considered medical devices and must be prescribed by an eye care professional. That means an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Even if you have perfect vision and don’t wear or need contacts or glasses, you must get an eye exam and be fitted properly for contact … [Read more...]
