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Glasses and Contacts

TRICARE covers contact lenses and/or eyeglasses only for treatment of:

  • Infantile glaucoma
  • Corneal or scleral lenses for treatment of keratoconus
  • Scleral lenses to retain moisture when normal tearing is not present or is inadequate
  • Corneal or scleral lenses to reduce corneal irregularities other than astigmatism
  • Intraocular lenses, contact lenses, or eyeglasses for loss of human lens function resulting from intraocular surgery, ocular injury or congenital absence
  • "Pinhole" glasses prescribed for use after surgery for detached retina

Note: Adjustments, cleaning, and repairs for eyeglasses are not covered.

Last Updated 8/14/2012

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