I'm trying to get a new eyewear prescription, will TRICARE cover it?

I'm looking to get a new pair of frames and contact lenses for personal use. I do intend to pay for the lenses themselves out of pocket, but was wondering if TRS would cover a prescription for me, and how I would approach doing so if it does.

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Do I need to go to a doctor before buying contact lenses?

I hate having to use glasses, I find them irritating and uncomfortable. Recently I went to the eye doctor and got my prescription and learned that my vision is getting worst because I haven't been wearing my glasses. Just about 4 days ago I've been thinking about getting contact lenses. I've been thinking about the acuvue oasys lenses. I wanted to know if I can buy lenses online with out my doctor recommending it. Thanks!
Added (1). basically can I get lenses with out having to go to the doctor.

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I can't wear contacts anymore?

My eyesight is really bad, but I can't wear contacts anymore since my eye doctor told me to "rest my eyes" for around 2 weeks. I have glasses, but they are extremely thick and I don't want to wear them to school. My prescription is -6.5 in both eyes. I can't see, so i have to go to school in glasses, but I look so bad in them and the lenses literally come out of the frames. Should i just wear my glasses, or should i try to get through school for 2 weeks with no glasses or contacts on?

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Was I assaulted or am I overreacting?

So I went to get my make up done for my prom at a salon. I went with my neighbor, who I now know is a little nuts. Anyway, we went in and waited for a while until it was my turn. After doing a little work she said she was going to give me fake contacts to make me look "prettier". I told her I didn't want it, and that my eyes are sensitive. My neighbor came in and told the hair stylist to not listen to me and put them in. I refused and told them I really didn't want it. Long story short, My neighbor held my arms down real tight and held my head and the stylist forcefully put one contact lens inside. I was so scared, I thought they were going to blind me or something. After it was in I tried taking them out myself… It was a horrible night. I don't know if that counts as assault or not. What do you think?

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What colored Toric lenses (for astigmatism) do you use? And where do you get them?

What colored Toric lenses (for astigmatism) do you use? And where do you get them?

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How do I know if the UV coating on my glasses is fake?

I live in Bangkok but I'm a Canadian citizen. They is a lot of fake stuff here. Believe it or not, one can even get stuff that is a sometimes a knock off inside an indoor shopping centre.

Anyway…

I'm going to get new lenses for my eye glasses as my existing lenses do not have UV protection.

Is there a way to know if they gave me a cheap pair of lenses that do not actually offer UV protection? Would an optician/eye doctor in Canada be able to know by looking at them?

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Can I add UV protection (UVA/UVB) to existing glasses?

My glasses are a few years old and I can't remember if they came with UV protection/UV coating or not.

I do not remember the name of the lenses but I bought them at Wal-Mart and they are definitely nothing fancy.

Because I want to protect my eyes, I want to take them to a store and (if possible) add UV protection.

Can a UV coating be added to existing lenses for glasses or would it have to be done when the lense was actually being manufactured?

Hopefully I can take in my glasses and get this added.

Of course there's the obvious answer of calling up some shops. Since I'm staying in Bangkok now there's a bit of a language barrier. Before I venture out to some shops I would like to know if I'm wasting my time in even trying.

Thanks in advance.

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Have I been prescribed the wrong contact lens power if I can't focus my eyes on laptop and phone screen?

I had contact lenses that were -4.50 and -4.75. I didn't go to the optometrist for 2 years until now. The new contact lenses that I was prescribed are -6.00 and -6.50. I can see the blackboard well with my new contacts as a student; however, it is much more difficult to focus my eyes on my laptop and phone screen. I have been wearing the new contacts for about a month (on and off) and still have the same problem. The new contacts are also more uncomfortable than my old ones (the brand of my contact lenses have been switched as well & I'm still wearing my old glasses).
Added (1). Have I been prescribed the wrong contact lens power if I can't focus my eyes on laptop and phone screen? (I can focus with my old lens much better)

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Latest cutting edge eye glass lenses?

Latest cutting edge eye glass lenses?

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Is there a problem with my contacts or my eyes?

I'm near sighted with a -2.0 prescription. Wearing contacts corrects my blurry vision fine (words and objects are clearly visible) but I've noticed something strange. When I remove my contact lenses everything appears blurry but at the same time, much crisp and sharper. The contrast in colors and lighting seems much more significant, and even some textures become clearer than they were while wearing contacts. It's strange to me because while wearing contacts my vision is better, but lacking in depth and contrast. I have done some research that is leading me to believe I have a slight astigmatism, but I'm looking for some clarity to see if this may be something else. Any ideas?

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