Medicade and eyeglasses?

Question

ok well my parents have medicade and im covered so ima go for my eye exam and get glasses, but i already have some eyeglass frames i like.. are they able 2 put the lenses in my frames? or can i only get a full pair from them?

so basically, if i provide my old frames, will i still be covered on medicade?

thank so much, bye!

Answer 1

You shouldn't have any problems using your old frames, unless they show signs of wear...cracks, have been repaired before, etc.

Just be prepared for the optician to take them for a short time.  The lab will need them to properly edge the lenses to fit.

Answer 2

Your choices may be limited, but take a look at the frame selection you can choose from. You might find something you like. This way you can keep the old ones as a spare pair. If you rely on your glasses a lot, you will want to have back up if you break your primary pair. Especially if you can get a new frame with medicaid at no extra cost.



Most places will put lenses in your own frame and with technology the way it is now, you probably won't have to leave them. Many places use tracers that record shape and size and the lenses can be inserted when you return.