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.
Based on your beneficiary category, you may qualify to receive eyeglasses free of charge. So we can give you the most accurate information, please enter your profile.
Last Modified: May 19, 2010
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