Baptist Medical Plaza (Miami, FL 33176-7924)

• Do I need to pay for the lens fitting in eye exam?

  It should depend on the doctor's office policy and normally you will be charged for the service you get. Before the exam, you should tell him that you don't need the lens fitting. If they insist on giving you the service you don't want then change for another doctor.

• Can such product repair scratched eyeglasses?

  I think you are referring LENS DOCTOR. it is not as effective as it claims. I have tried it once and the liquid just fills in the scratches temporarily so that they become less visible. After about 15 minutes, it's gone. It may even leave sticky gookum that's hard to get off.

• How to get rid of bloodshot eyes ?

  Obviously the bloodshot eyes are caused by shortage of sleep. You just need take a nap and wash your eyes with cold water to make them fresh. Also there are eye drops for red eyes.

• From which store can I get a repair kit to tighten my glasses?

  You can try Try Wal-Mart, Target, CVS or something like that.

• Does Tricare pay for the contact eye exam?

  Tricare will only cover routine eye exam in a year, the contact eye exam is not included. You can go to the TRICARE website to find more information about it.

• how long does it take to get contact lenses?

  It would depend on if they have the contacts of your prescription in stock. If your eyes fit some average,it is possible that you will get them the same day. If it is the first time your wear contacts, the optomitrist will give you a pair of "tester" contacts and decide which type suits you best.

• Is it necessity to get a contact eye exam every year?

  It is better to have a contact eye exam every year to make sure the contacts are still the right prescription and there is not other eye problem like corneal ulcer.

• What can I do to get rid of dark circles?

  I have the same problem with you. Now matter how good sleep I have, the dark circles are still there and I hate to makeup to cover them. Some chronic disease can also cause dark circles. So you need to see the doctor and find out the true reason that causes dark circles.

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