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Comment on Medicare coverage of glasses after cataract surgery by Dr Doug Cook

Dr Doug Cook — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:27:24 +0000

I’m afraid you made a mistake that will be difficult to fix. You should have asked if your supplier was a Medicare DMERC approved supplier. They are required to fill a claim for you. The standard form is an CMS-1500 form and the procedure to fill it out may differ depending on the region where you live. Most providers fill this electronically now using special services available availalable to Medicare “vendors.”

The best fix would be to 1. Research which Medicare DMERC carrier covers your state. 2. Submit your printed receipt. You will need your Surgery date(s), eye, surgeon in addition to the itemized receipt detailing lens and frame cost. Even with this your chances or reimbursement are slim on your own.

We just quit being a Medicare vendor. Many Ophthalmologists / Optometrists / Opticians are quitting as well across the USA. The reason is that Medicare now charges $500 yearly fee to file these claims. As Medicare pays wholesale cost only, it’s a losing proposition for a vendor to continue to offer Medicare filing services.

Comment on Medicare coverage of glasses after cataract surgery by Irma A Lespasio

Irma A Lespasio — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:07:50 +0000

I already paid for the glasses because my optician is not connected to Medicare. Therefore, I would like to be reimbursed by Medicare. How do I go about it. Can you supply me with a form for this purpose. Thank You

Comment on Why Do Glasses Fail? by Dr Doug Cook

Dr Doug Cook — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:00:53 +0000

These are indeed some of the most difficult cases. Examination of lens quality of progressives excludes probing of the optics where the blurred zones are because the equipment is $20,000 + and only the largest of labs has this gear. So we have to trust and rely on our measurements of the central power listed with lensmeters. Millimeters count and this is important to check to for alignment. There could be a binocular vision issue that remains elusive if not checked. The fact that an older pair produces good vision helps to rule out ocular disease. That’s all I could tell with the limited amount of information presented.

Comment on Why Do Glasses Fail? by Richard

Richard — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:46:34 +0000

I have a new pair of Varifocals – having been a Varifocal wearer for 20 years I am used to their idiosyncrasies. However, the new glasses seem to be very different to the norm. My left eye cannot focus sharply at any distance, while my right eye finds the lens clear and sharp at all distances. Despite giving the new glasses 2 weeks to get acclimatised, I took them back, got my eyes retested, had the prescription changed (as, this time, the readings appeared different) but the new, revised glasses still have an unfocussed, blur in the left eye. A 2 year old pair of polaroid, prescription sunglasses remain perfectly clear in both eyes, my optician is at a loss. All checks have, apparently, been made but my £650 glasses are useless. Any ideas?

Comment on Focusing Problems Illustrated by Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 07:11:52 +0000

I found this site very helpful in understanding
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Comment on Recurrent Corneal Erosion by Brittney

Brittney — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:36:13 +0000

I have been suffering with RCE for over 18 months now and have been frustrated with the doctor that diagnosed me. I am going for a 2nd opinion and hope to find some relief. My pain typically occurs during the day, not when I wake up. And it gets worse throughout the day. If anymore ideas are out there for how to fix this, please let me know. Thanks everyone for all the great information!

Comment on Medicare coverage of glasses after cataract surgery by Dr Doug Cook

Dr Doug Cook — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:42:58 +0000

One year.

Comment on Medicare coverage of glasses after cataract surgery by Cindy Wicox

Cindy Wicox — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:49:47 +0000

what is the time limit to file for Cataract glasses.

Comment on Recharging Smartphones During Multiday Scouting Events – Part 2: Renewable and Sustainable Solar Ideas by Mike Harris

Mike Harris — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:53:42 +0000

“Get the Plus unit as it has more capacity than the standard unit for just a little extra cost.”

Guide 10 (non plus) is 3.5 watt panel
Guide 10 Plus is 7 watt panel

You want the Guide 10 Plus 7 Watt Panel

Comment on Recharging Smartphones During Multiday Scouting Events – Part 2: Renewable and Sustainable Solar Ideas by Mike Harris

Mike Harris — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:38:06 +0000

Good stuff

AdaFruit is updating their Solar kit; perhaps make a note and provide a link to the new project. it’s a good update

The Goal Zero Nomad 7, Opteka SP-10W, Instpark 10 Folding are great panels for the AdaFruit as well as for, say, a Goal Zero Guide 10 or Sherpa 50 (perhaps) ; all 6V nominal panels. The latter two will need re-work to connect a plug