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43.1.13 Vision Services

Appropriate vision screening is a mandatory part of each medical check up visit.

Additionally, vision exams and services include eye examinations with refraction and eyeglasses. Eye examinations are available once per state fiscal year (SFY) (September 1 through August 31). This limit does not apply if the examination is for aphakia, disease, injury of the eye, or if medically necessary (for eyeglasses, defined as a 0.5 diopter change in one eye). Eyeglasses are available once every 24 months. Replacement of lost or destroyed eyewear is a benefit for THSteps clients.

Refer to: "Vision Screening" for information about vision screening for clients.

"Vision Care (Optometrists, Opticians)" for more information.