I've had that problem. I still do with my glasses off. I had bad vision since Day Care. Glasses are a good option also. Especially before you get contacts. The cost of contacts are pretty much the price of glasses though.
2006-09-02 11:24:49
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answered by Broken-Hearted 1
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If you're extremely poor you would qualify for govt. programs (such as medicaid or something similar). I, myself, am on medicaid (at least for like 6 more months...). They paid for my eye exam and my glasses.
Insurance doesn't really pay for contacts. It's considered a luxury.
In the meantime you can try to exercise your eyes. Although this may not work without glasses. After wearing glasses my whole life, in the last two years my eyes have gotten better at each eye exam. What I do is try to sit farther away than normal. Also, try not to spend too much time on the computer or watching TV. When I go to church I sit in the last rows so I have to look from afar to the front. The way my church is set up, it kind of angles down towards the altar. I dunno....it's weird how it works. I also spend time outside looking at things far away. Sometimes my eyes strain and my vision gets blurry. Yet I just keep focused on whats in front of me. Then again, my eyes started getting better after I prayed one day that my eyes get better.
I find that near sighted people (people who have trouble seeing father away) tend to be more shy and keep their heads down. Where as far sighted people are always looking elsewhere, anywhere but what's right in front of their face. No social commentary implied....although...
Anyway, there's got to be some way you can get glasses. Try free clinics, churches, etc.
2006-09-02 11:31:19
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answered by nathancarson23 3
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If you live in a city with a school of ophthalmology you might be able to get an exam and fitting for contacts for a very small amount of money. I once went to the Illinois School of Optometry or Ophthalmology, I can't remember exactly. It was over in the south loop area of Chicago , near IIT. It only cost $20 for custom fitted lenses. Students do the work and are supervised by teachers.
2006-09-02 11:29:13
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answered by Jtee 2
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You can get some disposable contact lenses for the meantime. They should be about $30-50 per pair and if you take care of them they could last you a few months. (Like clean them well every night, handle them carefully - don't rip them)
But in my opinion your best bet would be glasses - it might be expensive but you don't have to pay for contact lens solutions - and besides, even if you get contacts you still need a pair of glasses for backup.
You could try going to one of those places that offer free frames. Or if you know someone that also needs glasses, sometimes they have a "buy one - get one" sale. If you share, it will only be 50%.
2006-09-02 11:54:27
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answered by ♥☆ Star ☆♥ 4
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Usually cost around $99 every 2 months or so. They are pricey. thats why i stopped wearing them. It sucks, but your probably gonna have to wear glasses. I hate mine, but at least i can see!!! If you ignore your problem, your eyesight WILL get worse!
2006-09-02 11:25:02
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answered by Anonymous
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They're around $200.
But if you cant afford them and you dont have health insurance there should be some sort of program to help you.
2006-09-02 11:18:42
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answered by nazihalo_x 3
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They aren't cheap, even the throw-away kind. Can't you get insurance, or school help? I hope so. You are nice for understanding Mom.
2006-09-02 11:20:57
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answered by robert r 5
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once you know what your prescription is you can buy your lenses online from www.coastalcontacts.com they are very cheap from them and they are all quality branded lenses.
2006-09-02 11:40:59
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answered by marynew 3
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yes
2006-09-02 11:30:04
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answered by ang 4
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