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Oliver Torres

AR options

Understanding Your Anti-Reflective Coating Options

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When you order prescription glasses, you’ll make some additional choices regarding upgrades and options. The purpose of most lens upgrades are self-explanatory, but selecting an anti-reflective (AR) coating isn’t always an easy choice to make due to the variety.

In this post, I’ll provide you the insights you need regarding your anti-reflective coating options so you can make an informed decision. There are differences in price, function and features, so we’ll look at those here.

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HSA and FSA

Smart Shopping: Use Your HSA and FSA Funds to Buy Eyewear

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You have an HSA or FSA account. Were you aware it can be applied to buy prescription eyewear? The end of the year—or the tax year—may be the ideal time to look at spending your HSA or FSA funds on “qualified expenses.”

Remember, you don’t want to spend the funds on non-qualified items because you could be responsible for a 20% penalty. Here’s what does and doesn’t qualify.

Eyewear and services for correcting your vision are classified as a “medical product” and can therefore be purchased with an HSA or FSA: 

  • Prescription eyeglasses
  • Prescription sunglasses
  • Contact lenses
  • Eye examinations and eye surgery
  • Reading glasses

You can’t use an HSA or FSA to buy: 

  • Non-prescription eyeglasses (except reading glasses)
  • Non-prescription sunglasses
  • Insurance premiums
  • Non-prescription colored contact lenses

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