Re: RE: Kathy - New, with some questions

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========= I may not have gotten all the facts, but at approximately

10/17/01 10:29 AM I believe Kathy D. Lessa is rumored to have said:

>My understanding is that a simple eye exam is not sufficient, right, that a

>retina specialist and a dilated exam is what is required. Is this true?

Yes, the exam is done by a retina specialist and he/she must dilate the

eye. You should have it done on an annual basis unless the specialist

feels that it needs to be done more frequently. It is a very detailed

exam as he looks not only at the rear of the retina, but using a special

lens looks at parts of the sides of the eye. I have had it done every

year since my diagnosis in '87 and have had no retina degradation so far.

As a diabetic, I think most insurances will pay for the 'diabetic retina

eye' exam (must use the correct diagnosis code). The insurance will not

pay for the optical exam if you need an eye glass prescription change

unless general eye exams are included. That has to be a separate exam,

bummer.

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