I've never dealt with a Shaw lens but see this situation seems to qualify so what are your thoughts and experiences:
Forty year old woman with history of amblyopia left eye.
Chief complaints Turner syndrome, strabismus, amblyopia, poor depth perception.
Does not currently wear glasses. Contact lens made her feel dizzy in the distant past.
Medically complex patient per doctor.
New Rx from MD
OD -0.25
OS -6.50
PD 29/29
Well meaning optician from Lenscrafters suggested she see if the doctor might want to prescribe prism for her diplopia.
Ophthalmologist is now prescribing 12^ Base In. Is not optimistic this will improve vision.
I worked with her many years ago until she moved out west and our OD did not think prism would help back then.
Medicaid coverage.
MD's letter has qualified her for a fresnel prism which the doctor does not feel will be successful.
What are your thoughts about Shaw lenses for her?
She may have family that can help pay for them but any ballpark as to how much that costs?
I also believe I need to qualify the office for these lenses which may not be possible but I'd like some offices with more experience to chime in.
Should I recommend she find an established OD to fit her?
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