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DIRECTIVE NUMBER: 401.06.03.059.01 SUBJECT: Eye Examinations PAGE NUMBER: 2 of 2 The need for frequent eye care shall be determined by the Medical Director, Regional Health Manager, and the institution optometrist in conjunction with the Facility Health Authority. When visual correction is needed, it shall be the responsibility of the contract medical provider to provide exam and corrective eye wear (glasses). “Timers” wearing of contact lenses while incarcerated with the Idaho Department of Correction is generally prohibited. Contact lenses are easily lost. The potential for serious injury to the eye is greatly increased if tear gas or other chemical agent is used during disturbances in prisons. When and if there is a need for contact lenses for the “timer” inmate, the determination to allow this medical eye wear shall be the decision of the Medical Director, the Medical Authority, and the consultant ophthalmologist. Ordinarily, the only eye condition which requires a need for the wearing of contact lenses is keratoconus. The North Idaho Correctional Institution (NICI), the Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center (PWCC), and the Community Work Center (CWC) inm ates under the 120 jurisdiction program are permitted to retain and wear contacts if approved by the facility head. Replacement of lost or destroyed lenses will be the inmate’s responsibility. Further, all solutions and kits for cleansing, disinfecting, s oaking and storing will be at the inmate’s expense. The IDOC Medical Authority will have the final decision in case of dispute. Replacement of lost or broken glasses will be dealt with on a case by case basis. The IDOC Medical Authority will have final decision in cases of dispute. If an inmate is within 90 days of parole or release, no exam or correction is approved. ___________________________________________ _____________________ Administrator, Institutional Services Division Date