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Is Blue-light glasses (non-prescription) HSA-eligible?

No — not HSA-eligible

Non-prescription blue-light glasses are general-wellness products, not qualified medical care.

IRS authority

IRS Pub. 502 (general-health exclusion)

Worth knowing

Prescription lenses with a blue-light coating ARE eligible as prescription eyewear.

Category: Vision · Bucket C (Not HSA-eligible)

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Reading glasses (OTC)Prescription eyeglassesContact lenses & solutionEye examsLASIK & corrective eye surgeryPrescription sunglasses
Paying out of pocket?

Vault the receipt in Candor and reimburse yourself tax-free — this year or in 20 years. No deadline (IRS Notice 2004-50, Q&A 39).

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Informational only — not tax, legal, or medical advice. Consult a qualified tax professional about your situation. Rules version 2026-07-16, last verified July 2026.

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