Standard mileage rate. Generally, if you claim a business deduction for work-related education and you drive your car to and from school, the amount you can deduct for miles driven from January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014, is 56 cents per mile.
For patients not covered by health insurance, glaucoma diagnosis typically costs $50-$200 or more, depending on the doctor and tests performed. And treatment typically costs about $12-$90 per month -- or $150-$1,080 or more per year -- for medication, usually in the form of eye drops.
My doctor has prescribed three eye pressure medications. I am worried about side effects and would like to use only one to keep my glaucoma in check. Your doctor is trying to keep your eye pressure low. If you are experiencing side effects from the eye drops, you may want to consider laser treatment.