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Can You Use Vision Benefits to Purchase Eyewear Online?

Written By Barry Silver

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Can you purchase eyewear online and use your vision benefits? It’s a question we hear often—and we’ll answer for you here.

First, let’s discuss what vision benefits actually are.

Understanding Vision Benefits

Confusion swirls around the topic of vision insurance. The term “insurance” is used loosely in the world of vision. What you may be calling insurance is actually a plan designed to offer vision benefits to cover some of your costs.

The benefits are likely to apply to:

Routine preventative eye care including eye exams
Prescriptive eyewear including eyeglasses and/or contact lenses

Some plans expand the coverage to include:

Discounts on options such as lens coatings and photochromic lenses
Reduced rates on elective correction surgery

Can You Get a Vision Test Online?

Written By Barry Silver

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In 2015, Opternative became the first online service to provide physician-issued prescriptions for glasses or contacts. Qualified consumers would use a computer and smartphone to take a vision test from home and receive a prescription shortly after.

However, the FDA changed its fate.

Dad Sunglasses: The 7 Best Sunglasses for Father’s Day

Written By Kara Keigan

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Father’s Day is the perfect time to replace your dad’s favorite pair of trusty old shades with something thoughtful and new. It’s a great time to treat your pop to a dad sunglasses glow-up!

Shopping for sunglasses (and gift-giving in general) is a matter of understanding the recipient’s style and interests. The best gifts are those your loved one may never have picked out themselves, but show you know them as a person.

Want to pick a pair of sunglasses that embrace your dad’s personal style? Let’s take a shot at identifying something about your father that will give us a hint at what style of dad sunglasses to buy the old man.

benefits of daily disposable contact lenses

Daily Disposable Contact Lenses: The Top 7 Benefits

Written By Michael Healy

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Daily disposable contact lenses used to be a luxury many couldn’t afford. It was simply too expensive to throw out contact lenses after only one use.

But that’s changed. As the demand for contact lenses skyrockets, so too has the supply. As such, prices have decreased, and contact lenses are more cost-effective and popular than ever.

Should you care? If you wear contacts, it’s certainly worth considering the option and understanding the benefits that daily disposable contact lenses may offer. I’m going to run down seven advantages for you here…

Eye Doctor Appointment: What to Expect at Your First Visit

Written By Barry Feldman

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Are you thinking about making your first eye doctor appointment? If you’re new to the optometry world, you may not be sure what to expect.

If you’re a bit nervous about going to the eye doctor for the first time, this guide will help you. Here’s what you can expect from the beginning to the end of your eye doctor appointment.