{"id":10128,"date":"2020-11-11T21:30:46","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T21:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/?p=10128"},"modified":"2026-01-30T13:35:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T18:35:51","slug":"online-vision-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/online-vision-test\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect During Your Online Vision Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know you can get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/18\/vision-test-online\/\">free online vision test<\/a> right here on EZContacts.com? The test is designed to enable those who qualify to <strong>renew a prescription for contact lenses or eyeglasses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/18\/vision-test-online\/\">This article<\/a> answers what we anticipated to be your initial questions about the process of renewing your eyewear prescription online. Here, we&#8217;ll step you through exactly how the free online vision test works.&nbsp;It&#8217;s easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here&#8217;s a TL;DR synopsis<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the test requires about 10 to 15 minutes and you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A credit card (to calibrate the size of the display)<\/li><li>A smartphone and computer to take the exam. <\/li><li>A space where you can stand 10 feet from your computer. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/online-vision-test\" aria-label=\"online vision test\"><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 3 2'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"507\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-11-at-2.11.23-PM-1024x507.png\" alt=\"online vision test\" class=\"lazy-load-img wp-image-10131\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-11-at-2.11.23-PM-1024x507.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-11-at-2.11.23-PM-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-11-at-2.11.23-PM-768x380.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-11-at-2.11.23-PM-600xh.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-11-at-2.11.23-PM-1170x579.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-11-at-2.11.23-PM-585x290.png 585w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-11-at-2.11.23-PM.png 1486w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/online-vision-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take advantage of our offering by visiting this page<\/a> where you simply determine whether you&#8217;ll be renewing a prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Note: you need to be 18 to 55 years of age to qualify.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll be asked to enter some basic information, enter your prescription, and answer a few questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple instructions follow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll be told to put your glasses on (or contacts in). There&#8217;s also a quick series of medical questions as you&#8217;re accustomed to seeing when you visit any health care provider.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 3 2'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"409\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazy-load-img wp-image-10134\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2.png 606w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2-600xh.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2-585x395.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Then it&#8217;s time to calibrate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, the success of a vision exam traces to precise measurements. So, you&#8217;ll be asked to get out a credit card, or some standard-size ID and calibrate its size to the rectangle shown online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 3 2'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1070\" height=\"725\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/4-1024x694.png\" alt=\"calibrate your test\" class=\"lazy-load-img wp-image-10133\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/4-1024x694.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/4-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/4-768x520.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/4-600xh.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/4-585x396.png 585w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/4.png 1070w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1070px) 100vw, 1070px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You simply click the &#8211; or + button until your card and screen size calibrate correctly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You&#8217;ll need your phone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 3 2'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"508\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/5-1024x508.jpg\" alt=\"smartphone connection\" class=\"lazy-load-img wp-image-10135\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/5-1024x508.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/5-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/5-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/5-600xh.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/5-1170x581.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/5-585x290.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/5.jpg 1370w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As you see above, your smartphone functions as a remote control during the exam. Getting started merely requires entering your phone number\u2014no downloads are necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You take your test 10-feet from your computer. You can determine where to stand by measuring the distance with a tape measure or follow the instructions provided to count the number of steps to take from your computer. (You enter your shoe size and the application does the math for you.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And it&#8217;s vision test time&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A video tutorial is provided to talk you through what you&#8217;ll do next.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 3 2'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"671\" height=\"672\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6.png\" alt=\"get started\" class=\"lazy-load-img wp-image-10136\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6.png 671w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6-600xh.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6-96x96.png 96w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll cover one eye at a time, as you normally would when tested in person. And you&#8217;ll be shown a series of screens like this&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 3 2'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"510\" height=\"458\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/7.jpg\" alt=\"test screen\" class=\"lazy-load-img wp-image-10138\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/7.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/7-300x269.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your task is to indicate\u2014with your phone\u2014which direction the gap in the center circle faces (left, right, up, or down). As you might imagine, the display changes in size throughout the test.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You&#8217;re done!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 3 2'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"422\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/8.png\" alt=\"completed test\" class=\"lazy-load-img wp-image-10140\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/8.png 815w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/8-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/8-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/8-600xh.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/8-585x303.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your results are revealed and submitted. Off it goes to a professional optometrist or ophthalmologist. If your prescription is renewed, it&#8217;ll soon be sent via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' viewBox='0 0 3 2'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"907\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-11-at-2.43.23-PM-907x1024.png\" alt=\"vision prescription\" class=\"lazy-load-img wp-image-10141\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-11-at-2.43.23-PM-907x1024.png 907w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-11-at-2.43.23-PM-266x300.png 266w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-11-at-2.43.23-PM-768x867.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-11-at-2.43.23-PM-600xh.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-11-at-2.43.23-PM-585x661.png 585w, https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-11-at-2.43.23-PM.png 1038w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re all set to purchase new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/eyeglasses\">eyeglasses<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/contact-lenses\">contact lenses<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezcontacts.com\/online-vision-test\"><strong>Take the free online vision test now.<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UPDATED 1\/7\/2022<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know you can get a free online vision test right here on EZContacts.com? 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