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- How often can you buy glasses?\n
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- This is typically every 12 or 24 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- How much of the cost is covered by your insurance?\n
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- \u00a0This can be a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the eyeglasses’ cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- What type of lenses are covered? Are you covered for single vision, bifocal, or progressive lenses<\/a>? Can you get them with special lens features, such as anti-glare coating and scratch-resistant coating?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- What are your out-of-network benefits? That is, can you buy from out-of-network retailers and have your insurance reimburse you for some or all of the cost?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The answers to these questions should inform your choice of retailer, frames, and lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you know the eyewear covered and where you can get them, take note of your member ID and your insurance provider\u2019s contact information. You\u2019ll need this when ordering online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGet Your Prescription Ready<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Make sure your prescription<\/a> is up-to-date, and have this data ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Sphere (SPH): <\/strong>The lens power needed for each lens to correct nearsightedness and farsightedness, measured in diopters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pupillary Distance (PD): <\/strong>The distance between the centers of your pupils, usually measured in millimeters. This is crucial for accurate lens placement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you have astigmatism, you’ll also need these numbers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Cylinder (CYL): <\/strong>The lens power needed to correct astigmatism, also measured in diopters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Axis: <\/strong>The orientation of the cylinder correction, measured in degrees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you don\u2019t have your PD, you can use online apps to measure your pupillary distance. EZContacts offers this feature; you’ll see this button under ‘Prescription Details’ on all our glasses pages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Measure PD button<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nChoose an Online Retailer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Next, choose your online retailer. Again, refer to your insurance details and confirm if you can buy from outside the insurance company\u2019s network or if you\u2019re limited to their network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Select your retailer based on their online reputation and eyewear selection. Remember to check if they have a rewards or rebate program<\/a>. If you\u2019re buying corrective eyeglasses or lenses regularly, you might as well earn points for your purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of your trustworthy online retailer options include EZContacts<\/a>, Zenni Optical, and Warby Parker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: Insurance companies<\/a> may include a few online retailers in their in-network list. If you’re choosing a retailer that’s not on their list, play it safe and get in touch with your insurance company. Make sure they’ll cover your eyewear from out-of-network retailers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nSelect Your Frames and Lenses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now, the fun part! Start browsing and select your favorite frames. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not sure if the style suits you? Do an online try-on<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Virtual Try-on Button<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Also, remember that it\u2019s not just about the style. Consider the material of your frames. You can find eyeglasses made from plastic, metal, and titanium. The material factors into the durability and weight of your eyeglasses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nEnter Your Prescription Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is when you bring out the prescription details I told you about earlier. Make sure you have your measurements ready, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enter your prescription information into the online form and double-check for accuracy. Input your pupillary distance (PD) as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prescription Details<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t have your PD, use the online app. ‘Click on the Measure PD’ button.
This is where you’ll choose your lenses and their features, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLens Material Options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n You can also decide if you’d like to add an anti-reflective coating<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anti-Reflective Coating Options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nSubmit Your Insurance Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you’re using an in-network retailer, you’ll typically submit your insurance information<\/a> as you check out. This includes your insurance provider’s name, member ID, and other required information. You may also be required to submit a photo of your insurance card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re buying from an out-of-network retailer, like EZContacts, you’ll typically pay for your eyewear yourself and then get reimbursed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you hit ‘purchase,’ make sure you’ll be reimbursed for out-of-network eyewear purchases. If you are eligible, the EZContacts team can help you. Fill out this form<\/a> to provide the team with your insurance information. They’ll help begin processing your reimbursement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nPlace Your Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A Woman Browsing on Her Laptop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Finally, place your order. Before you hit ‘check out,’ double-check your prescription to ensure everything is correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, wait for confirmation that your order is being processed. Depending on the retailer, shipping could take anywhere from five to seven business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nAfter You Receive Your Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Once you receive your glasses, try them on to make sure you have the correct fit and prescription. You can always have your eyeglasses adjusted by your online retailer as long as it\u2019s within the return and exchange period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make sure everything runs smoothly, always keep a record of your transactions. Reach out to your insurer and eyewear retailer if you have questions throughout your buying process. And, of course, always read the fine print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Axis: <\/strong>The orientation of the cylinder correction, measured in degrees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Pupillary Distance (PD): <\/strong>The distance between the centers of your pupils, usually measured in millimeters. This is crucial for accurate lens placement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Sphere (SPH): <\/strong>The lens power needed for each lens to correct nearsightedness and farsightedness, measured in diopters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What are your out-of-network benefits? That is, can you buy from out-of-network retailers and have your insurance reimburse you for some or all of the cost?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- What type of lenses are covered? Are you covered for single vision, bifocal, or progressive lenses<\/a>? Can you get them with special lens features, such as anti-glare coating and scratch-resistant coating?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- \u00a0This can be a fixed dollar amount or a percentage of the eyeglasses’ cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- How much of the cost is covered by your insurance?\n
- This is typically every 12 or 24 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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