Around 60% of people wear glasses, which means regular trips to the eye doctor to monitor or maintain your prescription. But what if you can't afford to go to the doctor? Or can't commit to going in ...

When Warby Parker started in 2010, it had a simple pitch: upend traditional optometry by providing an online marketplace where customers can buy prescription lenses at prices that don’t make them want ...

1-800 Contacts is trying to make it easier for people to get new prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses by cutting out the need for a visit to an eye doctor. The e-commerce company said ...

If you're looking to get your glasses prescription online, I found this free tool that can do so for you. Rick Broida Senior Editor Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews ...

Whether you deal with conditions like dry, itchy eyes, blurred vision or cataracts -- or enjoy perfect 20/20 vision -- regular eye exams are essential for protecting your sight and maintaining eye ...

Experts disagree on who needs it and when. Here’s what the evidence suggests. By Michelle Crouch Perhaps the most unpleasant part of an eye exam is when the doctor squeezes in the dreaded drops to ...

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) doesn't usually include coverage for regular eye exams, glasses or contact lenses. You can opt to go with a Medicare Advantage plan, as many of those do come with ...

On the other hand, Dr. William Barlow of the University of Utah's Moran Eye Center notes, "Dilation isn't always required. In fact, if you are seeing your eye doctor solely to get a prescription, ...

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