Making time to catch the latest Netflix hit? Easy. Making time to visit the eye doctor? Surprisingly difficult. Enter: Online eye exams — because if you can do it from your couch, why wouldn’t you?
A computer and smartphone is all you need if you want to take a test for glasses or contact lenses as a growing number of companies are offering online vision screenings. One fact needs to be made ...
The FINANCIAL — An online vision test, which is being billed as an “eye exam” by its makers, touts ambiguous claims that could mislead patients into choosing convenience at the expense of proper eye ...
A computer and smartphone is all you need if you want to take a test for glasses or contact lenses as a growing number of companies are offering online vision screenings. One fact needs to be made ...
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Chances are you’re one of the millions of Americans who need some kind of corrective lenses. In fact, 75 percent of us wear glasses or contact lenses to see. Problem is, getting ...
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Doctors concerned about patient safety are supporting legislation that that would block online vision tests like the ones offered by Opternative. Users of Opternative.com can take ...
Editor’s Note: The United States Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to online vision test company Opternative in October, 2017, requesting that the company cease activities that ...
Online eye examinations are currently allowed in 37 states, but some of those states are moving toward limiting or banning them under pressure from optometric associations. For instance, under heavy ...