Ordering your prescription glasses or contact lenses on-line may seem convenient and may even appear like you are saving a few dollars, but it is important not to compromise on quality or safety when it comes to your eyes.
The American Optometric Association (AOA) published a study on ordering eyeglasses online. The study concluded:
Of 200 glasses ordered online, only 154 pairs were received;- 44.8 percent had incorrect prescriptions or safety issues;
- 29 percent had at least one lens fail to meet required prescription;
- 19 percent of adult lenses failed impact resistance testing; and,
- 25 percent of children’s lenses failed impact resistance testing
“Without visiting an eye doctor, patients run the risk of purchasing eyeglasses online with an improper fit or receiving the wrong prescription altogether,” said Samuel D. Pierce, O.D., member of the AOA Board of Trustees and AOA spokesperson. “Ultimately, patients can expend more time dealing with order mistakes and making returns than had they simply visited their local optometrist in the first place.”
Similar issues occur when it comes to ordering contact lenses on-line, especially without a valid prescription and decorative lenses.
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