That exasperating trip to the eye doctor can be a pain and recently the eye care industry has jumped on the bureaucracy bandwagon. The legislators want to tell us how often we need the exams, etc. There might just be a solution for those with independent minds and minimal eye needs. What about the online eye exam on the computer? Could this be a cheaper option for qualifying consumers?
If you think that the bureaucracy isn’t that bad, read this: Legislators Block Low-Cost Eye Exams in Michigan. Sounds like Michigan has passed laws to protect favored businesses from economic competition.
The eye doctor used to shoot air in the eye during the eye exam, which was bearable, but now the patient usually gets the nasty, yellow mydriatic eye drops. This isn’t so bad, except your eyes get a little blurry and this creates a problem for those driving home. You can ask for anti-dilation drops, which bring relief from sun sensitivity (photophobia). Flip on sunglasses can be very useful after an eye exam.
Getting back to the online eye test on the computer. Are these exams effective and accurate? Is this legitimate?
I would prefer personal care from a qualified attendant, especially when it comes to fitting the frames on the face. I admit this to be a luxury, but the frames should fit better if this technique is properly applied by an expert.
Probably, the intended application is to get the eye exam online, and afterwards go to a local retailer to purchase the prescription glasses. The key is to save money on the eye exam itself.
If you’ve been to the eye doctor for an exam lately, then you are aware of the soaring expense that is imposed on the patient. A trip to the optometrist is getting rather expensive these days.
For those that qualify: “Opternative, the world’s first online eye exam service, is now available to provide consumers with a convenient and affordable physician-issued prescription for glasses or contacts.”
This company could revolutionize the way eye care is done in the future.
