Need new glasses? Online eye exams and vision tests offer a convenient way to get a glasses prescription. Doctors explain whether these services are worth trying.

The Opternative exam is a bit different than sitting down in an eye doctor's office and squinting to read a chart of letters. First of all, the online test requires you to use both your smartphone ...

Opternative Online Eye Exam Service Sparks Criticism from Optometrists A Chicago-based start-up is raising eyebrows among eye care professionals by saying consumers can skip the eye doctor with ...

For many of us, eye exams are a must every year, but now some patients are skipping the trip to the doctor and simply logging online instead.

First, the caveats An online eye exam is not an acceptable substitute for regular eye exams. An online eye exam will not catch issues such as cataracts, glaucoma or retinal detachment.

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Need new glasses? Online eye exams and vision tests offer a convenient way to get a glasses prescription. Doctors explain whether these services are worth trying.