The concept has ignited a firestorm among optometrists. — -- Getting a prescription for eyeglasses and contact lenses usually means scheduling a trip to the eye doctor, but Chicago-based start-up ...

BOSTON (CBS) -- 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. "I was a little hesistant at first, but ...

The annoyance of going to the doctor keeps tons of people from finding out if they need glasses or updating their prescription. But it turns out you don’t need one of those giant multi-lens machines ...

Picture this: Your contact lenses are running low, and you soon realize that your last prescription has expired. With a busy week ahead, squeezing in a visit to the eye doctor would be a struggle.

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 ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - Technology that has been in existence for years can save hundreds of millions of Americans from a trip to the eye doctor’s office when they need prescription glasses or contact ...

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 ...

It seems nearly every aspect of health care is moving into the virtual realm. People can now use smartphones to arrange non-emergency “visits” with doctors without leaving their homes, and even ...

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 ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. That familiar eyesight chart revolutionized vision testing, and we went to ridiculous lengths to test it out That ...

A routine (or comprehensive) exam uses a wide range of tests and procedures to evaluate your vision and the health of your eyes. Diagnostic tests are usually performed by a technician. These test ...