Re:The FDA wants you to be able to buy a hearing aid without...
by balls187 on Tuesday October 19, 2021 @04:46PM
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> The US requires one to see a “doctor of optometry” to get a basic single vision prescription.
You can take virtual eye exams, which are reviewed by doctors to issue a prescription.
The real issue isn't the basic care of glasses, instead it's the screening of your eye health.
When you go to Urgent Care, say for a laceration, they do a quick work up, including taking your temp, blood pressure, blood o2, weight and height.
Having your eyes checked out in person with a comprehensive eye exam annually is a good habit. And tying it renewing an Rx for Contacts / Glasses just makes it easier to do.
You can take virtual eye exams, which are reviewed by doctors to issue a prescription.
The real issue isn't the basic care of glasses, instead it's the screening of your eye health.
When you go to Urgent Care, say for a laceration, they do a quick work up, including taking your temp, blood pressure, blood o2, weight and height.
Having your eyes checked out in person with a comprehensive eye exam annually is a good habit. And tying it renewing an Rx for Contacts / Glasses just makes it easier to do.