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Re:Google hid evidence by training workers to avoid words mo... by ars on Thursday September 14, 2023 @10:20PM (#37517468)
The deception is that glasses cost a lot, and you need insurance to help with the cost.

In truth the insurance is just a scam because glasses cost 1/10th what they say.

Now that would be OK if there was actual competition, but there isn't, they are basically a monopoly - as soon as a competitor arises they buy them.

Online glasses are not the same market as a physical store where you can try them on.

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Re:Google hid evidence by training workers to avoid words mo... by lotsofpulp on Thursday September 14, 2023 @10:27PM (#37517528)
Everyone who goes to Walmart (majority of the US?) sees this section at the front of the store when they walk in or out:

https://www.walmart.com/browse/health-medicine/prescription-...

I see lots of $30 and $60 options.

The insurance is only a thing because the tax code allows it as a way for employers to pay people with untaxable money in the form of insurance, so it is not a real insurance market.

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