Why is anti-reflective coating so VERY important?  

An anti-reflective or anti-reflection (AR) coating is a type of optical coating applied to the surface of lenses and other optical elements to reduce reflection. In typical imaging systems, this improves the efficiency since less light is lost due to reflection. In complex systems such as telescopes and microscopes, the reduction in reflections also improves the contrast of the image by the elimination of stray light. This is especially important in planetary astronomy. In other applications, the primary benefit is the elimination of the reflection itself, such as a coating on eyeglass lenses that make the eyes of the wearer more visible to others, or a coating to reduce the glint from a covert viewer's binoculars telescopic sight. Wikipedia  

 

 

• Nearsightedness (myopia) -  Light comes to focus in front of the retina rather than on the retina
• Farsightedness (hyperopia) 
• Astigmatism - Blurry vision resulting from  the eye not focusing light evenly onto the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (see more below)
• Prysobia - age-related where close vision becomes harder to focus because of the decreased ability of the eye to change shape.

 

For example, regular plastic lenses reflect roughly 8 percent of light hitting the lenses, so only 92 percent of available light enters the eye for vision. High index plastic lenses can reflect up to 50 percent more light than regular plastic lenses (approximately 12 percent of available light), so even less light is available to the eye for vision. This can be particularly troublesome in low-light conditions, such as when driving at night. AllaboutVision  
 

Astigmatism is all about the shape of the eye – the light doesn’t hit where it’s supposed to. The angle that is given on the prescription - allows for the right amount of light to the back of your eye/eyes. 

 

Missing Your Prescription?  

We have trendy glasses and very affordable eyewear but in order to buy eyewear online you will need a prescription.   

Unless you are getting readers.  

If you do not have a prescription please go to your eye care doctor and ask for a copy of your prescription; After a paid (free eye exam) eye exam with an eye care professional you have the right to request your prescription for your eyeglasses.  

Please know that there is a law in place that requires all eye care professionals to relinquish your prescription to you at no extra cost then the cost of the eye exam.  
You can read more about that on our glasses guide  

Please refer to The Federal Trade Commission "The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") has completed its regulatory review of the Ophthalmic Practice Rules ("Rules"), which require, among other things, that eye care practitioners provide patients with a copy of their eyeglass prescription upon completion of an eye examination."  
 

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How To Read And Enter Your Prescription  

Reading your eyeglasses prescription can be a little confusing as different opticians/ophthalmologists use different formats.

Just calmly look for the O.S and O.D once you have find these (or have been told) you will be able to tell if your prescription is either for single vision lenses (with one type of distance vision correction, computer glasses, and reading glasses are single vision) or bifocal/progressive lenses. (to distances, reading at the bottom and distance in the mid and top range; three distances, reading, mid and far distances, respectively)   

The OS and OD tells you what is needed for the left and the right eye (respectively). if you simply see a number under the first portion the "Sphere" then that's it. It indicates that all other options are 0.00 (which may or may not clearly been written into the spaces for cylindrical and axis) sometimes it is written as "plano" which also indicates 0.00.  

See below for further clarification with diagrams. If you are unsure or unclear please call us and we will help.  


 

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You want to try on the glasses you like virtually but something is not working right! 
 

Here is some help trouble shooting your computer - you must allow Eyewearinsight.com to use your camera before we are allowed to use it.

Depending on the browser you are using there are different steps you can take. Mostly, it's a question of privacy along with saftey so you want to be sure you know where you are allowing access. 
First thing that maybe missing from you computer is the Flash Player by Adobe - this is needed to run the application we use for the virtual try on. If you don't have it already installed on you computer you will need to download that. 
 

• If Using Chrome
• If Using FireFox
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FInally assuming you do have a webcam/camera installed on your computer you can check here to see that it is functioning well 

 

WHAT TYPES OF VISION PLANS ARE AVAILABLE?  

Vision plans are typically offered in one of two ways either a vision insurance benefits package or a discount vision plan. Your company or you may have purchased either of these by enrolling and often paying a monthly premium.  

INSURANCE: 

Insurer ( your employer or you) pays the doctor. You pay copay and extra charges not covered under the policy.  

DISCOUNT PLAN: 

You pay doctor directly at a discounted rate.  

Vision insurance provides free coverage for an exam and for eyewear (even when you buy eyewear online) up to a fixed dollar amount in exchange for an annual premium and co-pay (fixed dollar amount). 
 If the type of lenses options you (or your eye care professional prescribes for you) pick and the total price is over the plans fixed dollar amount, you are then responsible for the overage. 

 For example, if frames are covered up to $160, and your plan allowance for frames is $100.00, off you would pay the $60.00 difference. Same for the lenses. 

 Discount vision plans, after you pay an annual premium, provide eye care and eyewear at discounted rates. You pay the service provider (doctor or retailer) the entire cost directly, based on the pre-negotiated, discounted rate.  

When it comes to more serious medical issues regarding the eyes these insurances do not cover those. They will simply cover routine eye exams and prescription eyewear you would need to look to your health insurance carries for anything more. There are several companies that offer these; here is a list of some.  


You must have your sign in information on hand before access to your plan information. 

VSP's basic insurance plan  

Please note: We try to provide you with information but please verify with your insurer to be sure the information is accurate:  
 

• $17.00/month for one person; $32.33/month for 2 people and $44.16/month for a family (for Los Angeles, California)
•  $120.00 allowance for the frame (after the $25.00 copay is paid) plus 20% off the cost after the allowance is exhausted; eye exam is covered in full after copay of $15.00 is paid)
• Basic lenses are covered in full and an average 20-25% off options including anti-reflective coating and scratch resistant coating;
•  Plus 20% off the second pair.
•  For VSPs Discount plan it is basically 20% off the price for an eye exam and eyewear
•  Not sure if your employer offers VSP? Give them a call at 800.877.7195

Humana's individual plan (for my area and state) Partner with EyeMed 

 Please note: We try to provide you with information but please verify with your insurer to be sure the information is accurate: 
 

•  $17.74/month with a $35.00 enrollment fee.
•  For Frames: Plan pays $100 retail allowance for your first pair, plus you save 20% off retail on a second pair.
•  Frequency: Once every 24 months
•  For lens: standard lens single vision, bifocal or progressive (trifocal lens) is $25.00

Eyemed Company Coverage  

Please note: We try to provide you with information but please verify with your insurer to be sure the information is accurate:  
Check your coverage for prescription eyeglasses and whether your vision insurance will reimburse you or what your coverage includes. 
  
 

• EyeMed provides benefits when you receive services through a participating   provider. Some services may require a co-payment at the time of your visit.
• Depending on your plan type that has been set up, you may obtain an out-of-network claim form from EyeMed or Customer Care Center and mail, fax or email the completed form, along with the itemized paid receipts for services and materials t

For your convenience, an EyeMed out-of-network claim form is available at www.eyemedvisioncare.com or by calling EyeMeds Customer Care Center at 1-866-800-5457 . 
 EyeMed Vision Care 
 Attn: OON Claims 
 P.O. Box 8504 Mason,  
Ohio 45040-7111 
 oonclaims@eyemedvisioncare.com  
Fax: 866-293-7373  

Spectra Vision  

Please note: We try to provide you with information but please verify with your insurer to be sure the information is accurate: 

 

•  Insurance is similar to EyeMed in that it is offered to businesses only
• Check on the link to find out about your specific coverage for prescription eyeglasses
• If you visit a provider outside of the Spectra network, consult your benefits brochure or login to your account and under the My Benefits section you can determine if your program provides an out-of-network reimbursement benefit. If your plan has an out-of-network benefit, you will pay the provider in full at the time of service. Then simply mail or fax your receipts to us, requesting reimbursement. We will process your claim and reimburse you up to the maximum allowances of your plan. To request reimbursement, submit your receipts to:

Spectera Claims Department 
PO Box 30978 
Salt Lake City, UT 84130 
-or- 
Fax: 248-733-6060  
The following information should be included with your itemized receipt submission to Spectra according to their website (though we try to provide you with information please verify with your insurer to be sure the information is accurate): 

• Subscribers name and address
• Member or patient's name and date of birth
• Subscriber's unique identification number

.More to come soon..... 

    
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