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Can you buy glasses online and use them for prescription?
Just like eyeglasses you might buy from an optical shop, eyeglasses that you order online can accommodate almost any prescription and help you see clearly.
Can I buy glasses if I know my prescription?
If you're ordering glasses for vision correction as well as style, you'll typically need an
. You can use the prescription that your optometrist gave you at your most recent eye exam if it's still working well for you and hasn't expired.
How does insurance work with eyeglasses?
Vision insurance gives you defined costs for your vision care. Most plans will give you a flat copay for an exam, typically about $10. You'll also have an allowance to spend on frames and a flat copay for lenses. The lens copay amount will vary depending on the type of lens you need (bifocal, trifocal, coatings, etc.).
Can I buy glasses and have my prescription put in them?
In short, yes, many opticians and specialty services will be able to change, replace, and put in fresh
into most frames.
Can I order glasses online with an expired prescription?
No, you cannot use an expired
to buy new glasses. The reason for this is simple: our eyes change as we age, and a prescription from several years ago may no longer guarantee clear vision. You may not realize how much your vision has deteriorated since your last eye exam.
Can you claim Zenni on insurance?
We do not accept insurance. However, some insurance companies will accept an invoice copy for reimbursement. Check with your insurance company, and if they do, you can request an emailed invoice copy from our Customer Service department.
How do I use Zenni vision insurance?
Do you accept insurance? We do not accept insurance. However, some insurance companies will accept an invoice copy for reimbursement. Check with your insurance company, and if they do, you can request an emailed invoice copy from our Customer Service department.
Does Zenni have payment plans?
Pay for your next purchase at ZENNI in 4 installments over 6 weeks when you check out with
, previously Quadpay.
Can I get glasses without eye test?
The short answer is, yes, you can get glasses without a prescription. There are several online eyeglass retailers that do not require an eye care provider's prescription certification. However, you should still have your eyes examined regularly as doctors screen for eye diseases.
Can I wear glasses that are not my prescription?
Wearing the wrong prescription glasses won't damage your eyes but can cause unnecessary discomfort. If you've never worn glasses before, you may not know any different and think feeling dizzy while wearing glasses is normal—the good news is, it's not.
How often can you get glasses with insurance?
While individual plans vary, and you should check with your plan for specifics, most vision insurance plans cover part or all of the cost of new lenses for glasses or contacts every 12 months. Frames are typically covered every 24 months, but again, plans vary, so check with yours if you're not sure.
What kind of insurance do you need for glasses?
Vision insurance is used to help reduce the costs of glasses, contacts, and eye exams. This supplemental insurance also can help offset the costs of LASIK.
What happens if I lose my glasses?
Lost glasses, with valid prescription – they can be remade without having to see a doctor. Lost glasses, without valid prescription – Requires a visit to an optometrist for as little as $50 for a refraction and exam and depending on your location the glasses can be made in less than one hour.