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Advantages of In-Office Frame Purchasing

In a world where online shopping is just as common as shopping in brick and mortar stores, buying glasses online seemed to be unlikely until recently.

Companies like Warby Parker and Tortoise and Blonde are working to change that perception with their offers for $99 complete pairs of glasses ordered online and delivered right to your door.

So the question is, why would a patient who just had an eye exam still shop in their doctor's office for their glasses?

First, when you order glasses online you're missing out on the opportunity to work with a trained optician who can help you find the best style and best fitting glasses. 

A properly fitting pair of frames is critical to ensuring you can see properly out of your glasses and there's no one better trained to find a perfectly fitting frame for you than a Vision Source optician.

Second, these online discount retailers sell glasses that are just not the same quality as a pair of glasses purchased at your Vision Source doctor's office.

Consider this: according to the American Optometric Association, half of all pairs of eyeglasses purchased online either fail safety compliance rules or are the incorrect prescription.  Read more about the study here.

What does that mean?

If you ordered a pair of glasses with impact resistant lenses, there is a chance those lenses have not gone through the proper safety inspection to certify they are impact resistant. 

Or, worse yet, the glasses you're wearing may not even have the prescription your doctor prescribed to you. 

Some online retailers include in the FAQ section of their website that they won't require you to provide a written prescription or even verify that your prescription is correct unless the order is shipping to one of nineteen states that require them to do so. 

A final consideration to keep in mind:

The trip to your Vision Source office to get your glasses may take a little longer than shopping online, but that trip ensures that you will receive personalized styling and care from a network of supportive doctors and staff. 


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My annual eye exam is always an excellent experience with Dr. Danielle Dyke. The exam is always thorough, and Dr. Dyke takes the time to explain my eye health in a way I can understand. The Vision Source eye clinic is modern, clean, and the staff is very welcoming. I always feel comfortable and well-cared for at my appointment. I highly recommend Dr. Dyke and Vision Source!

Patricia G.

Dr. Schauer did an amazing job getting my eye infection cleared up. As I sat in my room waiting my turn, because I had a last minute appointment, I could hear her working with a family next door that had young kids.

Fred S.

Whenever I have had eye issues, they have made efforts to get me in asap. Which I really appreciate. I have had Dr. Aberle and Dr. Dyke and they are both excellent. Recently, I saw Dr. Aberle for a chronic eye problem in one eye & he fixed the problem. Honestly, it felt like a miracle. The office staff is also very pleasant to deal with.

Sheila S.

I've literally been a lifelong customer since 5th grade when it was Dr. Little! Dr. Schauer has taken over since Dr. Little retired. It's always a good, friendly experience with all of the staff there. I've never had a bad experience.

Bill S.

The front desk people are very nice and friendly got called in to see Wayne before my appointment time Vision Source has very friendly staff and the clinic is very clean will always be a patient to Vision Source.

Deborah C.

I was greeted by the front desk very efficiently. The person who did the first part of my history and did the testing like the little spritz in my eyes, etc, was very good. I really like my eye doctor, I feel that I get all my questions answered as well as she explains what she is seeing when she is examining my eyes.

Dolly A.

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