Chicago-based Opternative has launched an online refractive eye exam service that helps consumers get prescriptions for glasses or contacts. According to the company, the offering is registered with ...

“Do I need glasses?” is a question you usually have to get an in-person eye test to answer. But today, online eye exam provider Opternative is coming out of stealth to get you a doctor’s prescription ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

A refraction test is usually given as part of a routine eye examination. It may also be called a vision test. This test tells your eye doctor exactly what prescription you need in your glasses or ...

The way social media is changing healthcare is well-established: If users (who are essentially prospective patients) can acquire needed medical attention without the hassle, time constraints, and ...

Clinically validated online exam proven statistically comparable to traditional in-office refractive eye exam Consumers receive ophthalmologist-issued prescription for glasses or contacts within 24 ...

In 2025, the AOA revised its Policy Statement on Telemedicine in Optometry to specifically refer to technology such as Eyebot ...

The Opternative exam is a bit different than sitting down in an eye doctor's office and squinting to read a chart of letters. First of all, the online test requires you to use both your smartphone, ...

Whether you deal with conditions like dry, itchy eyes, blurred vision or cataracts -- or enjoy perfect 20/20 vision -- regular eye exams are essential for protecting your sight and maintaining eye ...

A standard ophthalmic exam is a comprehensive series of tests done by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. These doctors specialize in eye health. They’ll use these tests to check both your vision and ...