Eyewear Shopping Advice Your Patients Are Hearing

Money magazine offered the following advice to readers about eyewear: "If you're among the two-thirds of adults who need glasses or contact lenses, you know vision care often comes at eye-popping prices. You can easily drop $200 for a pair of basic glasses; spring for add-ons like anti-glare lenses or designer frames and the price can double. If multiple members of your family need corrective eyewear, you could face a bill that tops $500 to $1,000 in a single year. Sure, insurance and shopping at discount retailers can help cut costs. The savings, though, may not be as great as they first appear.And if you're not careful, you can end up sacrificing lens quality and safety to save a few bucks. Use these strategies to get the best care for the best price." Read more.