Opternative, the world’s first ‘online eye exam’ service was rolled out across 27 states in the US last week, but the American Optometric Association (AOA) has voiced concerns over its use.
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) registered service offers users a refractive eye exam of up to 25 minutes’ duration, using a computer to view tests and a smartphone to record results. A prescription, validated by a state-registered ophthalmologist, is issued within 24 hours if a $40 (£25.60) fee is paid. Contact lens prescriptions are also available for $60, but users must present a prior prescription. Currently, Opternative’s online eye exam is available for adults between 18 and 40 years old.
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