AITA for wanting my DD's glasses prescription?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m guessing you’re seeing an optometrist at a commercial eyeglass fitting and sales establishment. You should be seeing an opthalmologist. They are physicians.

I’ve worn glasses since I was a small child, and that’s a long time. I have never even heard of a physician not handing over a written script, let alone resisting providing one.

A good rule of thumb is that if a health care provider (or any service provider for that matter) resists your reasonable requests, they’re not the right one for you.

And no, you don’t need a signed script to order glasses, at least not online.

Uploading your prescription is the last part of ordering.

I have never uploaded one.

Depends on the store. The better online places ask for it, but places like Zenni Optical don't.

[Anonymous]

I stopped using MyEyeDr many years ago because they always made me wait for the prescription. You are NTA. This is horrible practice and I'd absolutely get snippy with them.

I have never once had a problem with requesting and getting a paper copy of my prescription from MyEyeDr and I've been going there for nearly a decade. They even have a website where you can access your prescription:
https://getrx.myeyedr.com/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I tell them I need it for something they don’t offer, like a prescription snorkel mask. Passive as hell, but it works. Even if I have zero intention of ordering said mask.

Yes, I could go to a different optometrist that doesn’t make this difficult. But this one is really convenient, has hours that work for us, the doctor works well with my kid, and we don’t need anything complicated. It’s just their administration that sucks, and I can get around that.

+1

I do this too. Some other variations:
- my primary care doctor was asking about changes to my vision as part of my broader health and I want them to have a record of it
- I had my eye on a specific line/frame that you don't carry

[Anonymous]

It's not a problem for me to get the prescription. If it's a problem for you, change optometrists, and ask this question when choosing a new one.

[Anonymous]

NP: how do you politely decline ordering contacts through an office?

"Thanks but I like to shop online to check prices. I'll order through you if your price is the lowest!"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m guessing you’re seeing an optometrist at a commercial eyeglass fitting and sales establishment. You should be seeing an opthalmologist. They are physicians.

I’ve worn glasses since I was a small child, and that’s a long time. I have never even heard of a physician not handing over a written script, let alone resisting providing one.

A good rule of thumb is that if a health care provider (or any service provider for that matter) resists your reasonable requests, they’re not the right one for you.

And no, you don’t need a signed script to order glasses, at least not online.

This PP doesn't know what they are talking about.
(1) It's TOTALLY unnecessary for someone to see an ophthalmologist unless they have a specific reason to (strabismus, for example). Optometrists are totally fine for most people.
(2) I've ordered glasses and contact lenses online from several places and ALL of them have required me to upload my prescription. If they don't require that, they are not a reputable place and I would not trust them.

It's true that most optometrists work in a setting that also sells glasses, but they are legally required to give you your prescription. If they don't, report them to the state board of optometry and find a new optometrist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NP: how do you politely decline ordering contacts through an office?

Should clarify, I am good at saying no, but their assumptions "how many months would you like to order" instead of asking if I want to in the first place are difficult to rebut.

You know that’s why they word it that way, right? That’s sales 101.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I stopped using MyEyeDr many years ago because they always made me wait for the prescription. You are NTA. This is horrible practice and I'd absolutely get snippy with them.

This is where I go and they always give it to me when I pay. I never have to ask.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NP: how do you politely decline ordering contacts through an office?

No thanks, they cost $xxx at Costco. I'd be happy to order from you if you can match the price, though!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I tell them I need it for something they don’t offer, like a prescription snorkel mask. Passive as hell, but it works. Even if I have zero intention of ordering said mask.

Yes, I could go to a different optometrist that doesn’t make this difficult. But this one is really convenient, has hours that work for us, the doctor works well with my kid, and we don’t need anything complicated. It’s just their administration that sucks, and I can get around that.

+1

I do this too. Some other variations:
- my primary care doctor was asking about changes to my vision as part of my broader health and I want them to have a record of it
- I had my eye on a specific line/frame that you don't carry

Such white people answers. Tell the truth. "I'd rather purchase from somewhere more affordable."

[Anonymous]

No you are NTA. In fact, Myeye Dr was sued over this (not sure if it was FTC or state AG) and they now give you your prescription as a matter of course and you sign a document saying you received it.

[Anonymous]

Tell them the truth. Nothing wrong with saying you purchase your glasses/contact from another place that is cheaper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m guessing you’re seeing an optometrist at a commercial eyeglass fitting and sales establishment. You should be seeing an opthalmologist. They are physicians.

I’ve worn glasses since I was a small child, and that’s a long time. I have never even heard of a physician not handing over a written script, let alone resisting providing one.

A good rule of thumb is that if a health care provider (or any service provider for that matter) resists your reasonable requests, they’re not the right one for you.

And no, you don’t need a signed script to order glasses, at least not online.

This PP doesn't know what they are talking about.
(1) It's TOTALLY unnecessary for someone to see an ophthalmologist unless they have a specific reason to (strabismus, for example). Optometrists are totally fine for most people.
(2) I've ordered glasses and contact lenses online from several places and ALL of them have required me to upload my prescription. If they don't require that, they are not a reputable place and I would not trust them.

It's true that most optometrists work in a setting that also sells glasses, but they are legally required to give you your prescription. If they don't, report them to the state board of optometry and find a new optometrist.

Actually, I know precisely what I’m talking about.

Optometrists are “TOTALLY” fine, until they’re not, and part of the problem is they don’t always know when they’re not.

Not “ALL” online vendors require written prescriptions, and the glasses I’ve gotten from those who don’t have been accurately made, as verified by an ophthalmologist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m guessing you’re seeing an optometrist at a commercial eyeglass fitting and sales establishment. You should be seeing an opthalmologist. They are physicians.

I’ve worn glasses since I was a small child, and that’s a long time. I have never even heard of a physician not handing over a written script, let alone resisting providing one.

A good rule of thumb is that if a health care provider (or any service provider for that matter) resists your reasonable requests, they’re not the right one for you.

And no, you don’t need a signed script to order glasses, at least not online.

I’ve been going to a Costco optometrist for many years and they always give me a printed glasses and contacts prescription at the end of the visit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m guessing you’re seeing an optometrist at a commercial eyeglass fitting and sales establishment. You should be seeing an opthalmologist. They are physicians.

I’ve worn glasses since I was a small child, and that’s a long time. I have never even heard of a physician not handing over a written script, let alone resisting providing one.

A good rule of thumb is that if a health care provider (or any service provider for that matter) resists your reasonable requests, they’re not the right one for you.

And no, you don’t need a signed script to order glasses, at least not online.

This PP doesn't know what they are talking about.
(1) It's TOTALLY unnecessary for someone to see an ophthalmologist unless they have a specific reason to (strabismus, for example). Optometrists are totally fine for most people.
(2) I've ordered glasses and contact lenses online from several places and ALL of them have required me to upload my prescription. If they don't require that, they are not a reputable place and I would not trust them.

It's true that most optometrists work in a setting that also sells glasses, but they are legally required to give you your prescription. If they don't, report them to the state board of optometry and find a new optometrist.

Actually, I know precisely what I’m talking about.

Optometrists are “TOTALLY” fine, until they’re not, and part of the problem is they don’t always know when they’re not.

Not “ALL” online vendors require written prescriptions, and the glasses I’ve gotten from those who don’t have been accurately made, as verified by an ophthalmologist.

How would you even know if glasses you ordered online were verified by an ophthalmologist?
They can’t be reputable if they’re not checking the prescription.