Hi [redacted] I just wanted to let you know that we provided the PD measurement to [redacted] at her requestWe are sorry to hear that one of our patients expressed a concern about Paye Eye Care Center We want to take a moment to verify the facts The patient purchased a pair of eyeglasses on 11/13/ She recently asked for her PD measurement, stating that she was planning to purchase a new pair of eyeglasses online Pupil distance (PD) determines where to place the center of each lens in the frame This fitting measurement is crucial to ensure that eyeglasses provide the best possible vision results, especially for higher prescriptions Per the American Optometric Association and the State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing Statutes and Administrative Code, the PD measurement is not part of a patient’s prescription In fact, optometrists can legitimately charge for the service of measuring and providing the PD Our $fee includes not only taking the measurement but verifying that the prescription was filled correctly In fact, a study conducted last year by the Optical Laboratories Association and The Vision Council found an alarming rate of problems with prescription compliance and impact resistance Nearly half of the eyeglass prescriptions (44.8%) filled online had incorrect or safety issues At our patient’s request, we will release the PD measurement used for making her eyeglasses back in The PD was mm This represents the horizontal measurement and does not account for how the new frame will fit on her face If our patient requests verification that the spectacle prescription was filled properly or wishes to have the frame adjusted, the $fee will apply or she can work with the online retailer Sincerely, [redacted] ***
We are sorry to hear that one of our patients expressed a concern about Paye Eye Care Center We want to take a moment to verify the facts The patient purchased a pair of eyeglasses on 11/13/ She recently asked for her PD measurement, stating that she was planning to purchase a new pair of eyeglasses online Pupil distance (PD) determines where to place the center of each lens in the frame This fitting measurement is crucial to ensure that eyeglasses provide the best possible vision results, especially for higher prescriptions Per the American Optometric Association and the State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing Statutes and Administrative Code, the PD measurement is not part of a patient’s prescription In fact, optometrists can legitimately charge for the service of measuring and providing the PD Our $fee includes not only taking the measurement but verifying that the prescription was filled correctly In fact, a study conducted last year by the Optical Laboratories Association and The Vision Council found an alarming rate of problems with prescription compliance and impact resistance Nearly half of the eyeglass prescriptions (44.8%) filled online had incorrect or safety issues At our patient’s request, we will release the PD measurement used for making her eyeglasses back in The PD was mm This represents the horizontal measurement and does not account for how the new frame will fit on her face If our patient requests verification that the spectacle prescription was filled properly or wishes to have the frame adjusted, the $fee will apply or she can work with the online retailer Sincerely, [redacted] ***Diplomate, American Board of Optometry (ABO)
Hi [redacted] I just wanted to let you know that we provided the PD measurement to [redacted] at her requestWe are sorry to hear that one of our patients expressed a concern about Paye Eye Care Center We want to take a moment to verify the facts The patient purchased a pair of eyeglasses on 11/13/ She recently asked for her PD measurement, stating that she was planning to purchase a new pair of eyeglasses online Pupil distance (PD) determines where to place the center of each lens in the frame This fitting measurement is crucial to ensure that eyeglasses provide the best possible vision results, especially for higher prescriptions Per the American Optometric Association and the State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing Statutes and Administrative Code, the PD measurement is not part of a patient’s prescription In fact, optometrists can legitimately charge for the service of measuring and providing the PD Our $fee includes not only taking the measurement but verifying that the prescription was filled correctly In fact, a study conducted last year by the Optical Laboratories Association and The Vision Council found an alarming rate of problems with prescription compliance and impact resistance Nearly half of the eyeglass prescriptions (44.8%) filled online had incorrect or safety issues At our patient’s request, we will release the PD measurement used for making her eyeglasses back in The PD was mm This represents the horizontal measurement and does not account for how the new frame will fit on her face If our patient requests verification that the spectacle prescription was filled properly or wishes to have the frame adjusted, the $fee will apply or she can work with the online retailer Sincerely, [redacted] ***
We are sorry to hear that one of our patients expressed a concern about Paye Eye Care Center We want to take a moment to verify the facts The patient purchased a pair of eyeglasses on 11/13/ She recently asked for her PD measurement, stating that she was planning to purchase a new pair of eyeglasses online Pupil distance (PD) determines where to place the center of each lens in the frame This fitting measurement is crucial to ensure that eyeglasses provide the best possible vision results, especially for higher prescriptions Per the American Optometric Association and the State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing Statutes and Administrative Code, the PD measurement is not part of a patient’s prescription In fact, optometrists can legitimately charge for the service of measuring and providing the PD Our $fee includes not only taking the measurement but verifying that the prescription was filled correctly In fact, a study conducted last year by the Optical Laboratories Association and The Vision Council found an alarming rate of problems with prescription compliance and impact resistance Nearly half of the eyeglass prescriptions (44.8%) filled online had incorrect or safety issues At our patient’s request, we will release the PD measurement used for making her eyeglasses back in The PD was mm This represents the horizontal measurement and does not account for how the new frame will fit on her face If our patient requests verification that the spectacle prescription was filled properly or wishes to have the frame adjusted, the $fee will apply or she can work with the online retailer Sincerely, [redacted] ***Diplomate, American Board of Optometry (ABO)