The Benefits of Working with a Vision Center

 The Benefits of Working with a Vision Center

Shopping online is a favorable option for many of us, but where do you draw the line? In what circumstances does it make more sense to purchase something in-person? Is it groceries? Shoes? Musical instruments? How about eyeglasses?

The world now operates primarily with a method known as "everything-as-a-service," or EaaS for short. EaaS is where subscription models have replaced the traditional process of going to the store and replenishing something.

Eyewear and prescription lenses may be part of this, such as Warby Parker advertising the ability for customers to buy their glasses online and even "try them on" virtually. However, there still exists a tremendous value in going to your local vision center to shop for your vision needs.

The Uniqueness of Your Prescription

One of the biggest problems with purchasing glasses or corrective lenses online is the fact that to offer virtual convenience, a certain level of ubiquity is implemented. What that means is though each prescription varies, there is a 'one-size-fits-all' mentality behind the culture.

You may get your correct prescription, but what do you do when the frames don't fit your face quite right? What about if your prescription has changed a bit since you last ordered from a specific vendor?

Going to a local vision center puts you face-to-face with an actual vision professional, like those you meet at New U Vision, who can assess your prescription's every little intricacy. Likewise, you build a long-term relationship with these individuals, so in the event you can order products online from them, they know who you are.  

This is Not an Either/Or World

While getting to deal directly with an optometrist and having them make sure your prescription is still correct is a huge benefit to visiting your local vision center, that is not to say that online ordering is useless. After all, it is a future certainty that services will be more virtual in the future, and your local vision center is likely selling online as well.

But it is important to note that this is not an either/or situation! For instance, if you buy online, eventually you will be prompted to visit a vision center for an annual screening to be able to order your eyewear.

Conversely, suppose you have always gone into a local vision center to order new contacts or try on new glasses. In that case, many may transition to an online ordering process that follows your vision screening. Again, there is a notable improvement with this convenience and, as a result, often lower prices with going the online route.

Your Local Vision Center - New U Vision

Regardless of your preference for virtual versus in-person eyewear purchases, you should have a dedicated vision center for your annual screenings, corrective lens fittings, and eyewear sampling. And if you are local to the McHenry, Illinois area, why not consider New U Vision?

Be sure to visit NewUVision.com for more information, and don't forget to call 815-363-7500 to schedule an appointment today!