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by 100kristine 1838 days ago
Great question!

All existing online eye exams focus on prescription renewals and omit the eye health checks that you would get in an in-person visit. (An optometrist can catch all sorts of issues - eye tumors, early signs of glaucoma etc.) We're working to build a better and safer way to access the full spectrum of eye care online, going beyond just prescription renewals.

The current exam has some eye health maneuvers that flag unusual symptoms and intake answers that should be investigated more closely. This is just the start though - much more in the works!