While I understand that eyes are precious and we should all see a real eye doctor at least every couple of years even if we don’t have vision problems, I am also a realist. I realize that people will not get glasses at all (and will drive half-blind) simply because of the prohibitive costs. So really, at least some of the people who use this service would not have had glaucoma or cataract screenings anyway. Also, it could provide a way for people whose insurance only covers every other year eye exams to update their eyeglass prescription every year if their vision deteriorates more rapidly than their insurance can keep up with.
Of course there are people who will use it to save a buck and therefore neglect very important aspects of their health, but I’m not into banning things just because some people will use them to worsen their own health (smoking, alcohol, junk food, large fountain cokes, etc.)
That's another problem with the on line exam. My doctor has a running record for the last 15 years. During that time, I have only gone to her 3 times for an exam.
If your eyes rapidly change, it's even more of a reason to have a doctor take a look.
Your "logic" doesn't hold up.
Bet there's a great big liability clause to the on line stuff....that's too small to read. ;-)
my eyes are not good but I have never been to an eye doctor or worn glasses