{"id":1217310,"date":"2025-02-19T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1217310"},"modified":"2025-02-19T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T19:00:00","slug":"ten-ways-to-get-cheap-or-free-eye-exams-and-eyeglasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1217310","title":{"rendered":"Ten Ways to Get Cheap (or Free) Eye Exams and Eyeglasses"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your eyes are fragile, complex, and important to your well-being, but taking care of them can be expensive. First of all, it\u2019s not easy to get glasses without a recent prescription<\/a>, and the average cost of an eye exam without insurance coverage is close to $200<\/a>. The average cost of the glasses themselves is about $230<\/a>\u2014and that\u2019s before you add on the coatings you need<\/a>. This can be a real challenge for the estimated 63% of Americans who don\u2019t have vision insurance, meaning they\u2019re paying out of pocket.<\/p>\n

There are resources that can offer low-cost or even free eye exams and glasses, however, if you meet certain requirements (like income level and lack of insurance). If you or someone in your family desperately needs new glasses, here\u2019s where you can look for those services.<\/p>\n

Free exams<\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re shopping at a cheap online store for glasses or trying to get a free pair, you\u2019ll need a relatively recent prescription (generally within the last two years). If you don\u2019t have one, you can find cheap or free examinations using the following resources:<\/p>\n