Renew your contacts prescription at home
- 10-minute online vision exam
- Doctor-issued prescription
- Only pay when your Rx is renewed
Renew your contacts prescription at home
- 10-minute online vision exam
- Doctor-issued prescription
- Only pay when your Rx is renewed
Renew your contacts prescription at home
- 10-minute online vision exam
- Doctor-issued prescription
- Only pay when your Rx is renewed
Renew your contacts prescription at home
- 10-minute online vision exam
- Doctor-issued prescription
- Only pay when your Rx is renewed
Renew your contacts prescription at home
- 10-minute online vision exam
- Doctor-issued prescription
- Only pay when your Rx is renewed
Renew your contacts prescription at home
- 10-minute online vision exam
- Doctor-issued prescription
- Only pay when your Rx is renewed
Renew your contacts prescription at home
- 10-minute online vision exam
- Doctor-issued prescription
- Only pay when your Rx is renewed
Renew your contacts prescription at home
- 10-minute online vision exam
- Doctor-issued prescription
- Only pay when your Rx is renewed
Same prescription. Better experience.™
Same prescription. Better experience.™
ExpressExam vs. the doctor’s office
Both provide doctor-issued prescriptions. One lets you stay in your pajamas.
ExpressExam vs. the doctor’s office
Both provide doctor-issued prescriptions. One lets you stay in your pajamas.
How it works:
How it works:
1. Take the exam
Use your phone to answer some questions and take pictures of your eyes for the doctor to review. The whole thing takes less than 10 minutes.
2. Doctor review
A board-certified ophthalmologist licensed in your state reviews your exam results and issues your prescription.
3. Get your prescription
Your renewed prescription will be ready to use within a couple of business hours.
Rave reviews for ExpressExam
Rave reviews for ExpressExam
“Renewing my prescription online couldn’t have been easier. I’ve never had a bad experience with 1-800 Contacts. Super fast, user friendly, and accurate every time!”
— Latisha S.
“Quick and easy, didn’t even have to leave the house.”
— Danny D.
“Getting my prescription was extremely easy and fast. In fact, I think I had my prescription faster than I usually wait in the lobby to see my eye doctor. . . ”
— Joseph C.
“The express eye exam is a MAJOR game changer . . . The convenience, price, smooth experience, thoroughness of an automated exam blew my mind! Was approved for my very accurate prescription the very next day! Ordered my contacts! They arrived at my door the next day!! Loved the entire process! Five Stars!”
— Kim F.
“Where has this been all my life!!! This is the easiest exam I’ve ever taken. Use the app, it becomes THAT much easier. . . I ordered my contacts right from here. THANK YOU for giving me freedom from the hassle of the dreaded eye appointment.”
— Anna H.
“Was very grateful, this service existed. As I did not know that my current prescription was outdated. I was able to do it in my kitchen and get my contacts ordered the same night . . .”
— Brian S.
Real doctors.
Real prescriptions.
To make sure your contact lens prescription is accurate, we’ll have a board-certified ophthalmologist review your exam results. Your new prescription will be valid everywhere, so, basically, renewing your contacts prescription online is the future. And it’s glorious.
Everything you need to know about online vision exams
New to ExpressExam? Kick back and learn about the coolest thing to grace the internet since cat videos.
Everything you need to know about online vision exams
New to ExpressExam? Kick back and learn about the coolest thing to grace the internet since cat videos.
How often should you visit the eye doctor?
The oh-so-satisfying answer is that it depends. On what? Primarily your age and eye health. See what the American Academy of Ophthalmology says about how often you should visit the eye doctor.
Eye exams: how long do they take and how often do I need them?
Folks get eye exams for lots of reasons: health concerns, to get or renew a prescription for vision correction, etc. so the length of exam can vary. We have some info that may help you estimate the length of your visit.
What is the difference between ExpressExam and an in-person eye exam?
Telemedicine isn't just for your traditional family doctor. You can now renew your prescription online to skip the long and expensive trip to the eye doctor. Here are the differences between a traditional eye exam and what's offered online.
Curious about taking a vision exam online?
Find out how you can easily renew your contact lens prescription from home in about ten minutes with ExpressExam.
Curious about taking an
online vision exam online?
Find out how you can easily renew your prescription online in ten minutes with ExpressExam.
Have more questions? We’ve got more answers.
An online vision exam is a convenient and affordable way to renew your contact lens or glasses prescription from home. No appointments necessary.
While an average, in-office comprehensive eye exam elsewhere costs $150 on average, our “just-renew-my-prescription” online eye exam is just $20. That’s worth a surprise double-take.
A comprehensive eye exam at your eye doctor usually takes an hour plus driving time. Our online vision exam takes only 10 minutes to complete, and you can expect results usually around two business hours. (And no driving required.)
Taking an online eye exam is easy. All you need is your laptop and ten feet of space. Click any button above to get started. We’ll walk you through your eye exam, which should take only about 10 minutes to complete.
It’s usually a good idea to get a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years, depending on your overall health. But if you want to change contact brands or renew an expired prescription without another trip to the eye doctor, you may be able to take a vision exam online.
Vision insurance usually covers one regular, in-network visit with your eye care provider per year (costs $150 on average). You may need to pay an additional copay depending on your insurance plan. Many insurance providers also cover the cost of an online vision exam. (And if not, ours is only $20.)
Currently, our ExpressExam costs $20. The total cost of most standard, comprehensive online eye exams with fitting is $150 ($100 for the exam and $50 for the fitting) on average.
Online eye exams are available in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Currently, you cannot use ExpressExam as your online eye exam in Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Carolina, South Dakota, West Virginia, or the U.S. Territories.