What's Covered Under the Eyewear Protection Plan

What Does the Eyewear Protection Plan Cover?

eyecarecenter’s Eyewear Protection Plan is intended to help with common accidental damage and everyday eyewear problems that can happen after you purchase new glasses. Benefits include:

• Maintenance and Repairs: Complimentary, routine fixes that help keep glasses comfortable and functional, including nose pad replacements, screw replacements, and other minor repairs.

• Broken or Damaged Frame Replacement: Helps cover the replacement of frames that are broken, bent, or damaged beyond a simple adjustment.

• Scratched or Chipped Lens Replacement: Covers replacement lenses when scratches or chips affect the look, comfort, or clarity of your eyewear.

• Accidental Breakage or Damage: Helps protect against unexpected damage to frames or lenses, such as glasses being dropped, stepped on, or otherwise accidentally damaged.

• 6 Month Maintenance Check: Covers a complimentary cleaning, adjustment, and inspection every 6 months to keep your glasses in the best possible condition.

How Does the Eyewear Protection Plan Work?

The Eyewear Protection Plan is designed to lower out-of-pocket costs for eligible repairs or replacements. With the plan, patients pay 10% of the repair or replacement cost, while eyecarecenter covers the remaining 90% for one year. Applicable tax is not included, so that portion remains the patient’s responsibility.

For example, if your glasses are accidentally damaged and qualify under the plan, you would bring them to eyecarecenter for help. Depending on the issue, the team may repair the glasses, replace damaged parts, replace the lenses, or assist with a frame replacement.

How Much Does the Eyewear Protection Plan Cost?

The eyecarecenter Eyewear Protection Plan costs up to $39.99, although pricing may vary by state. Patients can ask an eyecarecenter optician about current pricing and availability during their next visit or when purchasing new eyeglasses.

Because the plan is tied to new eyewear, it is important to ask about it before your glasses are dispensed. Choosing the plan at the time of purchase can be a simple way to protect your eyewear investment and help avoid higher unexpected repair or replacement costs later.

Why Eyewear Protection Matters

Your glasses do more than help you see clearly. They support your everyday routine, whether you are driving, reading, working, studying, running errands, or spending time with family. Because eyewear is used so often, it is also exposed to regular wear and everyday accidents. Glasses can be dropped, bent, scratched, or damaged during normal use.

Even small issues can affect both comfort and vision. Loose screws, worn nose pads, scratched lenses, chipped lenses, or bent frames can make glasses less comfortable and less effective. For people who depend on prescription eyewear every day, that kind of damage can quickly become more than a minor annoyance.

That is why an eyewear protection plan can be valuable. Instead of worrying about the full cost of unexpected repairs or replacement, patients can have added confidence knowing they have support if eligible accidental damage occurs.

Important Details and Limitations to Know

Before adding eyecarecenter’s Eyewear Protection Plan to your new glasses, it helps to understand when the plan must be purchased, how long coverage lasts, and what is not included. Knowing these details can help you make an informed decision and know what to expect if you need to use the plan.

When the Plan Must Be Purchased

The Eyewear Protection Plan must be purchased before your eyewear is dispensed. At dispense, this is the last and final opportunity to purchase the protection plan. Once patients leave without the Eyewear Protection Plan, they will not be able to add coverage later.

If you are interested in adding coverage, be sure to talk with your eyecarecenter optician during the purchase process. They can explain the plan options, confirm eligibility, and answer any questions before your glasses are finalized.

Length of Coverage

eyecarecenter’s Eyewear Protection Plan provides coverage for one year from the original eyewear purchase date. During that time, eligible repairs or replacements may be covered according to the terms of the plan.

Because the coverage window is limited to one year, it is a good idea to bring your glasses in if you notice discomfort, damage, loose parts, or lens issues. Taking care of smaller problems early can help keep your eyewear functional and comfortable throughout the coverage period.

Transfer and Refund Rules

The Eyewear Protection Plan is non-transferable and non-refundable. That means the plan applies only to the specific eyewear it was purchased for and cannot be transferred to another person or another pair of glasses.

Patients should review the plan details before purchasing so they understand how the coverage works and whether it makes sense for their eyewear needs.

What Is Not Covered

While the plan offers useful protection for eligible damage, it does not cover every situation. Lost or stolen eyewear is not covered, so patients should still store their glasses carefully when they are not being worn.

Certain eyewear products are also excluded from the plan, including Oakley®, Maui Jim®, Costa®, and other manufacturer-supplied prescription eyewear. Replacement lenses must also match the original prescription and original lens options.