FDA recalls online vision test

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Online vision test him to make it possible to test your eyesight without a trip to the eye doctor. They can’t replace regular visits to your eye doctor – they only check vision not total eye health or other conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

A Chicago company – Visibly does an online Refractive Vision Test – that has been recalled by the food and drug administration (FDA). The FDA issued a notice of warning to the company that had not received authorization to market the product.

The American Optometric Association issued a formal complaint to the FDA. AOA states that it had concerns for inaccurate prescriptions, missed diagnoses of serious and general health conditions in the creation of a prescription with little input from an eye doctor. Optometrist another physicians know that I exams are an essential care and that new health technology should enhance the doctor – patient relationship.

 

Sources:

www.webmd.com

www.invisionmag.com

www.chicagotribune.com

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