How the EyeCare Associates Eyewear Protection Plan Works

What Does the Eyewear Protection Plan Cover?

EyeCare Associates’ Eyewear Protection Plan is meant to help with common types of accidental damage and routine eyewear issues that may happen after you purchase new glasses. Coverage includes:

• Maintenance and Repairs: Covers 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 reduce the amount patients pay out of pocket for eligible repairs or replacements. Under the plan, patients pay 10% of the eligible repair or replacement cost, while EyeCare Associates covers the remaining 90% for one year. Applicable tax is still the patient’s responsibility.

For example, if your glasses are accidentally damaged and the issue qualifies under the plan, you would bring them to EyeCare Associates for evaluation. Depending on the damage, the team may repair the glasses, replace damaged components, replace the lenses, or assist with a frame replacement.

How Much Does the Eyewear Protection Plan Cost?

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

Because the plan is tied to new eyewear, it is important to ask about it before your glasses are dispensed. Adding protection at the time of purchase can be a simple way to protect your eyewear investment and help reduce the risk of larger, unexpected repair or replacement expenses later.

Why Eyewear Protection Matters

Your glasses do more than help you see clearly. They support your daily routine when you are working, reading, driving, studying, running errands, or spending time with family. Because eyewear is used so often, it is also exposed to everyday accidents. Glasses can fall off a counter, get bent in a bag, land on a hard floor, or pick up scratches through normal daily handling.

Even smaller issues can affect both comfort and vision. Worn nose pads, loose screws, bent frames, chipped lenses, or scratched lenses can make glasses harder to wear and less effective. For people who rely on prescription eyewear every day, that damage can quickly become more than a simple inconvenience.

That is why an eyewear protection plan can be useful. Instead of worrying about the full cost of an unexpected repair or replacement, patients can have added peace of mind knowing support is available if eligible accidental damage occurs. EyeCare Associates’ Eyewear Protection Plan is intended to help protect new eyeglasses from common issues such as scratched lenses, bent frames, accidental breakage, and damage that may require repair or replacement.

Important Details and Limitations to Know

Before adding EyeCare Associates’ Eyewear Protection Plan to your new glasses, it helps to understand when the plan must be purchased, how long the coverage lasts, and what types of situations are excluded. Knowing these details can make it easier to decide whether the plan is a good fit and what to expect if you ever need to use it.

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 protection, talk with your EyeCare Associates optician during the eyewear purchase process. They can explain the plan, confirm eligibility, and answer any questions before your glasses are finalized.

Length of Coverage

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

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

Transfer and Refund Rules

The Eyewear Protection Plan is non-transferable and non-refundable. In other words, 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 carefully before purchasing so they understand how the coverage works and whether it fits their eyewear needs.

What Is Not Covered

Although the plan can be helpful for eligible damage, it does not apply to every situation. Lost or stolen eyewear is not covered, so patients should still take care to store their glasses safely when they are not being worn.

Some 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.