No-insurance eye exams & glasses
At all Heartland Vision locations, you can receive a comprehensive eye exam without insurance. It’s not necessary to have vision insurance to undergo an eye exam. Many of our patients do not possess insurance, but they can still afford top-quality eye care and name-brand eyeglasses.
How do I get a vision prescription without insurance?
Booking an eye exam without insurance is hassle-free with Heartland Vision. Simply schedule an appointment by calling one of our vision centers or booking online. We accept payment by cash, check, or card, including CareCredit and FSA/HSA cards.
Contact lenses with no insuranceHeartland Vision offers affordable contact lens eye exams. The total cost will depend on the number of required eye tests and follow-up fittings. Additionally, you can benefit from special manufacturer rebate offers when you purchase your contacts from Heartland Vision.
Better prices on brand-name eyewearHeartland Vision is proud to be one of the biggest eyewear chains in the Midwest. We work hard to negotiate better pricing with top eyewear brands and are thrilled to pass those savings on to our customers.
Low-cost payment plans for optical care and eyewearIf you don’t have insurance, you can still pay for eye exams, glasses, contacts, and more using CareCredit at Heartland Vision. Several payment plans offer zero interest for 6 or 12 months.
Discounts on eye exams and eyeglassesCheck out our exclusive offers for private pay patients! Get discounted prices on eye exams and eyeglasses. Don’t miss out on our current promotions.
Why many people do not have vision insurance
Some employer-sponsored health insurance plans do not include vision coverage or offer vision insurance only as an add-on (with a larger premium).
Individual vision insurance plans are available, but they usually require a 12-month commitment with an upfront payment. With many of these plans, patients still have to pay out of pocket for part of the cost of an eye exam, glasses or contact lenses. For many people, it just doesn’t make sense to pay $15-$20 a month for vision insurance (plus enrollment fees and copays).
Simplifying the cost of eye care, one patient at a time
If you don’t have insurance and want to know how much it’ll cost out of pocket to get the vision care you need, we’re here to help.