A different kind of insurance question

[mrmac]

Does anyone offer a lens replacement insurance policy for their eyeglass customers? If so, how much do you charge?

[becc971]

lens replacement like for scratch or loss or what? :)

[MikeAurelius]

Only if a frame (in warranty) breaks, causing the lens to break (eyewire screw loss excluded).

[mshimp]

We do not charge an up front fee for any warranty. The warranty is included with the purchase. What we do charge for is a lens or frame co-pay for each incident. One year only. Different co-pays for various lens.

[finefocus]

Does anyone offer a lens replacement insurance policy for their eyeglass customers? If so, how much do you charge?

Do yourself a favor, never offer a policy of any sort that doesn't include the return of the old lens.
Years ago, in the PMMA days, contact lenses were often "insured" against loss. A company called RLI issued most of those policys. When frequent-replacement lenses became the norm, they tried eyeglass-loss insurance. They didn't last long. It turns out that the loss rate approached 100%. Let the sharpies who inhabit our present world know that they can get a replacement or extra set just by asking, and they will use you up.

[NCspecs]

Not sure what you mean but no, we do not charge for a warranty. I honor manufacturer warranties and guarantees but I'm clear about abuse and carelessness- it will not be my problem if a patient cannot take care of their investment.