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    Crizal UV

    What does everyone bill or what should I be separating out for the Crizal UV charge for Eyemed and VSP? I thought traditionally it had been 20.00 but who knows if this was correct. Thanks!

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    With VSP we bill an extra $10 if their insurance doesn't cover UV. With Eyemed it's generally either covered, is $15.00, or else we give a 20% discount on our price.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Happylady View Post
    With VSP we bill an extra $10 if their insurance doesn't cover UV. With Eyemed it's generally either covered, is $15.00, or else we give a 20% discount on our price.
    +1. $10 per VSP guidelines, $15 per EyeMed. Unless it's listed as covered.
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    The problem I have with the Crizal UVs is the if it's anything other than plastic, it's already 100% UV blocking. I shouldn't get the charge back for it. It's the principle of the thing.

    Unless I'm missing something.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Caroline View Post
    The problem I have with the Crizal UVs is the if it's anything other than plastic, it's already 100% UV blocking. I shouldn't get the charge back for it. It's the principle of the thing.

    Unless I'm missing something.
    Yes, that's a misunderstanding.

    Crizal UV actually doesn't block UV transmission through the lens.

    It reduces UV reflectivity on the backside of the lens.

    AR coats prior to the "UV" line actually exacerbated backside UV reflectivity back into the eye and perioptical region. The "UV" tech ratchets that level back down to what a non-AR lens would be.

    You still need a UV-blocking lens material with a Crizal UV treatment in order to have "UV protection."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hayde View Post
    Yes, that's a misunderstanding.

    Crizal UV actually doesn't block UV transmission through the lens.

    It reduces UV reflectivity on the backside of the lens.


    AR coats prior to the "UV" line actually exacerbated backside UV reflectivity back into the eye and perioptical region. The "UV" tech ratchets that level back down to what a non-AR lens would be.

    You still need a UV-blocking lens material with a Crizal UV treatment in order to have "UV protection."
    Good to know, thanks!
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