WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS
Pharmacy®, the retail division of CVS Health, today
announced the launch of QuickRenew, an online contact lens
prescription renewal tool powered by technology from Premium Vision
currently available on the CVS Optical website. Customers can use
the easy and convenient tool to renew their prescription in minutes
with an independent ophthalmologist and order contact lenses to be
shipped to their home.
Customers can use the easy and convenient tool to renew their
prescription at home in minutes.
"We continue to adapt and evolve our digital offerings in
response to the pandemic. This addition to our optical site gives
customers a new way to fulfill an important health care need safely
and confidently from the comfort of their homes," said Michele Driscoll, Vice President of Customer
Engagement, ExtraCare, Digital, & Promotion, CVS Health. "This
is especially important at a time when customers are trying to
limit their interactions or are finding it difficult to schedule
time with an optometrist. Digital screening takes less than 15-20
minutes, and information is reviewed by a licensed independent
ophthalmologist."
The QuickRenew online prescription renewal service
is currently available in 32 states, where permitted. Patients
must be age 18 – 55, have been fitted for contact lenses in the
past, have had a full eye exam within last four years and have
healthy eye history.
"With 25 years of experience in the vision industry, Premium
Vision is taking another meaningful step for our brand, our
partners and most importantly for consumers," said Scott Osmond, Vice President of Premium Vision.
"By leveraging our unique expertise combined with advanced
technology, we're creating new solutions to help consumers get the
vision care and correction they need from anywhere."
In addition to QuickRenew, CVS Optical has also launched a new
online glasses site that provides customers the ability to order
glasses in a variety of trendy and classic styles starting at just
$79, and a single-vision prescription
comes at no extra cost. Each pair of glasses includes premium
polycarbonate lenses that provide UV and scratch protection, and
lenses can be upgraded to include blue light filtering to reduce
eye strain and fatigue from digital devices.
About CVS Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division
of CVS Health, is America's leading retail pharmacy with nearly
10,000 locations, including over 1,700 pharmacies inside of Target
and Schnucks grocery stores. We are committed to delivering
innovative health solutions that create a simpler, more accessible
experience for patients, customers and caregivers. CVS Pharmacy is
the only national pharmacy to remove tobacco products from its
shelves, and has taken a leadership role in responding to the
COVID-19 pandemic by making testing available at locations across
the United States. For the latest product and service
offerings, visit www.cvs.com or download the CVS Pharmacy app.
About Premium Vision
Premium Vision is focused on
providing the highest quality vision care and customer experience
in partnership with top companies across industries, including
vision, retail and healthcare. Premium Vision is part of a family
of brands, including 1-800 Contacts, Liingo Eyewear, 6over6, and
Boomerang.
Media Contacts
CVS, Matt
Blanchette
matthew.blanchette@cvshealth.com
Premium Vision, Hannah
Montpas
hmontpas@allisonpr.com
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