Eyewear Protection Plan: What’s Covered and How It Works

What Does the Eyewear Protection Plan Cover?

Clarkson Eyecare’s Eyewear Protection Plan is designed to help with common types of accidental damage and everyday eyewear issues that can happen after purchasing new glasses. Benefits include:

• Maintenance and Repairs: Covers complimentary 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 the Eyewear Protection Plan Works

The Eyewear Protection Plan helps reduce the out-of-pocket cost of eligible repairs or replacements. With the plan, patients pay 10% of the repair or replacement cost, while Clarkson Eyecare covers the remaining 90% for one year. Tax is not included, so patients are responsible for applicable tax.

For example, if your glasses are accidentally damaged and qualify for coverage under the plan, you would bring them to Clarkson Eyecare for assistance. Depending on the issue, the team may be able to repair the glasses, replace damaged parts, replace lenses, or help with a frame replacement.

How Much Does the Eyewear Protection Plan Cost?

The Clarkson Eyecare Eyewear Protection Plan costs up to $39.99, though pricing may vary by state. Patients can ask a Clarkson Eyecare optician about the current cost and availability during their next visit or when purchasing new eyeglasses.

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

Why Eyewear Protection Matters

Your glasses do more than help you see clearly. They support your daily routine, whether you are working, driving, reading, studying, running errands, or spending time with family. Because eyewear is used so frequently, it is also exposed to everyday accidents. A pair of glasses can slip off a counter, get bent in a bag, fall onto a hard surface, or end up with scratched lenses from normal daily handling.

Even small issues can affect comfort and vision. Loose screws, worn nose pads, bent frames, scratched lenses, or chipped lenses may make glasses harder to wear and less effective. For people who depend on their prescription eyewear every day, damage can quickly become more than an inconvenience.

That is why an eyewear protection plan can be helpful. Instead of worrying about unexpected repair or replacement costs, patients can have added peace of mind knowing they have support if eligible accidental damage happens. Clarkson Eyecare’s Eyewear Protection Plan is designed to help protect new eyeglasses from issues such as bent frames, scratched lenses, accidental breakage, and damage that may require repair or replacement.

Important Details and Limitations to Know

Before adding Clarkson Eyecare’s Eyewear Protection Plan to your new glasses, it is helpful to understand how the plan works, when it can be purchased, and what is not included. These details can help you make an informed decision and know what to expect if you need to use the plan.

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, be sure to talk with your Clarkson Eyecare optician during the eyewear purchase process so they can explain your options, confirm eligibility, and answer any questions before your glasses are finalized.

Length of Coverage

Clarkson Eyecare’s Eyewear Protection Plan provides coverage for one year from the original eyewear purchase date. During that time, eligible repairs or replacements may be covered according to the plan terms.

Because the coverage period is limited to one year, it is a good idea to bring your glasses in if you notice any damage, discomfort, loose parts, or lens issues. Addressing small 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. This means the plan applies only to the eyewear it was purchased for and cannot be transferred to another person or a different pair of glasses.

Patients should review the plan details before purchasing so they understand how the coverage applies and whether it is a good fit for their eyewear needs.

What Is Not Covered

While the plan offers helpful protection for eligible damage, it does not cover every situation. Lost or stolen eyewear is not covered, so patients are still encouraged to store glasses safely when they are not being worn.

Certain eyewear products are also excluded from the plan, including Oakley®, Maui Jim®, Costa®, and other manufacturer-supplied prescription eyewear. In addition, replacement lenses must match the original prescription and lens options.