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| Help |  |
What is the Eye Care Mall?
What is the Eye Care Library?
What is the Eye Doctor section?
What is the Free Eye Tests section?
What is the Professional Area?
How can I personalize the website?
Where can I learn more about VisionRx.com?
Which eye test should I take?
I keep getting a security message, what should I do?
It says I have no cookies, what should I do?
I cannot access VisionRx.com from my home computer, what should I do?
How do I search for a Doctor in the Eye Doctor section?
What is the Eyecare Mall?
The Eye Care Mall will provide you with information on a variety of eye health and vision-related products and services. VisionRx.com provides you with detailed information on a variety of eye care products from the industry's leading eye care manufacturers. You are also be able to locate a doctor in your area who specializes in that product or service of interest with just a single click of the mouse.
What is the Eye Care Library?
The VisionRx.com Eyecare Library is the world's largest single comprehensive source of eye health information written specifically for consumers on the web today. In order to maintain superior eye health, it is essential to have a general knowledge of the multi-faceted issues concerning eye care and disease prevention. VisionRx.com converts complex medical terms into easily understood concepts by providing consumers access to an extensive eye care library of clear and concise terminology. The Library's resources include:
- an extensive Eye Health Center
- a comprehensive Eye Dictionary of terms
- a detailed Eye Encyclopedia
- an Innovation Spotlight explores medical breakthroughs & emerging technologies that relate to eye health
- a Q&A Center just for eye questions
- a Resource Center which includes a directory of the best eye hospitals in America
- a directory of eye health organizations
- a directory of eye clinical trials currently underway
- a directory of eye-specific internet sites
- an eyecare chat room, and
- a section on optical illusions
What is the Eye Doctor section?
The VisionRx.com Eye Doctor Search Engine section is a powerful tool that can help you to quickly and easily locate a doctor near you that best meets your needs. You can search by zip code as well as by such medical sub-specialties as: General Eye Care, Laser Vision Correction, Cataract, Glaucoma, Retina, Contact Lens, Plastic Surgery, Pediatric, Dry Eye and Eyeglasses. Many doctors have provided detailed information about themselves and their practices listing their credentials, their certifications, the schools that they attended, the insurance programs they accept - and even the office hours that they are available. With just one additional keystroke you can instantly e-mail or fax your information to a doctor of your choice so that they may contact you.
What is the Free Eye Tests section?
Now, for the first time ever you can take a clinical-grade eye test in the privacy of your own home over the Internet. Choose from 10 different eye test types that are designed to help you evaluate different aspects of your vision. Choose from such eye tests as: General Eye Care, Laser Vision Correction candidacy, Cataract, Glaucoma, Retina, Contact Lens Candidacy, Plastic Surgery, Pediatric, Dry Eye and Eyeglasses.
What is the Professional Area?
The Professional Area of VisionRx.com is the portion of the site dedicated to the eye doctor. If you are an eyecare provider and would like to register and have your practice listed, go to the Professional Area and click the REGISTER button. After your registration is approved, and you have gained access to the Professional Area, you can consult the Help menu above the Professional Area header bar for further details.
How can I personalize the website?
You can personalize the website by providing us with the information we need to create a user profile for you. This profile remembers your personal information so you do not have to re-enter it every time you visit the site. In building your profile, you will also be able to keep a record of your past eye exams to compare them with future exams. This information is stored on a secure server to prevent unauthorized access. View our privacy policy for more information regarding your profile.
Where can I learn more about VisionRx.com?
You can find out more information about VisionRx.com by simply selecting the About VisionRx.com link that is located above the header section at the top of the page. Or, if you prefer, you can e-mail us at info@visionrx.com, fax us at (914) 345-1801, or call us at (914) 345-1800.
Which eye test should I take?
While you are at the test selection page, you can place your cursor over any one of the test names listed (without clicking on it) to get a description of each test and its purpose. For a more detailed description, consult the Eyecare Library. If you do not have any specific area of concern or interest and you would just like to have your vision checked, we suggest the General Eyecare Track. It provides the broadest cross-section of eye tests for evaluation.
I keep getting a security message, what should I do?
If a security message pops up on your screen with a warning about the security level for a VisionRx.com web page, you have three choices: 1) you can check the box on the warning window that says: "I do not want to be notified of security level changes," or 2) you can adjust the security setting for your browser, or 3) you can do nothing and answer the question each time the pop-up box re-appears. Note that if you choose #3, you may have difficulties navigating certain portions of the site. Therefore, we suggest that you modify your browser settings as follows:
- In Internet Explorer, select "Internet Options" from the View or Tools menu. In the "Security" section, move the slide control until it says "Medium" for your security level and click "Apply".
- In Netscape under the "Window" menu, select "Security Info." Next, click the "Navigator" link on the left-hand side. Where is says "Show a warning before:" uncheck all the boxes except the box where it says, "Viewing a page with an encrypted/unencrypted mix."
It says I have no cookies, what should I do?
To access this site your browser must be accepting cookies. VisionRx.com uses cookies to identify you and to enhance site navigation. We do not store any sensitive information in cookies, so they are completely secure. Please verify your browser settings:
- In Internet Explorer, select "Internet Options" from the View or Tools menu. In the "Advanced" section, under "Cookies", choose "Always accept cookies" or "Prompt before accepting cookies."
- In Netscape, select "Preferences" from the Edit menu. In the "Advanced" section, choose "Accept all cookies" or "Accept only cookies that get sent back to the originating server." You may also check "Warn me before accepting cookies."
I cannot access VisionRx.com from my home computer, what should I do?
If you are a PC user, we recommend that you access the website using Windows 95 or 98 with a browser version 4.0, or higher. If you are unsure, you can probably access Microsoft Internet Explorer directly by selecting Run from the Start Menu and type in the word iexplore and then press the OK button. Site access with a Macintosh computer will be available very shortly.
How do I search for a doctor in the Eye Doctor section?
The Eye Doctor section allows you to search for doctors not only by location (zip code) but also by the Eye doctor's specialty. Specialties include: General Eye Care, Laser Vision Correction, Cataract, Glaucoma, Retina, Contact Lens, Plastic Surgery, Pediatric, Dry Eye, and Eyeglasses.