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An independent study conducted by the American Optometric Association and the Optical Laboratory Association (Now affiliated under the Vision Council of America) , and the Vision Council published in "Optometry: Journal of the American Optometric Association", found that nearly half of the prescription eyewear ordered online in the U.S. — 44.8 percent — had incorrect prescriptions or did not meet physical parameters to provide sufficient protection to the wearer.Karl Citek, OD, PhD, a lead study author from Pacific University College of Optometry, noted that patients who purchase eyewear without the assistance of a trained professional may not receive a product of equal performance, value or safety. "Patients do not receive the benefit of ensuring an accurate prescription and a proper fit," he wrote.JusttheRx.com™ is the only online site that help you save money, while obtaining all the quality and care you need to receive when ordering prescription eyewear by utilizing the skill, quality, training and trust which can only be brought to you by your local eye care provider.