Does My Eye Doctor Need to Approve My RX Purchase?
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📌 Do You Need Your Eye Doctor’s Approval for RX Pickleball Glasses?
Short answer? No, you don’t need your eye doctor’s approval to purchase RX sports glasses from Blinded Wear. As long as you have a valid and up-to-date prescription, you're good to go. This guide walks you through exactly what’s needed—and busts a few myths along the way.
📄 What You Actually Need to Order
You only need a valid eyeglass prescription from your optometrist or ophthalmologist. It must include:
- OD (Right Eye) and OS (Left Eye) sphere values
- Cylinder and Axis (if applicable)
- Pupillary Distance (PD)
Many players already have a copy on hand or can call their optometrist to get it emailed or faxed directly to them. You do not need a “sports eyewear” approval—just a valid vision RX.
Need help understanding your RX? Check out our guide: How to Read Your Eyeglass Prescription
🙅♂️ You Don’t Need These:
- A signed waiver or approval letter from your optometrist
- Any form specifically mentioning “Blinded Wear” or pickleball glasses
- Vision insurance (we do not process it)
Ordering RX sports glasses is like ordering contacts online—your prescription belongs to you. Use it how you choose.
🔍 What If You’re Due for a Check-Up?
If your prescription is older than 1–2 years or your vision feels off, we do recommend getting an updated exam. Even small RX changes can impact clarity, timing, and confidence on the court.
That said, if your script is current and works for you, you’re cleared to shop.
🎯 Ready to Order? Start Here:
Use your prescription to shop our top-selling prescription pickleball glasses:
🔁 What Happens If Your RX Changes Later?
If your prescription changes after ordering, we’ve got you covered. While RX frames are final sale (since they’re custom-made), we offer a 50% credit toward a new RX pair—at any time, no matter when the original order was placed.
Read about it here: Protection Plan & RX Credit
📚 Related Reads
- How to Read Your Eyeglass Prescription
- What to Know Before Ordering RX Sports Eyewear
- Why Your Current RX Glasses Aren’t Good Enough for Pickleball
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📣 What Real Customers Are Saying
“I had no clue I didn’t need my eye doc to sign off. Blinded Wear made it easy. I emailed my RX and ordered my Frost RX the same day. Perfect fit, fast turnaround.”
— Kevin M., FL
“The protection plan is why I chose them—my RX changed 8 months later and I got half off my new Red Shine RX. Total win.”
— Melissa D., CO
“I love that they don't overcomplicate it. Prescription glasses, built for performance. Period.”
— Drew C., AZ
🙋♀️ FAQ: Doctor Approval & RX Glasses
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Do I need my optometrist to approve this purchase?
No. As long as your prescription is valid, you’re legally allowed to use it with any eyewear provider. -
Can I use a contact lens prescription?
No, you need an eyeglass prescription that includes sphere, axis, and PD. -
What if I don’t know my PD?
We offer a tool to measure it—or your optometrist can provide it quickly by phone or email. -
How do I send my RX?
Upload it at checkout, email it to us, or reply to your order confirmation with it. Simple. -
What if I need help choosing frames?
Take our Pickleball Sunglasses Quiz—it recommends based on your play style and face shape.
🏁 Final Word: You're in Control of Your RX
Your doctor doesn’t need to approve where or how you use your valid prescription. You’re in control. And with Blinded Wear’s clarity-first frames and transparent RX policies, you’ll never be left guessing on or off the court.