What Does the Eyewear Protection Plan Cover?

Nationwide Vision’s Eyewear Protection Plan is intended to help with common accidental damage and everyday eyewear issues that can happen after you purchase new glasses. Benefits include:

• Maintenance and Repairs: 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 Does the Eyewear Protection Plan Work?

The Eyewear Protection Plan is designed to reduce out-of-pocket costs for eligible repairs or replacements. Under the plan, patients pay 10% of the repair or replacement cost, while Nationwide Vision covers the other 90% for one year. Applicable tax is not included, so patients remain responsible for that amount.

For example, if your glasses are accidentally damaged and the issue qualifies under the plan, you would bring them to Nationwide Vision for assistance. Depending on the damage, the team may repair the glasses, replace damaged components, replace lenses, or help with a frame replacement.

How Much Does the Eyewear Protection Plan Cost?

The Nationwide Vision Eyewear Protection Plan costs up to $34.99, although pricing may vary by state. Patients can ask a Nationwide Vision optician about current pricing and availability during their next visit or while 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 everyday routine, whether you are working, driving, reading, studying, running errands, or spending time with family. Because eyewear is used so often, it is also exposed to regular wear and unexpected accidents. Glasses can fall onto a hard surface, get bent in a bag, or end up with scratched lenses through normal daily use.

Even smaller problems can affect both comfort and vision. Loose screws, worn nose pads, bent frames, scratched lenses, or chipped lenses can make glasses less comfortable to wear and less effective. For people who depend on prescription eyewear every day, that type of damage can quickly become more than a minor inconvenience.

That is why an eyewear protection plan can be so helpful. Instead of worrying about the full cost of an unexpected repair or replacement, patients can have added peace of mind knowing there is support if eligible accidental damage happens.

Important Details and Limitations to Know

Before adding Nationwide Vision’s Eyewear Protection Plan to your new glasses, it is helpful to understand when the plan must be purchased, how long coverage lasts, and what is not included. These details can help you make an informed decision and know what to expect if you ever 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 coverage, talk with your Nationwide Vision optician during the eyewear purchase process. They can explain the plan details, confirm eligibility, and answer any questions before your glasses are finalized.

Length of Coverage

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

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

Patients should review the plan details before purchasing so they understand how the coverage works and whether it makes sense for their eyewear needs.

What Is Not Covered

Although the plan offers useful protection for eligible damage, it does not cover every situation. Lost or stolen eyewear is not covered, so patients should still store their 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. Replacement lenses must also match the original prescription and original lens options.