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Visioncheck by Eyeque EyeQue is here to disrupt the vision industry, and their innovation may save you a lot of money at the ophthalmologist. They offer a few at-home vision tests, and their VisionCheck product is a simple, accessible way to track and monitor your vision over time, using nothing more than the wallet sized gadget and a smartphone. The VisionCheck pairs with your smartphone to administer vision tests, one eye at a time. You won't be staring at charts full of letters and reciting them to your phone, however. EyeQue uses an entirely different testing technique that has you aligning red and green bars on your smartphone (within the free VisionCheck app, of course) to measure your vision. After connecting the device to your phone and opening the VisionCheck app, the tests are completed with a set of three buttons on the VisionCheck device. These buttons are easy to locate and have a tactile feel, so you don't have to worry about operating your smartphone while your face is 3 inches away. After a fair bit of testing—the more times you complete the testing, the more accurate the results—the VisionCheck is capable of providing EyeGlass Numbers (EGNs) like you would receive from your eye doctor. These can then be used to purchase corrective lenses at some sites, though many locations will still require approval from your doctor. The promise behind the VisionCheck is less about writing your own prescription and more about tracking the on-going health and quality of your eyesight. For the elderly, in particular, it can save on frequent visits to the eye doctor, and really provide an understanding of ocular health. With your EyeQue account, your test results are stored in the cloud, so there is no need to record or remember your twice a year vision test result. Whether you're curious about your own eyesight or have a loved-one with chronic vision issues, the VisionCheck from EyeQue is an innovative way to keep your eye on vision results. It won't save you from every trip to the eye doctor, but it will make you an informed patient. For more information, visit: https://www.eyeque.com/visioncheck