HARTFORD, Conn. — Some optometrists are pushing back against new technology that allows consumers to get prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses with the click of a keyboard and a smartphone.

Online eye examinations are currently allowed in 37 states, but some of those states are moving toward limiting or banning them under pressure from optometric associations. For instance, under heavy ...

An optometrist is a health care professional who provides primary vision care. That means they do wellness checks of your eyes. Known as a comprehensive eye exam, this is an important part of your ...