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Could Financing Solutions Unlock Patients' Buying Power?

According to VisionIQ: Intelligence on Financing Trends in Eye Care (conducted by Ipsos on behalf of Synchrony), 64% of consumers say cost strongly or somewhat impacts how often they visit an optometrist (rising to 78% for Gen Z). But ensuring that your patients know vision care financing options exist can help change their purchasing decisions.

  • January 1, 2026

  • 3 min

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    64% of consumers say cost affects visits to optometry.

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    43% would consider vision care with financing options.

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    Early education on financing is crucial for practices.

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    Patients want to finance even small amounts.

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    80% consider financing once costs reach $

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    Gen Z and Millennials favor premium eyewear but are sensitive to costs.

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    Many practices have financing options but don't leverage them effectively.

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Could Financing Solutions Unlock Patients' Buying Power?

  • January 1, 2026

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