(WJET/WFXP)– New 15-minute vision testing kiosks will be coming to Walmart and Sam’s Club locations in select cities, including two locations in Erie County, the company announced Thursday.
Walmart said the new Eyebot automated vision testing kiosks will be able to offer prescriptions to customers in about 15 minutes, with no appointment or insurance necessary, as part of a new pilot program.
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The new kiosks will be coming to the Erie Walmarts located on West Ridge Road and Edinboro, along with the Hermitage Walmart in Mercer County. There will also be one at the Erie Sam’s Club.
Walmart said the results of the scans are sent to a licensed, independent eye doctor for prescription review at a cost of $25 for Walmart customers and free for Sam’s Club members, with the service being included in their membership fees.
The new program comes as Walmart said recent studies show over 25% of U.S. counties lack an optometrist or ophthalmologist, which is particularly impactful to rural counties. Of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, 48 are designated as rural.
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“In areas where access might be limited, tools like this help our teams serve customers and members more efficiently,” said Jason Wong, Regional Health & Wellness Director for Walmart, covering Pennsylvania. “It enables clinicians to focus on the comprehensive care they’re uniquely trained to provide.”
The following Pennsylvania Walmart locations will have the new machines:
Du Bois, 20 Industrial Dr, Du Bois, PA 15801
Edinboro, 108 Washington Towne Blvd N, Edinboro, PA 16412
Erie, 5350 W Ridge Rd, Erie, PA 16506
Hamburg, 1800 Tilden Ridge, Hamburg, PA 19526
Hanover, 1881 Baltimore Pike, Hanover, PA 17331
Hazle Township, 761 Airport Rd, Hazle Township, PA 18202
Hermitage, 1275 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148
King of Prussia, 275 N Gulph, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Kittanning, 1 Hilltop Plz, Kittanning, PA 16201
Oxford, 800 Commons Dr, Oxford, PA 19363
Taylor, 1325 Main, Taylor, PA 18517
York, 2801 E Market St, Bldg B, York, PA 17402
The following Sam’s Club locations will have the new machines:
Butler, 200 Moraine Pointe Plz, Butler, PA 16001
Erie, 7200 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509
Hanover, 261 Wilson Ave, Hanover, PA 17331
Washington, 80 Trinity Pointe Dr, Washington, PA 15301
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