{"id":58332,"date":"2025-12-11T21:14:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T21:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/58332\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T21:14:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T21:14:06","slug":"automated-vision-testing-kiosks-coming-to-erie-county-walmarts-sams-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/58332\/","title":{"rendered":"Automated vision testing kiosks coming to Erie County Walmarts, Sam\u2019s Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">(WJET\/WFXP)\u2013 New 15-minute vision testing kiosks will be coming to Walmart and Sam\u2019s Club locations in select cities, including two locations in Erie County, the company announced Thursday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.yourerie.com\/news\/local-news\/recent-rescue-by-humane-society-prompts-winter-care-guide-for-outdoor-cats\/?ipid=promo-link-block1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Recent rescue by Humane Society prompts winter care guide for outdoor cats;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\"> Recent rescue by Humane Society prompts winter care guide for outdoor cats <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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\u2019s Club.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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\u2019s Club members, with the service being included in their membership fees.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">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\u2019s 67 counties, 48 are designated as rural.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.yourerie.com\/digital-first\/digital-exclusive\/wegmans-campaign-raises-over-3m-to-fight-food-insecurity-erie-raises-over-80k\/?ipid=promo-link-block2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Wegmans campaign raises over $3M to fight food insecurity, Erie raises over $80k;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\"> Wegmans campaign raises over $3M to fight food insecurity, Erie raises over $80k <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIn areas where access might be limited, tools like this help our teams serve customers and members more efficiently,\u201d said Jason Wong, Regional Health &amp; Wellness Director for Walmart, covering Pennsylvania. \u201cIt enables clinicians to focus on the comprehensive care they\u2019re uniquely trained to provide.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The following Pennsylvania Walmart locations will have the new machines:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Du Bois, 20 Industrial Dr, Du Bois, PA 15801<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Edinboro, 108 Washington Towne Blvd N, Edinboro, PA 16412<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Erie, 5350 W Ridge Rd, Erie, PA 16506<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hamburg, 1800 Tilden Ridge, Hamburg, PA 19526<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hanover, 1881 Baltimore Pike, Hanover, PA 17331<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hazle Township, 761 Airport Rd, Hazle Township, PA 18202<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Hermitage, 1275 N Hermitage Rd, Hermitage, PA 16148<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">King of Prussia, 275 N Gulph, King of Prussia, PA 19406<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kittanning, 1 Hilltop Plz, Kittanning, PA 16201<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Oxford, 800 Commons Dr, Oxford, PA 19363<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Taylor, 1325 Main, Taylor, PA 18517<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">York, 2801 E Market St, Bldg B, York, PA 17402<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The following Sam\u2019s Club locations will have the new machines:<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Butler, 200 Moraine Pointe Plz, Butler, PA 16001<br \/>Erie, 7200 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509<br \/>Hanover, 261 Wilson Ave, Hanover, PA 17331<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Washington, 80 Trinity Pointe Dr, Washington, PA 15301<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. 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