Information only
No medical advice
The content on this Site, including articles, educational materials, patient information pages, quizzes, symptom assessments, and other resources, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
The information on this Site is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of a qualified eye care professional or other healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, symptoms, or treatment options. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.
Relationship status
No doctor‑patient relationship created
Your use of this Site, including reading educational content, completing any quiz or self‑assessment, browsing listed practices, or interacting with any feature of the Site, does not create a doctor‑patient relationship between you and Specialty Vision, or between you and any doctor, practice, or organization listed on this Site.
A doctor‑patient relationship is established only when you are formally accepted as a patient by a licensed healthcare provider.
Educational tools
Quizzes, symptom checklists, and self‑assessments
The Site may include interactive quizzes, symptom checklists, self‑assessment tools, and similar educational features. These tools are provided solely for educational and informational purposes. They are not diagnostic instruments and are not a substitute for a comprehensive examination by a licensed eye care professional.
Results generated by these tools are general in nature, do not account for your individual health history or circumstances, and should not be relied upon for making healthcare decisions. These tools do not collect or store any personal information.
Content limitations
Accuracy and no warranties
While Specialty Vision endeavors to provide accurate and current information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information, content, graphics, or related materials contained on this Site.
Medical and scientific information is subject to change as new research and clinical experience develop. Treatment options, practice details, provider credentials, insurance information, and other content on this Site may become outdated or contain inadvertent errors. We strongly encourage you to verify any information directly with the relevant healthcare provider or practice before making healthcare decisions.
Independence
Independence of listed practices
The eye care practices, doctors, clinics, and organizations listed or featured on this Site are independent third parties. They are not employees, agents, partners, joint venturers, or affiliates of Specialty Vision.
Each listed practice operates independently and is solely responsible for its own clinical decisions, professional services, billing practices, regulatory compliance, and any other obligations arising from its interactions with patients. Specialty Vision does not endorse, guarantee, or warrant the quality, safety, legality, or effectiveness of any treatment, procedure, product, or service provided by any listed practice or provider.
Advertising
Paid listings and FTC disclosure
The eye care practices listed in the Specialty Vision directory are marketing clients of Specialty Vision. Their inclusion on this Site is part of a paid commercial relationship. Listing on this Site does not constitute an independent endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee by Specialty Vision of any listed practice, provider, treatment, or service.
The presence, placement, and content of practice listings are influenced by the commercial relationship between Specialty Vision and the listed practice. This disclosure is made in accordance with the guidelines of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the disclosure of material connections between endorsers and advertisers.
HIPAA status
HIPAA, PHI, and Business Associate Agreements
We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and we do not directly furnish patient care. In the course of providing marketing and related services to listed eye care practices, Specialty Vision may access, receive, or process information that constitutes protected health information (PHI) as defined under HIPAA.
These services may include, but are not limited to, marketing communications management, patient outreach campaigns, online reputation management, and related marketing support that involves patient contact information or other data provided by the practice.
Where such services involve access to PHI, Specialty Vision enters into Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with the applicable practices in accordance with HIPAA requirements. The terms of each BAA govern Specialty Vision's obligations with respect to that practice's PHI, including requirements for safeguarding, permissible uses and disclosures, breach notification, and related compliance obligations.
The information collected passively through this Site (such as IP addresses, browser information, and usage data collected via cookies and tracking technologies) is collected in Specialty Vision's capacity as a website operator and is not protected health information under HIPAA. This information is governed by our Privacy & Cookie Policy, not HIPAA.
If you are a patient of an eye care practice listed on this Site and wish to exercise your rights under HIPAA (including the right to access, amend, or request restrictions on your health information, or to receive an accounting of disclosures), you must contact the practice directly. Specialty Vision cannot fulfill HIPAA‑related requests on behalf of individual practices, as each practice is the covered entity responsible for its own HIPAA compliance and patient rights obligations.
If you have concerns about how your health information has been handled by a specific practice listed on this Site, you should contact that practice directly or the appropriate regulatory or oversight authority.
Third‑party services
Third‑party websites, tools, and content
This Site may contain links to external websites, embedded content, scheduling tools, video content, social media feeds, and other resources provided by third parties, including listed practices and their service providers. These links and embedded features are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.
Specialty Vision does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, data practices, or availability of any third‑party websites, tools, or services. Your interaction with any third‑party content or linked site is at your own risk and subject to that third party's own terms and policies.
Testimonials
Reviews, ratings, and patient experiences
Any testimonials, reviews, ratings, or patient experience descriptions displayed on or linked from this Site reflect the individual experiences and opinions of those persons. Individual results and experiences vary, and no particular outcome is guaranteed.
Testimonials and reviews are not intended to represent or guarantee that any current or prospective patient will achieve the same or similar results. Specialty Vision does not independently verify the accuracy of testimonials or reviews.
Clinical content
Information about medical procedures and technologies
Information regarding medical procedures, treatments, technologies, devices, and clinical practices on this Site is provided for educational purposes only. It does not replace the professional judgment of a qualified healthcare provider.
Regulatory approvals, clinical indications, treatment protocols, and the body of clinical evidence may change over time. Patients should consult with their healthcare providers regarding the applicability of any information on this Site to their individual circumstances.
Accessibility
Digital accessibility statement
Specialty Vision is committed to working toward digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. We recognize the importance of ensuring that our Site is usable by as broad an audience as possible, including individuals with visual, hearing, motor, and cognitive impairments.
We endeavor to follow the principles of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and to incorporate accessibility considerations into our ongoing development and content creation processes. However, given the scale and evolving nature of the Site, we acknowledge that not all areas may currently meet all accessibility standards. We are actively working to identify and address accessibility barriers on an ongoing basis.
If you encounter an accessibility barrier or have difficulty accessing any content on the Site, or if you require information in an alternative format, please contact us. We welcome your feedback and will make reasonable efforts to address your concerns.
If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, or the applicable state or federal enforcement agency.
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Questions about these disclaimers
If you have questions about any of the disclaimers on this page, please contact us:
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