Veterans & Military Families
Eye Care for Veterans, by a Veteran
Owned and run by a U.S. Army veteran and former flight medic. Exams from $45, VA prescriptions filled, and straight answers about your benefits.
Eye Care for Veterans and Military Families
A Veteran-Owned Optical That Understands the System
William Chancellor served as a U.S. Army Health Care Specialist and Flight Medic during Operation Iraqi Freedom, then spent eight years in emergency medicine before becoming a licensed optician. Best Chance Optical is his practice, and veterans and military families from Robins Air Force Base and across Middle Georgia are always welcome here.
Veterans enrolled in VA health care are entitled to routine eye exams through the VA, and the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin offers optometry. VA eyeglasses, though, are limited to veterans who meet specific criteria such as a service-connected disability rating or Purple Heart. Many veterans end up paying for glasses out of pocket, and that is where a $45 exam and honest eyewear pricing matter.
If you have a prescription from the VA or any other eye doctor, bring it in. We fill outside prescriptions, duplicate lenses from your current glasses, and measure your PD for free if you want to order online.
Pricing
What It Costs
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive eye exam | from $45 |
| Filling a VA or outside prescription | frames and lenses quoted up front |
| Lens duplication from your current glasses | no new exam needed |
Prices are quoted in full before any work begins. CareCredit financing is available for exams and eyewear. Uninsured and self-pay patients are always welcome.
Who It Is For
Who Comes to Us for This
Robins AFB families
Warner Robins is about 50 minutes down I-75. Active duty, dependents and retirees are welcome, and we keep pricing simple for families buying several pairs.
Veterans waiting on the VA
If the Dublin or Macon VA cannot see you quickly, ask your VA care team about Community Care. Either way, bring us the prescription and we will make the glasses.
Fellow veterans who want a veteran's shop
No sales pressure, plain talk about what you need and what you do not.
How It Works
What to Expect
Call or book
Tell us you are a veteran or military family member so we can answer benefits questions up front.
Exam or bring your Rx
Exam from $45 with the licensed eye doctor here, or bring a VA prescription and skip straight to eyewear.
Glasses made locally
Lenses cut in our on-site lab, fitted by a licensed optician, with free adjustments afterward.
Common Questions
Veterans FAQ
Does the VA pay for eye exams and glasses?
Routine eye exams are covered for veterans enrolled in VA health care. VA-provided eyeglasses are limited to veterans who meet criteria such as a compensable service-connected disability, former prisoner of war status, a Purple Heart, or certain medical conditions. Check with your VA care team about your eligibility.
Can I use VA Community Care at Best Chance Optical?
Community Care requires a referral from the VA, and eligibility depends on drive time and wait time at VA facilities. Ask your VA care team whether you qualify and which providers are approved. Regardless of referral status, we fill VA prescriptions and welcome self-pay veterans.
Do you offer a military discount?
Ask us when you book. Our exam pricing is already among the lowest in Middle Georgia, and we work to keep eyewear affordable for every veteran and military family.
Is the owner really a veteran?
Yes. William Chancellor is a U.S. Army veteran and former Flight Medic who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Related Services & Guides
Eye Exams • Contact Lens Exams • Lens Replacement • Eyeglasses & Frames • Pre & Post-Op Care
Read: VA Vision Benefits in Middle Georgia, Explained • Eye Exams for Warner Robins & Robins AFB
Serving Forsyth • Macon • Warner Robins • Milledgeville • Griffin • Barnesville • Jackson • Locust Grove • McDonough • Gray • Byron and all of Monroe County.
Veterans Welcome
Call or book online, and bring any VA prescription with you.
Call (478) 258-3838 Book Online