Now Optics makes affordable eye care even easier with new flexible payment options through Sunbit partnership

Leading eye care retailer now offers Buy Now, Pay Later technology at My Eyelab and Stanton Optical stores

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Now Optics, the parent company of eye care retail brands My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, today announced that its partnership with Sunbit, buy-it-now-pay-later (BNPL) technology preferred by service providers and retailers, is now in full effect with availability at all Now Optics stores nationwide. The partnership, which was announced last fall, integrates Sunbit’s BNPL technology across all My Eyelab and Stanton Optical outlets to provide customers with flexible payment options, making Now Optics’ mission to make Affordable, accessible and effective eye care made even easier.

Sunbit’s BNPL solution approves 90% of applicants and offers them a three-month interest-free financing option. To ensure flexibility and accessibility for all, 6-month and 12-month BNPL interest-bearing options are also available. Sunbit’s BNPL technology gives customers more purchasing power, introducing a smarter way to pay for what they need over time.

“We’re always thinking of new, innovative ways to provide simple, affordable eye care at My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, and our latest partnership with Sunbit takes that commitment even further,” said Daniel Stanon, CEO of Now Optics. “Eye care is a right, not a privilege, so we feel compelled to provide as much flexibility as possible with payment options for every person who comes to our stores. Clear vision is an essential part of eye health. and something we want to make sure everyone can afford, regardless of their budget or current situation,” Stanton said.

Sunbit’s technology is available in-store and online at nearly 11,000 locations. These include:

• Automotive Service Centers
• Optical cabinets
• Dentist’s offices
• Specialized health services

Partnering with an BNPL option like Sunbit, which is easy to use and seamless for customers, allows patients to get everything needed to take care of their eye health

The deployment of Sunbit’s BNPL technology in Now Optics stores marks a new technological milestone for the company, following the early adoption of optical telehealth. To date, the company has performed more than 2 million telehealth eye exams, which no other optical retailer can offer.

Both My Eyelab and Stanton Optical offer an assortment of over 2,000 frames and top brand contact lenses to suit both style and budget and offer consumers the ultimate freedom to experiment with unique designs and stylish ones that match their personal style. For added convenience, My Eyelab and Stanton Optical accept same-day and walk-in appointments for eye exams, starting at $45which can be applied to any eyewear purchase.

For more information about the Now Optics and Sunbit brands, visit www.myeyelab.com or www.stantonoptical.com and www.sunbit.com.

ABOUT NOW OPTICS:

Now Optics is a leader in the eye care industry. Its retail brands, My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, are among the fastest growing full-service eye care centers in the country. The company continues to expand its retail footprint with more than 260 corporate and franchise locations in 28 states while providing affordable eye health and eyewear solutions. The company is consistently ranked among the nation’s top optical retailers by Vision Monday and was ranked #3 on the entrepreneurs list of Best New Franchises of 2021. Visit myeyelab.com or stantonoptical.com for more information. Find details of franchise opportunities at myeyelabfranchise.com.

ABOUT SUNBIT

Sunbit is the preferred technology buy now, pay later service providers and retailers serving the needs of thousands of local communities. Sunbit takes the stress out of shopping for everyday items by providing access to fast, fair, and transparent payment options anywhere in the world. Sunbit technology is available in-store and online at nearly 8,000 locations, including 1 in 4 automotive dealership service centers, optical offices, dental offices and specialty healthcare services. Payment options through Sunbit are available at these locations www.sunbit.com/shop-directory. Loans are made by Transportation Alliance Bank, Inc., dba TAB Bank, which determines credit qualifications and terms.

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