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TechShield Ordering Guide

How to Order TechShield Anti-Reflective Coatings on Eyefinity.com

Follow these easy, step-by-step instructions to make ordering TechShield AR Coatings through eyefinity.com a breeze.

After logging into eyefinity.com, simply follow the directions below for ordering TechShield Blue, TechShield Elite, TechShield Plus, and TechShield for VSP claims and private-pay patients.

We recommend reading through the entire guide, but you can jump to a specific section in this guide by clicking any of the following links:

Begin a VSP Claim Order

  • STEP 1: Input Patient and Exam Information

    Obtain a VSP authorization for the patient. For more information, read Authorizing VSP Benefits on eClaim.

    Click View CMS 1500 Form or return to the eClaim home page and type the authorization number in the Enter Authorization # text box and click GO.

    Type or select the Date of Service. You cannot access the claim form without a date of service.

    Record information in the Exam section:  

    • If applicable for the claim, select the Exam Type performed. 
    • If the provider performed a refraction, select Refraction Performed to ensure that the correct payment amount is sent. 
    • If you are filing a claim for an exam, select Yes or No - Reason on File under Dilation Performed? This information is required on all exam claims. 
    • Select the Physician or Supplier. This information is required on all claims. 
    • Select if the patient is receiving Lens or Frame glasses materials. 
  • STEP 2: Lens Finishing, Vision Type, Material, and Lens

    Record information in the Lens section:

    • Select a Finishing option. Typically, you will select Lab Finishing. 
    • Select the patient’s Vision Type
    • Select a Material.
    • In the Lens drop-down menu, choose your preferred lens and enhancement (if applicable). 
    • Complete all applicable fields between "Lens" and "AR Coating." 
  • STEP 3: Select TechShield Anti-Reflective Coatings

    In the AR Coating drop-down menu, select one of the following choices:

    To Order TechShield

    To order TechShield, scroll down to the AR Coating C section. Choose either TechShield or TechShield UVR (for TechShield with backside UV protection).

    To Order TechShield Plus

    To order TechShield Plus, scroll down to the AR Coating C section. Choose either TechShield Plus or TechShield Plus UVR (for TechShield Plus with backside UV protection).

    To Order TechShield Elite

    To order TechShield Elite, scroll down to the AR Coating D section. Choose either TechShield Elite or TechShield Elite UVR (for TechShield Elite with backside UV protection).

    To Order TechShield Blue

    To order TechShield Blue, scroll down to the AR Coating D section and choose TechShield Blue UVR.

  • STEP 4: Complete the eClaim Form

    Complete the remaining form fields for Frame, Lab, Prescription, Services, Patient, Insured, and Facility and Billing. For more information on these eClaim fields, review Submitting Material VSP Claims through eClaim. When complete, select Calculate.

    When you are ready to send the claim to VSP, click Submit Claim in the bottom command bar. 

Begin a Private-Pay Patient Order

  • STEP 1: Input Patient and Exam information

    Click on eLAB in the top navigation. 

    Enter the patient’s last name and first name and click “Request” OR click on “Start a Lab Order” on the left side of the screen.

    On the top of the next page, ensure the date of service and doctor’s name are correct, and check off “Lens” and if applicable, “Frames,” next to Lab Services.

  • STEP 2: Lens Finishing, Vision Type, Material, and Lens

    In the “LENS” section:

    • In the Lens Finishing drop-down menu, select Lab Finishing or In-Office Uncut Lenses
    • In the Vision Type drop-down menu, choose the appropriate vision type. 
    • In the Material drop-down menu, select your preferred lens material.
    • In the Lens drop-down menu, choose your preferred lens and enhancement (if applicable). 
    • Complete all applicable fields between "Lens" and "AR Coating."
  • STEP 3: Select TechShield Anti-Reflective Coatings

    In the AR Coating drop-down menu, select one of the following choices:

    To Order TechShield

    To order TechShield, scroll down to the AR Coating C section. Choose either TechShield or TechShield UVR (for TechShield with backside UV protection).

    To Order TechShield Plus

    To order TechShield Plus, scroll down to the AR Coating C section. Choose either TechShield Plus or TechShield Plus UVR (for TechShield Plus with backside UV protection).

    To Order TechShield Elite

    To order TechShield Elite, scroll down to the AR Coating D section. Choose either TechShield Elite or TechShield Elite UVR (for TechShield Elite with backside UV protection).

    To Order TechShield Blue

    To order TechShield Blue, scroll down to the AR Coating D section and choose TechShield Blue UVR.

  • STEP 4: Complete Lens, Lab, Prescription, and Frame Fields

    Complete the form fields for Lab, Prescription, Frame, and submit your order.