RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP is providing eyecare and eyewear services in the five-store CVS optical services test that CVS Health announced on Oct. 6, VMail has learned.

As VMail first reported, the test was announced by CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) as part of “CVS/pharmacy's evolution into a leading health destination” with five CVS/pharmacy stores in the Baltimore/Washington D.C. market slated to begin offering optical services starting in late October through mid-November.

A VSP spokesperson told VMail, “VSP is working with CVS Health, a VSP Vision Care client since 2002, as a third-party product and service supplier for the five Maryland stores that are participating in the pilot. VSP will subcontract with the doctors who choose to practice at these five locations. In all cases, VSP will assess and credential the provider to ensure he/she meets NCQA requirements.”

The spokesperson also said, “CVS/pharmacy stores providing optical services will carry a selection of Marchon/Altair frames, but not exclusively. They will offer VSP Optics lens brands and utilize the VSPOne Lab network. Additionally, these locations will use Eyefinity practice management and electronic medical record software.”

On Oct. 6, a CVS spokesperson told VMail that Optical Services at CVS/pharmacy in select Baltimore/D.C. locations, will be available seven days a week. Services will include comprehensive eye exams by an optometrist three days a week for both walk-ins and appointments; prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses; access frames and sunglasses from fashionable, popular brands for women, men and children; and free cleanings and adjustments. Many insurance plans will be accepted. All eyeglasses will have a 90-day total-satisfaction guarantee, and can be returned for any reason during this period for a full refund. Glasses purchased for children up to age 14 will be covered by a one-year guarantee.

CVS Health’s business includes more than 7,800 retail drugstores, nearly 1,000 walk-in medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with more than 70 million plan members and expanding specialty pharmacy services.

When asked about CVS’ longer-term expectations and expansion plans for vision care and eyewear, the CVS spokesperson also told VMail, “We will use learnings from these locations to determine how we can continue to serve our customers and help them on their path to better health in innovative ways. While we are excited about the potential to expand these services to other markets in the future, we have no additional details to share at this time.”