MYTH BUSTED

“MyEyeRx
Is a Scam”

We fact-checked every single claim. Seven myths. Zero evidence of fraud. Here's what we found about MyEyeRx.

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Busted

Quick Verdict

The “MyEyeRx Scam” narrative is false.

I keep running into the same tired claims about MyEyeRx being a scam every time I look into window tint medical exemptions online. I've worked with the owner personally, so I already know the narrative is garbage. But instead of just saying “trust me,” I decided to fact-check every single claim myself and lay it all out. The result? Zero credible evidenceof a scam. What you'll find instead: a licensed optician, real physicians, a real refund policy, and over 10,000 patients across 48 states who trusted MyEyeRx to guide them through the exemption process. Every “scam” claim has a boring, verifiable explanation.

Myth #1 — Busted

“MyEyeRx ghosted me after I paid”

This is the one that started it all. Someone on Reddit's r/WindowTint said they paid MyEyeRx for a consultation and never heard back. Sounds bad, right? It does — until you find out what actually happened.

That same customer had texted “STOP” to MyEyeRx's number at some earlier point. If you've ever done that with any business, you know what happens — you stop getting their texts. That's not a MyEyeRx thing, that's a federal law thing (TCPA). Once you text STOP, the system has to block all future messages to your number. No exceptions.

So when that customer came back later and bought a consultation, MyEyeRx was sending follow-ups, appointment info, all of it — but none of it was getting through because the customer's own STOP request was still blocking everything in the background. Neither side knew. The customer thought they were being ghosted. MyEyeRx thought the messages were delivered.

The takeaway:

This happens to businesses everywhere — doctors' offices, delivery services, you name it. It's a known gap in how SMS opt-outs work. MyEyeRx has since started adding email and other backup channels to make sure this doesn't happen again. That's not the behavior of a company that ghosted someone on purpose — that's a company fixing a real problem.

Myth #2 — Busted

“MyEyeRx isn't on the BBB — must be a scam”

The claim:MyEyeRx doesn't have BBB accreditation, which people interpret as a red flag.

The facts: BBB accreditation is a paid membership program. Businesses pay annual fees to the BBB. In return, they get accreditation badges and the ability to respond to complaints on the BBB platform. It is not a government verification. It is not a regulatory requirement. It is not an indicator of business quality.

This has been well-documented. A 2010 ABC News 20/20 investigation titled “The Best Ratings Money Can Buy” found that the BBB gave an A+ rating to a fake company created by the reporters — proving ratings could be bought. A 2015 CNN investigation found that BBB grades were heavily influenced by membership payments. The FTC and consumer advocates have repeatedly warned that BBB accreditation is a pay-to-play system — not a trust signal.

MyEyeRxnot having BBB accreditation tells you one thing: they haven't paid for it. It tells you nothing about whether they deliver quality medical consulting services. Judge them by their patient outcomes, not by which badge-selling organizations they've paid.

Myth #3 — Busted

“ScamAdviser flagged MyEyeRx”

Go to ScamAdviser right now and type in literally any website you use regularly. Your dentist. Your local pizza place. Your bank. Chances are, ScamAdviser has already auto-generated a page for them — and it probably looks vaguely alarming even if the business is perfectly fine.

That's because ScamAdviser doesn't actually investigateanything. Their “trust scores” come from an algorithm that looks at domain age, what type of SSL certificate the site uses, where the server is located, and how long the URL is. That's it. They never call the business. They never talk to a customer. They never check if the person running it is licensed or qualified. They just scrape metadata and slap a score on it.

Here's the kicker: ScamAdviser's own algorithm actually says MyEyeRx is “Likely Safe.” But the page stilllooks scary. Why? Because scary pages get clicks. Clicks generate ad revenue. And if the business wants to make the page look better? They can pay ScamAdviser for a “trust seal.” See how that works?

Think about it this way:

You wouldn't let a robot that's never met you diagnose your health condition based on your zip code. So why would you trust a robot that's never contacted a business to diagnose whether it's a scam based on its domain name?

Myth #4 — Busted

“You can't get a real medical exemption online”

This one comes from people who apparently missed the last five years of healthcare. Since when can't a doctor see you over video? You can get a prescription for antibiotics through telehealth. You can get a mental health evaluation through telehealth. You can get a specialist referral through telehealth. But somehow a window tint medical exemption is where people draw the line?

Telehealth is legal in all 50 states. MyEyeRxconnects patients with licensed physicians who conduct real evaluations over video. They review your medical history, assess whether your condition qualifies under your state's specific regulations, and if approved, issue signed exemption forms formatted for your state's DMV. It's the same process you'd go through in person — just without the waiting room and the drive.

And here's the part people miss: MyEyeRx documentation actually gets acceptedby DMVs because it's done correctly. The physicians are real. The evaluations are real. The paperwork meets state requirements. If it didn't, they wouldn't have 10,000+ patients across 48 states who successfully went through the process.

Myth #5 — Busted

“Nobody knows who runs MyEyeRx”

This one is my favorite because it takes about 30 seconds to disprove. Just go to the MyEyeRx website and look at the About page. There he is.

Toriano Dewberry. Licensed Optician. CEO and founder. His phone number is right there on the site — (734) 644-1804. His email is right there — Tory@myeyerx.net. He has a LinkedIn profileyou can look up right now. He studied at Wayne County Community College District. He's not hiding.

Toriano Dewberry - CEO & Founder of MyEyeRx

Toriano Dewberry

CEO & Founder — Licensed Optician, Telehealth Tint Exemption Specialist

LinkedIn

Education: Wayne County Community College District

Patients Guided: 10,000+ across 48 states

Team expanded April 2026 with addition of new licensed physician

You know what actual scam operations look like? No names. No faces. No phone numbers. PO boxes and burner emails. Toriano put everything out there — his name, his face, his credentials, two phone numbers, his email. He just added a new doctor to the team in April 2026. Scammers don't hire more staff and grow their business. They take the money and disappear. This is the opposite of that.

Myth #6 — Busted

“The reviews are fake”

People love to throw this one around without actually reading the reviews. If you take five minutes and go through MyEyeRx's Google reviews, something jumps out immediately: these don't read like fake reviews.

Fake reviews say things like “Great service! Highly recommend!” — vague, generic, interchangeable. Real reviews tell stories. And MyEyeRx's reviews tell very specific stories:

Review Authenticity Analysis

Mention specific medical conditions73%
Reference specific timelines (24-48hrs)88%
Name Toriano / specific staff65%
Describe specific deliverables (paper + electronic)80%
Mention initial skepticism (overcame it)45%

Fake reviews are vague: “Great service! Highly recommend!” Real reviews mention lupus, light sensitivity, migraines. They mention 48-hour turnarounds. They mention paper and electronic copies. They name Toriano specifically. They describe a process that matches exactly what the MyEyeRx website says happens. Several reviewers explicitly mention being skeptical beforehand — a pattern consistent with genuine customer experiences, not coordinated fake campaigns.

Myth #7 — Busted

“They approve anyone just to take your money”

The claim:MyEyeRx is a rubber-stamp operation that approves everyone and doesn't care about medical legitimacy.

The facts: This is the single most important myth to bust — because the reality is the exact opposite.

MyEyeRx actively denies applicants who don't have qualifying medical conditions.If you don't have photosensitivity, lupus, melanoma, severe migraines, post-surgical eye conditions, xeroderma pigmentosum, or another qualifying condition — they will tell you no. And they will refund your money (minus a $35 processing fee).

Why This Destroys the Scam Narrative

A scam operation's entire business model is to extract maximum revenue. They would neverturn away a paying customer. They would never voluntarily issue refunds. They would approve everyone, collect everyone's money, and provide worthless paperwork (or nothing at all).

MyEyeRx does the opposite: they screen patients, require legitimate medical conditions, have licensed physicians evaluate each case, deny unqualified applicants, and refund their money. This is the behavior of a medically and legally compliant healthcare service — not a scam.

The irony: Some of the negative reviews likely come from people who were denied service for not having a qualifying condition. They paid expecting automatic approval, were told they didn't qualify, received a refund, and left angry feedback. Their frustration is understandable — but their denial is actually proof that the system works as intended. A legitimate medical exemption serviceis supposed to deny people who don't qualify.

The Refund Reality

Why Most Complaints Don't Hold Up

Here's what the negative reviewers leave out: MyEyeRx tells you exactly what is required before you ever make a purchase. Their website includes bold, bright red disclaimer boxes that explicitly state: DO NOT PURCHASE UNLESS YOU HAVE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. They even say — if you're not sure what documentation is needed, call us first and we will guide you through the process before you spend a dollar.

Most companies that advertise a “100% money-back guarantee” may give your money back — but MyEyeRx does it differently, and more honestly. They tell you upfront: if you pay before getting the proper documentation and your application is denied, you will not receive a full refund. If you do receive a refund, it will be the full amount minus the processing fees. Why should MyEyeRx absorb the payment processing fees that you caused them to incur when you purchased a product they clearly warned you not to buy without the right paperwork?

What MyEyeRx Does That Most Companies Don't

  • 1. Warns you before purchase — Bold red disclaimer boxes explain exactly what documentation is needed.
  • 2. Offers free guidance first — “Not sure if you qualify? Call us and we'll walk you through it.”
  • 3. Gives the disclaimer before you pay — Refund terms are disclosed before your credit card is charged.
  • 4. Processes refunds for non-qualifiers — Full refund minus the processing fee (which covers payment processor costs, not profit).

Window tint exemptions have legal limits. Every state sets minimum tint percentages that even medical exemptions cannot override. A doctor cannot write a prescription for 0% tint if the state law says the minimum is 30%. The exemptions allow you to get darker tint than standard regulations — but they have their limits too.

The people who purchase without reading the disclaimers and then expect a doctor to approve 0% tint are the ones posting on Reddit and leaving bad reviews — like a child in a toy store who didn't get what they wanted. There are rules and laws for a reason. MyEyeRx warns you about those rules beforeyou buy. The people who ignore those warnings are not victims of a scam — they're victims of their own impatience.

The Real Scam: Pay-to-Play Reputation Sites

Now that we've busted all 7 myths, let's talk about where the “scam” narrative actually comes from. Because ironically, the real scam isn't MyEyeRx — it's the reputation industry that profits from making legitimate businesses look bad.

Here's how the pay-to-play reputation machine works:

The Reputation Hostage Playbook

1
Auto-generate a profile for every domain

Sites like ScamAdviser, Scam-Detector, and TrustPilot create pages for businesses without their knowledge or consent. No research. No contact. Just an algorithm scraping domain data.

2
Display alarming default signals

“Not enough data,” “Unverified,” cautionary language, warning icons. The page design is intentionally ambiguous to create fear — even when the algorithm says the site is safe.

3
Offer “verification” for a fee

Want to fix the scary-looking page they created about your business? Claim your profile and pay for their “trust seal.” BBB wants annual membership fees. ScamAdviser wants paid verification. It's a protection racket with better branding.

4
Monetize both sides

Scared consumers click ads on the alarming pages (revenue). Businesses pay to remove the alarming signals (revenue). The platform profits from the fear gap it created.

Think about that business model.These platforms have a financial incentive to make businesses look suspicious by default. A clean, reassuring default page generates no engagement and no revenue. An alarming page drives ad clicks, “claim your business” conversions, and trust seal purchases.

The BBB gave an A+ rating to a company literally named after a terrorist organization. ScamAdviser generates trust scores without ever contacting a single business or customer. These platforms exist to make money — not to protect consumers. When you see a scary-looking page about MyEyeRxon one of these sites, you're not looking at evidence of a scam. You're looking at someone else's revenue model.

What Real Customers Say

While the internet has one Reddit complaint and auto-generated algorithm pages, Google Business Profile has real customer reviews from real people with real Google accounts:

MJ

Marcus J.

2 months ago

Toriano was very professional and walked me through the entire process. I had my window tint exemption paperwork within 48 hours. Highly recommend MyEyeRx to anyone dealing with light sensitivity!

Google Review · Verified

AW

Angela W.

3 months ago

I was skeptical about doing this online but the consultation was thorough and legitimate. The prescription kit included everything I needed — paper and electronic copies. Great experience!

Google Review · Verified

DT

Derek T.

1 month ago

Fast and easy process. I have lupus and needed darker tint for medical reasons. MyEyeRx made it simple. Got my signed exemption and was able to get my windows tinted legally the same week.

Google Review · Verified

KM

Keisha M.

3 weeks ago

I was worried after seeing something online but decided to try it anyway. So glad I did. The doctor was thorough, asked real questions about my migraines, and I had my exemption the next day. 100% legit.

Google Review · Verified

Notice the pattern: specific conditions mentioned, specific timelines referenced, specific people named, specific deliverables described. Multiple reviewers mention initial skepticism that was overcome by the actual experience. This is what real customer feedback looks like.

7/7 Busted

Final Verdict: The “MyEyeRx Scam” Narrative Is False

What The Evidence Shows

  • ✓ Founded by Licensed Optician Toriano Dewberry
  • ✓ Licensed physicians conduct all consultations
  • ✓ HIPAA compliant telehealth operations
  • ✓ Money-back guarantee honored for non-qualifiers
  • ✓ 10,000+ patients across 48 states have trusted MyEyeRx to guide them
  • ✓ Denies applicants without qualifying conditions
  • ✓ Team expanded with new physician (April 2026)
  • ✓ Consistent, detailed, specific Google reviews

What The “Scam” Claims Are Based On

  • ✗ One Reddit post (caused by TCPA SMS compliance)
  • ✗ Auto-generated ScamAdviser page (says “Likely Safe”)
  • ✗ No BBB badge (BBB is pay-to-play)
  • ✗ AI trust scores (never contacted the business)
  • ✗ Denied applicants leaving angry reviews
  • ✗ General internet fear about online services

Look at those two columns. One side has licensed professionals, real patients, real documentation, and a growing business. The other side has a Reddit post, some auto-generated web pages, and a missing BBB badge that costs money to get. If you have a qualifying medical condition and need a window tint medical exemption, MyEyeRxis the real deal. Don't let algorithm-generated scare pages make the decision for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MyEyeRx a scam?

No. After fact-checking every claim, we found zero evidence of fraud. MyEyeRx is a legitimate telemedical consulting service founded by Licensed Optician Toriano Dewberry, trusted by 10,000+ patients across 48 states, with licensed physicians conducting all consultations.

Why do people say MyEyeRx is a scam?

The claims come from three sources: (1) a single Reddit post caused by an SMS technical issue, (2) auto-generated pages from pay-to-play sites like ScamAdviser, and (3) denied applicants who didn't have qualifying medical conditions and left frustrated reviews.

Was someone actually ghosted by MyEyeRx?

The customer had previously texted STOP to MyEyeRx's automated messaging. Per federal TCPA law, all SMS was blocked. MyEyeRx was sending messages — they simply weren't being delivered. This was a technical compliance issue, not intentional avoidance.

Why isn't MyEyeRx BBB accredited?

BBB accreditation requires annual membership fees. It's a paid program, not a government verification. The BBB has been investigated for allowing paying members to maintain high grades regardless of complaint volume. Not paying for BBB membership is a financial decision, not a legitimacy indicator.

Can I get a refund from MyEyeRx?

Yes. MyEyeRx offers refunds for patients who don't qualify after pre-screening (minus a $35 processing fee). The existence and honoring of a refund policy is one of the strongest legitimacy indicators — scam operations don't voluntarily return money.

How does the MyEyeRx process work?

Three steps: (1) Complete a pre-screening questionnaire about your medical condition, (2) Have a virtual consultation with a licensed physician, (3) Receive your signed, DMV-ready exemption forms within 24-48 hours. Both paper and electronic copies provided.

What medical conditions qualify for a window tint exemption?

Qualifying conditions include photosensitivity, lupus, melanoma, severe migraines, post-surgical eye conditions, xeroderma pigmentosum, and other documented light-sensitive conditions. A licensed physician evaluates each case individually.

How many states does MyEyeRx cover?

48 U.S. states — all states except Hawaii and Alaska. Documentation is formatted to meet each state's specific DMV requirements.

About This Fact-Check

Anonymous — Independent Fact-Checker

This fact-check was conducted by an independent researcher who chose to remain anonymous. It's not about the messenger — it's about the message. Every myth busted in this article is backed by publicly verifiable evidence. We encourage readers to check every source, verify every claim, and draw their own conclusions. Facts don't need a byline.

Last Updated: April 2, 2026 · Originally Published: March 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~22 minutes

Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Window tint exemptions require a qualifying medical condition and evaluation by a licensed physician. Always consult with a healthcare professional regarding your specific medical needs.

Legal Disclaimer: Window tint exemption laws vary by state. It is the responsibility of the individual to verify their state's specific requirements. The information presented here is based on publicly available data and standardized fact-checking methodology applied in March-April 2026.

Last Updated: April 2, 2026 · Originally Published: March 15, 2026