Who should get their eyes examined? Everyone! Children need annual eye exams to check for normal vision development. Adults must have annual eye exams to make sure that their eyesight prescriptions have not changed. Annual exams are also vital because they can detect early stages of eye diseases and chronic systemic conditions. What is an…
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Contact Lenses
Contact lens care and hygiene Understanding The Contact Lens Fitting Process Many factors help determine whether a patient is a good candidate for contact lenses. Motivation to be a successful contact lens wearer is key for patient safety. When determining if a patient is a good candidate for contact lenses, optometrists consider optical, physiologic and…
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Your Vision Plan
Routine eye exams are essential to preserve your vision and safeguard your eye health. Vision insurance and vision benefits plans can make routine eye care more affordable, especially if you are among the majority of Americans who wear prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. You can subscribe to a vision plan that offers eyecare and eyewear…
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Access to Qualified Care
Access to qualified care and vision insurance are vital to ensure eye health and safety. Preventive eye care should not be a separate insurance benefit, and should be made mandatory in all health plans. A recent NIH study demonstrated that those with vision insurance were more likely to have had eye care visits than those…
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