Whether you choose eye contact or glasses, learn how to maximize your vision health benefits.
Just like regular dental examinations or annual medical check-ups with a primary care provider, making time for vision health matters. Routine yearly eye exams are crucial to identifying eye diseases such as glaucoma or cataracts early and maintaining vision despite age. So, planning and budgeting are vital to seeing clearly every year. Whether you choose eye contact or glasses, learn how to maximize your vision health benefits.
Understand Your Plan’s Coverage
Contact your vision benefits provider and make an online account if you don’t have one. Make sure to review essential details such as co-pays, lens enhancement coverage, and frame allowance per plan year. In addition, you can print a membership card from your vision provider if you would like, although most eye retailers don’t require a physical card as long as they have your policy information.
Search for an In-Network Vision Professional
Working with an eye doctor and retailers covered in your vision health benefits is essential. You can search for in-network providers on an online search tool to take advantage of your benefits and possible discounts. Also, some out-of-network retail locations or sites may say they “accept” your vision insurance. However, you will only receive a limited discount, not part of your in-network vision benefits.
Schedule an Eye Examination Every Year
This should be a yearly check-up of your vision and the health of your eyes. An ideal time for families is summer when schedules are less hectic – and to prepare for back-to-school. Everyone in the family requires eye examinations, from babies through teens. Make sure to check with your kid’s school systems because many schools provide optional eye exams for all students during the school year. As for adults, they have a higher risk for glaucoma. So, if you are experiencing any of the following vision problems, visit your eye physician right away:
- Double vision
- Eye pain
- Decreased vision
- Draining or redness of the eye
- Flashes of light
Consider Any Discounts
Take advantage of any discounts through your vision health benefits. Many in-store and online eye retailers will offer a “second-pair” benefit. This might be a 20% off on a second pair of eyeglasses when you buy from your in-network retailer within a year of your last eye examination. For example, this is an excellent option for prescription sunglasses besides regular eyeglasses.
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