An eye exam is not only essential for your eye health—it can help maintain your general health, too. That’s because having your eyes dilated can detect early signs of chronic conditions, which show up in the eyes before other parts of the body are affected.
This is important because early treatment can potentially help reduce the risk of serious complications.
If a health condition is found during an eye exam, be sure to follow up with a primary care physician (PCP). They are an important part of your team for ongoing care and better health.
Your symptoms could indicate something more. If you have headaches, eye strain or blurry vision, a new prescription for glasses and contacts may help. But these issues could also be signs of something more serious. The only way to know for sure is to have an eye exam.
Schedule an appointment with your eye doctor today.
At UnitedHealthcare® Vision, eye care goes beyond glasses. We care for your complete eye health and look to the eyes for indications of health issues throughout the body.
All our FEDVIP members enjoy:
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Choice of two plan options
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Extra coverage for kids and expecting moms. Our Children’s Eye Care Program and Maternity Vision Program provides an extra eye exam and an extra pair of glasses for children under 13 every year and for expecting mothers
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Standard photochromic lenses (Transitions®) for no additional copay
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Coverage or discounts on additional vision testing, vision therapy, and low-vision services
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Easy access and a diverse national network of over 122,000 access points that includes Optometrists and Ophthalmologists in retail and non-retail locations
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Progressive no-line bifocal wearers enrolled in our High Option receive high end progressive lenses at only a $65 copay.
Open enrollment ends Dec. 13, 2021. See if you qualify at www.benefeds.com.