Find an Eye Doctor Committed to Your Overall Health – VSP Makes it Easy
Did you know that your eye doctor can detect signs of more than 270 chronic conditions, including diabetes?1 And if you’re living with diabetes, it’s important to get an annual eye exam from your VSP doctor?
With so many eye doctors to choose from, knowing which one is best suited for you can be difficult. Fortunately, VSP® Vision Care is making it easier. Look for a VSP doctor with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) badge on their VSP Find a Doctor directory listing on vsp.com. This badge demonstrates that these doctors are committed to connecting your vision to your overall health by taking courses reviewed by the ADA.
With Diabetes, An Eye Exam is Critical
For individuals living with diabetes, an annual eye exam is a critical component of their overall health and wellness. That’s because diabetes can affect the blood vessels in the eyes, which can cause diabetic retinopathy and may lead to blindness.
The symptoms may be subtle. However, an eye doctor can detect the earliest signs before it progresses.
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“An Eye Exam Literally Saved My Life”
When Sharon started noticing her vision getting blurry, she thought it must be time for an updated glasses prescription. Through her WellVision Exam®, she learned the blood vessels in the back of her eye were swollen; indicative of diabetes. Blood work later confirmed not only full-blown diabetes, but stage three kidney disease. Sharon knew she had to take charge of her health. See how Sharon turned things around and share her story with your employees.
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VSP Resources to Help Manage Diabetes
Whether you’re at risk for diabetes or have been diagnosed with the condition, understanding what you need to do to manage your health can be overwhelming. Use these resources to find the support you need.
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VSP Partners with Vision Rescue to Save Your Employee 20% Off OTC Eye Care Products
Through VSP Exclusive Member Extras, your employees can now save 20% and get free expedited 2-day shipping on any Vision Rescue order of $89 or more or they can save 15% and get free standard shipping on any purchase (no minimum order amount). The offer is automatically applied when VSP members enter myvisionrescue.com through the special link on the Vision Rescue offer page on vsp.com. Vision Rescue offers more than 500 popular over-the-counter (OTC) eye care products from over 100 trusted eye care brands.
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Your Benefits are Clear on eyeconic.com
When your employees shop for glasses and contacts at eyeconic.com they’ll see how seamlessly it connects their benefits with the eyewear they love. The site shows exactly how much VSP members can save after benefits are applied. Learn how to integrate VSP insurance benefits, upload a prescription, and find the perfect eyewear at eyeconic.com. Watch the one-minute video to see how fast and convenient online shopping can be with Eyeconic®.
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What to Do When Your Kids Age Out of Your Benefits
Did you know? VSP also offers Individual Vision Plans for those who don’t have access to employer-sponsored benefits. For example, dependent children typically age out of their parent’s employer-sponsored plan at age 26. VSP® Individual Vision Plans can help. Plans start as low as $13 a month and benefits can be used the same day as enrollment. We have solutions for retirees and gig workers too. Let your employees know about this affordable option.
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Eye Care is Essential for Improving Health Outcomes
Millions of Americans live with vision impairment and can’t get the care they need.2 A recent article in The Hill featured the impact of VSP Vision™ Eyes of Hope® mobile clinics on individuals in need across the country. Offering vision care helps improve your employees’ quality of life while serving as a window into their overall health. Learn more about how vision care keeps Americans healthy and productive.
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1. American Optometric Association
2. CDC, Health Care Access and Use Among Adults With and Without Vision Impairment
