Are Annual Eye Exams Really Necessary?

From the December 2017 Benefits eNews

According to VSP, a recent study found that one in four adults hadn’t had an eye exam in the past two years, and the same proportion was unaware that an eye exam could prevent them from losing their sight. Even if you’ve had laser vision surgery or have naturally good vision, you still need an annual eye exam. During an eye exam, your eye doctor will look for signs of health conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Early detection and treatment is the best way for you to keep your body—and wallet—healthy. Find out more about what a routine eye exam can say about your overall health.

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