If you wear both glasses and contacts, you’ll want to know the answer. Here’s why. Do you wear glasses and contact lenses? If you answered yes to one or both, you’ll want to read on. While you can get a basic vision screening test from your primary care doctor, you’ll have to go to an […]

Let’s say you recently went to the eye doctor. They told you that you need some help seeing better. You may be wondering which option — contacts or eyeglasses — is best for you. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Whether you choose glasses, contacts or both depends on your prescription and lifestyle, says Viola Kanevsky, […]

Thinking about getting vision insurance? Maybe you need glasses. Or your eyesight has changed (it’s common as you get older). Or it’s just time for an eye exam. But you’re wondering how much it might cost, right? The average out-of-pocket costs per year for corrective vision care in the U.S. is about $500 for:1 Eye […]

You don’t need to be farsighted—or nearsighted, for that matter—to realize that having a vision insurance plan could help you avoid a lot of future healthcare headaches. But you might be surprised to learn that more than half of American adults did not seek out eye care because of lack of awareness and cost, which […]

Sunglasses are more than just a stylish accessory. They protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays and help you see better on bright days. But if you wear glasses, you know it’s not exactly easy to slip on a pair of sunglasses over them. That’s where prescription sunglasses can help. You can […]

While vision issues tend to be obvious in adults — you have trouble seeing road signs while driving or reading a menu at your favorite restaurant — they can be harder to diagnose among children. What’s frustrating for parents is that many children show no outward symptoms of vision problems, even when they’re experiencing them, […]

It’s important to have insurance for health, dental, and vision. But does one plan cover them all, or do you need separate plans for each type of coverage? The simple answer is: you may need to shop for individual plans to get coverage that fits your needs. Does health insurance cover dental care? Health insurance […]

A simple puff of air could illuminate a well-known eye condition. During your annual eye exam, your doctor will test the pressure inside your eyes—called intraocular pressure, or IOP—with a puff of air. Among Americans, an elevated IOP reading could indicate that you have glaucoma. So what is glaucoma, and why is it such a […]

You woke up this morning and there was a puffy, red something on your eyelid. You did a quick online search for what it might be, with no luck. Your next line of attack? Scheduling an appointment with the proper eye care professional. But you may not be sure whether you should see an optometrist […]

What Is Vision Insurance? Vision insurance is a type of optional plan that can provide coverage for your eye care. As most health insurance policies don’t include vision coverage, consumers without a proper plan could experience high out-of-pocket expenses for eye exams and glasses. Read more below to learn about what vision insurance covers, and […]