Medical Eye Exam vs. Vision Exam. Details In the case of a medical evaluation, your doctor may ask you for your medical ID card to bill your medical insurance, in addition to your vision insurance. Vision Evaluation Medical Evaluation Your vision exam is an integral piece of your overall health, and typically involves: Refractive exam Dilation Prescription for glasses or contact lenses Your eye doctor also provides important input about your overall health, and can diagnose eye conditions like: Diabetic Retinopathy Cataracts Macular Degeneration Glaucoma.
Lenses and Lens Enhancements. Details Lens Selections Your doctor will prescribe as visually necessary either single vision or lined multi-focal lenses in plastic or glass.
Ask your doctor which lens enhancements are covered under your benefits or check your vision benefits under the Benefits with VSP Network Providers section. Out-of-Pocket Expenses Examples of possible out-of-pocket expenses include: Scratch-resistant coating Anti-reflective coating Ultraviolet UV protection Progressive lenses Blended bifocal lenses Most tinted and photochromic lenses The company that provides your coverage either your employer or health plan determines your out-of-pocket costs.
Talk to your Benefits Administrator or log in to your vsp. Extra Savings You may be eligible to receive extra savings on some of the out-of-pocket items.
Check your plan information for details. Eye Exam. An eye exam is recommended every year. Details Caring for your eyes should always be a part of your regular healthcare routine An eye exam is recommended every year.
For more information about eye exams visit vsp. An eye exam can also help your doctor see signs of common health conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, glaucoma and diabetes. Contact Lens Exam. Details What is a Contact Lens Exam? The contact lens exam contact lens fitting and evaluation is an exam that is conducted in addition to your routine eye exam.
The contact lens exam ensures the proper fit of your contacts and evaluates your vision with the contacts. Why get a Contact Lens Exam? Although your vision may be clear and you feel no discomfort from your lenses, there are potential risk factors with improper fitting of contact lenses that can affect the overall health of your eyes.
Depending on your needs, an eye doctor will provide training and education based on the type of services and eyewear provided. The Difference Between a Routine Eye Exam and a Contact Lens Exam Routine Eye Exam Contact Lens Exam Obtain your glasses prescription Looks for vision problems Determine serious medical conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, diabetes, and even cancer Obtain your contact lens prescription Measure your eye surface to determine what size and type of contacts are best for you Verify that the contact lenses fit correctly on the eye.
Eye Exam Past As we get older, we're more susceptible to certain eye diseases. Details You don't need a special eye exam over age 40, but it's critical that you have a regular eye exam at least every two years.
As we get older, we're more susceptible to certain eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. A regular eye exam enables your eye doctor to detect the first signs of disease and prescribe the appropriate treatments to prevent vision loss. Visit Eyeconic. Learn More. My VSP eye doctor took longer than usual examining my eyes. My eye doctor informed me that I had a gray ring around my cornea, which is a sign of high blood pressure, and referred me to see my primary care physician.
My PCP confirmed the diagnosis and provided treatment. I'm truly convinced that you can definitely find health problems through an eye exam. I always knew books were important to me, but I never knew how important until I couldn't see the words on the page. I went to see a VSP doctor and got glasses for the first time. Now I can take part in one of life's simple pleasures. Vision conditions, such as myopia , can worsen year after year in children, making it difficult for them to see distant objects like writing on a chalkboard or action on a sports field clearly.
Other undetected vision problems can affect academic performance or reading ability. Tip: Schedule eye exams for the whole family. After your exams, you can help each other choose eyeglasses. Though choosing attractive glasses and the best eyeglass frames for your face shape are important, the quality of vision the lenses provide is what really matters. Features like anti-reflective coating , photochromic lenses , and the latest progressive lenses often are essential if you want the clearest, most comfortable vision possible.
The added cost of these premium products can stretch your budget if you don't have vision insurance benefits such as those provided by your VSP plan.
Vision insurance also saves you on the cost of your contact lenses — both for fitting and follow-up care and when purchasing replacement lenses. Essentially, your VSP vision benefits plan is like a gift card — it can make the best glasses and contact lenses significantly more affordable.
Many people — especially teenagers and young adults — think glasses and contact lenses are an "either-or" decision. If you wear contacts, why bother buying glasses? Even if you can wear contact lenses comfortably all day, you should have an up-to-date quality pair of eyeglasses as well.
What if you're traveling and forgot to pack a spare pair of contacts? A spare pair of glasses can save the day. When it's allergy season, you may want to wear glasses instead of contacts. With antihistamine eye drops, it's recommended that you take your contacts out, apply the eye drops and wear glasses until the antihistamine brings relief to your itchy, red eyes.
If you choose to make monthly installments you can pick your billing date to occur on the first, fifth, tenth, fifteenth or twentieth of each month. Please note, monthly installments are billed one month in advance. If you choose the same month effective date, your first payment will cover two installment periods, the current month and the next month, simultaneously. Your next payment will be withdrawn the following month on or around the reoccurring auto-payment date you select.
Continuing your coverage is easy. Each year, your plan will automatically renew we'll charge the same credit card you provide us during your initial enrollment. We'll remind you 60 days in advance of your renewal. Yes, you can start your plan up to six months out after enrolling online. If you'd like to start your plan beyond six months out, however, please give us a call and one of our knowledgeable plan advisors will assist you.
Our network is the largest independent doctor network in the country. Out-of-network coverage is not available in Massachusetts and Washington, and coverage varies in Maryland. Plus, with low copays on your exam and glasses, a frame allowance, and discounts on lens enhancements, your coverage will go further when you see a VSP network doctor.
With out-of-network providers, you may only be reimbursed a portion of your out-of-pocket cost. VSP Individual Vision Plans provide full-service plans for eye exams, glasses and lens enhancements, or contacts.
You would use one plan's benefit or the other. Check your Medicare plan to see if your vision care needs are covered. Because in many cases Medicare plans like Original Medicare do not provide comprehensive vision coverage. Your eyes not only affect how you see, but how you feel, especially as you age.
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