EYE EXAMS ARE ABOUT MORE THAN JUST YOUR VISION

If you don’t wear glasses or have never experienced any problems with your eyes, it may not have occurred to you to get an eye exam, but a comprehensive eye exam is just as important as an annual physical to your overall health and well-being.

Here are three reasons you should get an eye exam each year:

  1. Find early signs of chronic diseases. Many serious health conditions impact the eyes such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and hypertension.

  2. Some eye diseases do not have obvious symptoms. Glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration have no early warning signs. Catching these diseases early with an eye exam may help preserve your vision.
  3. Your vision might not be as great as you think. You may not notice that your vision has changed but an eye exam can reveal if you would benefit from glasses or contacts.

HOW TO USE YOUR VISION BENEFIT

Please note: for some participants, vision benefits become available after working for a participating employer for 12 months. Call the Trust Office to confirm if you are eligible.

You can see any licensed provider you want for most covered services; however, your out-of-pocket costs will be higher. When you choose in-network care, you get access to providers at all Kaiser Permanente facilities. 

To find a provider, visit www.soundhealthwellness.com.