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.

The Trust has an agreement with VSP (Vision Service Plan) to provide vision benefits to you and your eligible dependents. You can use any provider you wish; however, if you use a VSP network doctor, you may receive higher benefits — and they automatically file claims for you. 

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