A yearly visit with your eye doctor can catch more than vision changes.Lennox vision plan members can easily find an in-network provider using EyeMed’s Provider Locator.
Detect vision issues early.
Did you know only half of those who are at risk of losing their vision see an eye doctor every year?
There are several vision conditions that often go unnoticed until they get worse, but routine eye exams can help catch them early. Some common concerns to look out for include:
- Nearsightedness: You see near objects clearly, but distant objects are blurry.
- Farsightedness: You see distant objects clearly, but close-up things are blurry.
- Dry eyes: When your eyes don’t make enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye.
- Astigmatism: When a part of your eye (either the cornea or lens) is more curved than it should be.
- Cataracts: When the eye lens becomes cloudy, leading to blurred or dimmed vision.
- Glaucoma: A group of eye diseases that can quietly damage the optic nerve, potentially causing vision loss.
- Diabetic retinopathy: A diabetes-related condition that damages the retina and can result in vision loss.
Eye care = preventive care
Eye exams can reveal much more than just blurry vision.
Having your eyes checked by an eye specialist can help detect serious medical conditions before symptoms appear such as aneurysms, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, autoimmune disorders, and Alzheimer’s risk.
Is it time to update your prescription?
In addition to getting your current prescription updated or correcting your vision for the first time, your annual eyecare appointment is a perfect time to upgrade your eyewear.
- Anti-reflective lens coatings to reduce glare and reflections.
- Blue light filtering lenses to reduce eye strain from screens.
- Photochromic lenses that adapt to changing light conditions.
- Progressive lenses (for bifocal wearers) offering smooth visual adjustment without visible lines.
- New frame styles or contact lenses that fit your face and personality.
- Safety eyewear for valuable protection at home, at work, or outdoors.