Sometimes life gets in the way and you put off taking care of your own needs like vision care. But I can’t stress enough the importance of taking care of our eyes as we age. Sometimes we put it on the backburner because health care plans like Medicare don’t cover eyecare as extensively as they should. VSP can pick up much of the cost. Find out why, below.
VSP Individual Vision Plans can help you take care of your eyes as you age. If you’ve been to the eye doctor you know the cost of glasses, contacts, or treatments for eye problems can be hefty. Vision problems are a part of the natural aging process and getting your eyes examined on a regular basis will help improve your quality of life.
I’ve worn glasses since I was six and contacts since I was 14. My eyesight has always been an issue for me. At a recent optomitrist appointment, I was told I had the beginnings of cataracts. She said it was nothing to be alarmed about . . . yet . . . and was common for people my age. Still, it’s something I need to check regularly as I get older and, at some point, may require expensive surgery.
Individual Vision Plans with VSP start as low as $13 per month and you can save more than $200 annually. Once you become a member, you’ll have access to Exclusive Member Extras with savings up to $2,500 per year on leading industry brands.
The importance of vision care over 50
Make sure to schedule an annual eye exam to update your prescriptions (if you wear glasses or contacts) and to check for damage or eye disease. Your eyes are indicators of what’s going on in your overall health. Out of date prescriptions can cause you to become dizzy, lose your balance, or develop headaches and that can be dangerous or even debilitating when you’re older.
Yearly eye exams test for eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. I imagine people who are blessed with perfect vision are less inclined to have regular checkups because they don’t think there’s a need. But, they need to have regular checkups like everyone else because age-related problems and hidden eye diseases may start to develop and it’s always best to catch them early.
Another reason to schedule regular vision care checkups is if you have health issues that could potentially affect your vision. Doug (my significant other) has a rare form of lymphoma that can cause blurred vision and needs to have regular eye exams to check for potential tumors. A vision care specialist can diagnose and monitor the effects on vision caused by hypertension and diabetes.
Having a good vision insurance plan gives you peace of mind for not only routine care but also for emergencies.
Learn more about VSP Individual Vision Plans by clicking here.
This post has been sponsored by VSP and I have received compensation for this review. However, my opinions are my own.
I do! I am always very concerned about my vision.
Way to go Bea!
I usually go about every two years.
It’s good that you go. Our eyes are important!
I don’t go annually and I pay for insurance. I guess I should be making an appointment soon.
Take advantage of it. You never know.
I have regular eye check-ups due to diabetes (hypoglycemia ~ looooow end) plus, my kids get routine ones yearly at their pediatric check-ups.
I love hearing that your whole family is being taken care of. That’s great!
As of right now, I’m told to get vision checks every 5 years.
Wow! Naomie, I’m surprised they’re so far apart. Just make sure to go sooner if you notice any changes.
I try to have regular check-ups every two years!
That’s good to hear Kim!