Guide to All the other information of vision care

The selection of vision benefits plans

There are two kinds of vision insurance plans for your selection. One is the vision benefits package which may require a copay at the time of service. Another one is vision discount plan, which offers services at fixed discount price. No matter which vision insurance you purchase, you can obtain specific eye care service and products, such as eye exams, contact lenses, eyeglasses and eyeglass frames. Besides, you can access to a network of eye care providers including optometrists and ophthalmologists. These services also include some vision correction procedures and refractive surgery, such as LASIK and PRK.

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Major providers of vision insurance

Vision insurance or benefits companies are always preferred provider organizations (PPOs), which contract with a network of eye care providers. Generally, vision plan members can access to services provided byoptometrists, ophthalmologists , eyewear outlets, contact lens manufacturers, or optical laboratories at fixed rates that are usually below posted retail prices.

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Health insurance and eye traits exploration

Health insurance coverage is critical for ordinary people in receiving health care including eye care. From 1997 to 2005, the National Health Interview Survey has gotten responses from 290,000 adults about eye care use rates. The survey reveals that the majority of people without health care coverage do not resort to regular eye care even if there are obvious visual problems. The longer time without health insurance, the lower rate of eye care utilization. In addition, low education and male gender also play a role.

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