An eyecare insurance plan is not like regular healthcare insurance. It is a wellness benefit that either provides a discounted rate for vision services such as eye examinations, contact lenses and eyeglasses or it helps offset the costs of these services. You can get vision insurance in one of two different types:

1) Vision Benefits Package

2) Vision Discount Plan

 A vision benefits package is much like insurance coverage in that it covers vision services. Sometimes you may be required to pay a co-payment at the time of the service or purchase of your contact lenses or eyeglasses. Your benefits package pays the balance.

A vision discount plan is different from a vision benefits package in that you pay for the full services, but it is at a lower, discounted rate that has been agreed upon by the network provider. Through a discount plan, you are given a list of network providers who have agreed to charge the discounted prices per the plan. Often, there are also specific eyecare services that are included in the plan so review prospective plans to make sure that the one you choose meets your needs.

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eyecare

We tend to take our eyes and our vision for granted, hence , here are some tips of general eyecare hope will help you and your family members.

How often do we pay attention to the wonderful gift of sight that most of us have? Sure and hope it is not too late to start taking care of our eyes and prevent vision loss or deterioration.

Here got few ways general eyecare tips as we have to take note:

1) Recognized or know the difference eyecare professionals who can take care of your eyes–opthalmologist as medical eye doctor for treatmentof eye diseases and surgery. An optometrist as primary eyecare doctor to test your eye and determine types of vision correction for you. Meanwhile,an optician more specialized on tailors made and dispense the eyeglasses or spectacles from optical lab.

2) Schedule/appointment for a regular eyecheck-up eventhough you think your eyesight is still good enough or no problems.

3)Know your family eyes history-family history is very improtant because some eyesight problems may inherited from family generations, eg glaucoma, color vision anomalies, retinal degeneration , etc.Knowing what eye problems your family has will alert your eyecare doctor as to what to watch for and may change your prevention plan.

4)Take good care to your eyeglasses and contact lenses–make sure your eyeglasses in good condition and proper fit on your face and see clearly.Follow instructions closely and avoid contaminating your contact lenses.

5) Compliance to follow-up- when your eye needs treatment or medication, follow up with your doctor for check up is important to determine your eye had recovered and regained health eye.

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When do selection of eyewear, proper fit, functional usage, protection and style are your four main objectives. You need to determine which style will fit your face and provide a comfort level while you wear them. Therefore, you will need to find the size and shape of your face for the perfect fit. An understanding of different face types will enhance your ability to make the right decision when getting ready to purchase your eye wear.

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safety eyewear

Many of eyes injuries or eye problems are caused by not paying proper attention to the work we are doing or not wearing the appropriate safety eyewear. Good protective eyewear is also important for adults or kids who like to play sport games like cycling, baseball, swimming,running, racing bike ,skiing etc

For occupational eyehealth and face protection, a pair of safety eyewear must meet the ANSI Z87.1-2003 Standard requirements whereby the frame, optical lenses, lens thickness, sideshields have to pass the strict tests as stated in the guidelines of ANSI Z87-2003.

Factors that we have to consider when choose a good pair of safety eyeglasses as below:

1) Must meet the ANSI Z87.1-2003 standard for those who work on hazardous

environments to prevent from eye injuries ( safety eyewear with ANSI

marking.)

2) Used of polycarbonate(PC) material which is 12x more impact resistant

than CR39 resin material.PC lens are widely used in manufacturing sport lens

kids eyewear.

3) Ultraviolet (uv rays) protection-Protect eyes from UV A and UV B rays

damage.

4) lightweight and comfortable to wear, no heavy pressure on nose.

5) good lens tint for color enhancement, protection from sunlight for outdoor

sport activities.

6) lens thickness at least 3mm on center thickness if it used for safety

eyeguard.

Hence, our eyes are very delicate organ, so once got serious injury, it is very hard to regain normal eyesight and remember to use above guidelines when purchase a pair of safety eyewear for safe and good eyes protection.