MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL PRODUCTS
EYE EXAMS REVEAL THE WHOLE STORY V
ision care is more than choosing eyewear that exudes your personality; it’s about maintaining healthy, functioning eyes through proper prevention and care. Clients may be asking about technology like smartphone vision screenings. These are quick and convenient, but they don’t capture the complete picture of the eyes’ health. Getting an online vision screening is sort of like skimming SparkNotes instead of reading an entire book. A comprehensive eye exam, however, is like reading the entire book cover to cover. When performed by
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By CARL MOROFF
an eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist), a comprehensive exam can reveal vital information - not just about the eyes - but also about overall health. This type of exam delves deep, testing the eyesight, internal and external parts of the eye and the pressure inside. It also includes a thorough discussion about medical and eye history, taking into account hereditary and even environmental considerations. Because the eye exam is thorough, an eye doctor gets the complete view of your eyes and other body systems. The eye is the only place in the body
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where a doctor can see your blood vessels, nerves and connecting tissue without the need of surgery. This unobstructed view allows eye doctors to see what’s going on in other parts of the body, not just the eyes. This can detect other health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, stroke, thyroid disease, autoimmune deficiencies and more. If someone suffers from certain diseases, including diabetes, it is recommended that they have their eyes examined annually or potentially more often, based on a physician’s recommendations.
JUNE 2018