Category: Vision Correction

Understanding Medicare Vision Coverage

5/1/2025

If you are just starting Medicare coverage or plan to start soon, you may wonder what type of vision services are reimbursed. Medicare insurance coverage can be somewhat complicated, especially when it comes to eye care. In this article we examine circumstances when Medicare covers vision services and what to expect from alternatives to Medicare Part A and B, including Medicare Advantage plans.

Understanding How Your Vision Works

3/1/2025

Your vision is achieved through a complex process involving eye structures, nerves, and the brain working together to create sight. If any structure of the eye becomes damaged, it can affect vision.

Learning how your vision works is helpful in understanding various types of vision disorders, such as refractive disorders.

Keep reading below to learn more about how vision works and what refractive disorders are.

Spotlight on Refractive Errors: Nearsightedness and Farsightedness

3/1/2025

Two common refractive errors are nearsightedness and farsightedness. Both conditions occur when the shape of the eye interferes with how light is bent and focused on the retina.

Nearsightedness and farsightedness can lead to different vision problems. Fortunately, both conditions are manageable with glasses, contacts, or surgery. Keep reading for more information on both of these common refractive errors

All About Presbyopia

3/1/2025

Like other body systems, the eyes undergo certain changes as people age. Presbyopia is one of those age-related changes.

Presbyopia is a common refractive error caused by normal changes in the lens in the eye. It causes an individual to gradually lose their ability to see things clearly up close. Most people develop presbyopia to some extent as they age.

The article below looks at presbyopia and includes causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Patients Guide to Astigmatism: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

3/1/2025

Astigmatism develops when the cornea or lens is irregularly shaped. It typically causes blurry vision. According to the American College of Ophthalmology, astigmatism is very common and often occurs along with other refractive errors, such as farsightedness or nearsightedness.

The only way to properly diagnose astigmatism is through a comprehensive eye exam. An accurate diagnosis can help manage astigmatism and improve vision.

The article below provides a guide to astigmatism, including symptoms, risk factors, and treatments.

Eye Tests: What Are They and What do They Measure?

12/1/2024

It's common to think that your vision is fine if you do not have any symptoms of an eye problem. However, it is essential to understand that many types of eye diseases do not cause symptoms in their early stages.

Eye exams or tests are vital for diagnosing various types of eye diseases. The specific eye tests performed by an eye specialist may vary depending on your age, underlying medical condition, and any eye symptoms present. Eye exams can detect problems with eye pressure, blood vessels, and retinal issues.

What is 20/20 vision?

4/1/2024

Vision is complicated. The brain, eyes, and vision are connected. So, during an eye exam, your eye doctor will perform different types of vision tests. One test is a visual acuity test to measure your central vision.

Most of us have heard the term “20/20” vision. When we hear vision referred to as 20/20, we associate it with normal vision, but what exactly does 20/20 vision mean, and how is it measured? The article below will answer these questions.

Let’s Talk Amblyopia

11/1/2023

Amblyopia, also called lazy eye, is a common vision problem that affects children and adults. Usually, it happens in just one eye. Amblyopia develops when there is a problem with how the eye and brain work together.

The nerve connecting the eye to the brain does not work as it should. This interferes with the brain recognizing sight from one eye. Over time, the brain relies on only one eye, and the weaker eye becomes worse.

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Understanding Medicare Vision Coverage

Understanding How Your Vision Works

Spotlight on Refractive Errors: Nearsightedness and Farsightedness

All About Presbyopia

Patients Guide to Astigmatism: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Eye Tests: What Are They and What do They Measure?

What is 20/20 vision?

Let’s Talk Amblyopia

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