Growing up, my father always said, “You don’t get another set of teeth or eyes, so take care of them”. We always went to the dentist and eye doctor annually, and today I continue this with my own family. The same way that we go for annual physical exams to make sure everything is fine, we also go to the dentist and eye doctor for annual check-ups.
Annual eye exams such as the VSP Vision Care WellVision Exam are important for overall health because they allow VSP eye doctors to detect early signs of serious health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, and more. If you have children, the beginning of the school year, as your children prepare to go back to school, is a great time to go for their annual eye exam. School screenings are not as comprehensive as a full exam so it’s preferable to take your children yourself, starting with babies as young as six months old (to make sure everything is developing well), again at three years of age, and then annually starting before kindergarten.
Good Vision Health is important! Did you know:
- 80 percent of what we learn is through our eyes
- Common signs of vision problems include squinting, head tilting, trouble focusing, eye rubbing, and headaches
- 25% of children have an undetected vision condition that can negatively impact their learning
Eyeglasses are a great way to express your personal style, and you can find flattering frames for everyone in your family who needs them, from among hundreds of designer styles available at the eye doctor’s office, so they can be happy wearing eye glasses.
What are the benefits of enrolling in vision insurance? With VSP Vision Care vision insurance, you will:
- Keep your eyes healthy
- Save money
- Get access to great eyewear
- Enable your family to experience life to the fullest
Click here to learn about your eyes and information on eye health at SeeMuchMore.com.
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I found it interesting that a wellvision exam can detect signs of high cholesterol.
I forgot to state what I will do to be better to my eyes. I will have more frequent eye exams! I haven’t gotten an eye exam in 3-4 years but I’m going today! I have an appointment later this morning.
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Wow! Kids 8-18 get 7.5 hours of screen time each day! I’ll make sure to do what I can to limit that for my girls.
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That there is no evidence that 3d harmes children’s eyes
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I found it interesting that eye exams can detect early signs of problems. I will have yearly eye exams from now on.
I did not know that a well eye exam could detect Multiple Sclerosis.
I found it interesting that VSP saves members and average of $320 a year. That is great!!
To better my eyes, I need to schedule an exam!
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On the site, I saw that you can send a virtual high five! VSP will donate a free eye exam, new glasses and a follow up service to a special olympics athlete!
I need to get an eye exam yearly!
maintaining a healthy lifestyle includes keeping your eyes healthy, regular check ups can help prevent you from many diseases
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I found it interesting that 80% of what we learn is through our eyes
I will make sure I wear sunglasses with UV filter to protect my eyes
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wellvisionexam is the most through eye exam designed to detect signs of eye related an other health conditions
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You need to wear sunglasses to block UVA and UVB rays. To be better to my eyes I need to have eye exams more often.
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I learned that a WellVision Exam® is the most thorough eye exam, designed to detect signs of eye-related conditions such as diabetic eye disease.
I would use this money towards an eye exam as I have not had one in about 10 years.
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Many children with undiagnosed learning problems have vision problems. Eighty percent of what you learn is through your eyes.
I found it interesting that carrots dont really help vision. I am going to try and spend less time away from my computer and get routine eye exams.
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I learned that both UVA and UVB are believed to cause cataracts which can cause blindness. I will protect my eyes by wearing sunglasses.
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I found it interesting that member save an average of $320 a year, wow! I am going to treat my eyes better by keeping up with my exams and wearing sunglasses more regularly.
Kids can get computer eyestrain, too.
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i learned if you dont keep up with eye exams you could get diabetes or a stroke, i get my annual eye exam every year.
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i learned that there are steps parents can take to protect their kids eyes from over-exposure to 3D technology and computer games
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I learned that keeping your eyes healthy is important, as a lot of kids with learning issues, turn out to just have vision problems! And I pledge to make sure I keep up on my kids’ regular eye exams, as well as my own, so we can detect problems sooner, rather than later!
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I had no idea that an eye exam could detect Multiple Sclerosis!
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I learned that estimated savings is $321/year! I will make sure to have an eye exam every couple years!
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According to the site, ” Both UVA and UVB are believed to cause cataracts, macular degeneration, and melanomas.” I’ll wear large sunglasses that give me greater coverage.
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Well Vision Exams can detect eye related problems but also other diseases! I always wear my glasses and get an eye exam yearly to keep my eyes healthy.
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I read that studies have found that children ages 8-18 are spending more than 7.5 hours a day looking at electronic media. I myself am guilty of being in front of a computer screen for too long during the day. I should get an eye exam this year; it’s been a long time since I had one.
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I learned that both UVA and UVB rays can cause cataracts, macular degeneration and melanomas. I will better my eyes by always wearing sunglasses outside and going to my routine eye exam to detect any problems.
“Both UVA and UVB are believed to cause cataracts, macular degeneration, and melanomas (cancerous growths both inside and around the eyes), all of which can cause blindness.” Wear Polarized sunglasses! 🙂
I learned a fact that digital eyestrain, or Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), is defined as “any number of eye or vision-related problems that can occur from computer use.” Symptoms include: blurry vision, difficulty focusing, dry and irritated eyes, headaches, and even neck and back pain. I always make sure I take breaks when I am on the computer to keep my eyes healthy 🙂
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I learned that it’s important to choose sunglasses with polarized lenses because polarized lenses cut down on glare from horizontal surfaces, such as water, pavement, sand, and snow.
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I learned that my son’s sport (football) is not high on the list of sports related eye injuries. That’s comforting.
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I found this interesting – A typical VSP Vison Care Plan consists of a WellVision Exam, an eye exam that focuses on your eyes and overall wellness.
I’m going to take more computer breaks to ease up on eye strain.
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I learned More than 42,000 sports-related eye injuries occur each year
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I learned about Digital Eyestrain and that its Symptoms include: blurry vision, difficulty focusing, dry and irritated eyes, headaches, and even neck and back pain! Its says to limit our children to a couple hours a day, and will for sure pay attention from now on!
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I learned that children can also suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome. I will make sure to watch for symptoms.
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I learned that Children can suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome. I’ll be sure to keep an eye out for that, who knew!
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Vision Health is important because it can detect other diseases too.
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I learned that I need to be looking for sunglasses that protect from UVB and UVA rays, have an amber or brown tint, have frames that cover the face as much as possible, and consider polarized lenses.
I’m definitely going to treat myself to a better pair of sunglasses.
Vision health important because 80% of what we learn is through the eyes. I will make sure that every family member does an eye exam when needed
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Over 42,000 eye injuries happen each year, and roughly 90% could’ve been avoided with eye protection!
I plan on seeing my regular eye doctor soon for a checkup!
Computer Vision Syndrome is a real thing. I thought it was just made up. I definitely limit my kids’ screen time, now I have one more reason. Thanks for a chance to win!
I learned that 80% of what you learn is through your eyes. Makes sense, but I never thought about it before.
It’s not about taking care of my eyes, but my kids eyes… I need to be better about looking for UVA/UVB protection in their sunglasses instead of just a fashion statement.
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80% of learning is from the eyes
CVS computer vision syndrome.. blurry vission, difficult focusing, dry irratated eyes, headache..
ya i got that everyday. i should step away more often.
I learned the optometric community agrees that 3D movies and games don’t cause permanent damage to your eyes, and are safe for children to use in moderation. I will try to wear sunglasses more often to protect my eyes
I learned children can suffer from Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). I need to schedule an eye exam, it’s been a few years! trixpixel[at]gmail.com
CVS is real and can cause bluurry vision