by James Ashford | Jun 28, 2019 | Newsletter, Vision Care Direct Member Blog, Vision Care Provider Newsletter
Vol.2019.6 In this issue: Inside Look – Four Myths of UV RaysProgram Insights – Plus Plan BenefitsProvider Focus – VSP Announces Purchase of VisionworksProvider Focus – Why the Ban on Walmart was Lifted Four Myths of UV Rays During the summer UV protection is very...
by James Ashford | May 28, 2019 | Cost, Eyeglasses, Vision Care Direct Member Blog
There’s nothing like having vision care insurance and thinking you’re ‘covered’ — only to pay hundreds of dollars every time you need a new pair of prescription eyeglasses. Sound familiar? Why? The truth is, the $100-billion prescription eyeglass industry is one of...
by James Ashford | May 19, 2019 | Eye Protection, Vision Care Direct Member Blog
Are UV rays really that harmful to our eyes? Yes, they sure are! Before we get into that, what exactly are UV rays? The sun gives off three kinds of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, but only two make it past the ozone layer in our atmosphere: UVA and UVB rays. UVB rays are...
by James Ashford | May 12, 2019 | Diabetes, Eye Exams, Vision Care Direct Member Blog
Diabetes is on the rise in the US. In a 2017 report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)1 confirmed that more than 100 million U.S. adults are living with diabetes or prediabetes. Approximately 9.4% (over 30 million) of the American population has...
by James Ashford | May 3, 2019 | Colorblind, Vision Care Direct Member Blog
Color blindness affects approximately 300 million people worldwide and occurs more frequently in men. One in 12 men and 1 in 200 women are color blind. Those with a mild form of color blindness may not even be aware of their condition! In the simplest sense, people...
