VCD Supports Legislation Against Potential Abuses in Vision and Dental Care

Control of the vision and dental care markets by a few major plan providers have been detrimental to patient care. Congress will soon review proposed legislation to change the status quo and prevent potential abuse in vision and dental care. The Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act is a bipartisan effort to regulate insurers […]

May 2022: Allergy Season Begins

Spring is here! It’s good to see warm weather and longer daylight hours again. However, for many, spring is synonymous with allergy symptoms. Did you know that seasonal allergies can affect vision health? Our blog post for the month is all about the effects of allergens on the eyes. We also discuss solutions for managing […]

April 2022: Keep America Beautiful Month

It’s April and we’re celebrating Keep America Beautiful Month at VCD. We’d like to draw attention to eyewear and the importance of recycling old frames. We understand that upgrading eyewear regularly is important since vision health needs change over time. However, discarded frames contribute to the growing problem of plastic pollution. As a broker, you […]

March 2022: Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month. It’s time to look back on the women who have influenced the field of optometry. Over the past few years, women have been publishing more research in optometry and playing a more important part in advancing vision health. Michelle C. Callegan, PhD is one of these women. As the director […]

February 2022: African American History Month

February is African American History Month. It’s the occasion to celebrate African American historical figures and their sometimes overlooked contributions to science, healthcare and other fields. Edwin Marshall, O.D., and Melvin Shipp, O.D. are two of these figures. While studying at the IU School of Optometry, these two students launched an initiative to recruit more […]

The Glimpse – Provider Newsletter: Vol 2019.6