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posted 7/06/09Vision Loss Costing Medicare Billions
A recent study, published the journal Ophthalmology, found that poor vision is costing Medicare more than $2 billion per year due to the increased non-eye related illnesses and healthcare needs for those with vision loss. ...
posted 2/18/08Over one-third of elderly patients undergoing dialysis are legally blind
A study published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases showed that nearly all of the long term hemodialysis patients who were 65 years or older had some degree of visual impairment. ...
posted 2/02/08Study Finds Contaminated Contact Lens Cases are Common
If vision care if a concern for you, you may think your biggest battle is health insurance coverage for vision plans. However, according to a recent study, you should be more worried about pathogens in your contact lens case that can lead to vision loss....
posted 4/17/08What's covered by vision insurance
If your medical health insurance plan is your primary source of insurance for all aspects of your health, you might want to take a closer look at what it provides for the health of your eyes. Look closely, and chances are you'll see it's not much of anything....
posted 4/17/08Why Vision Care?
Low cost health insurance plans don't often include comprehensive eye care. However, vision maintenance is one of the most important things you can do for your health. And it's easy to see why when you think about it....

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