Vision Benefits Archives - Delta Dental of Wisconsin Blog

If you are already thinking about excuses as to why you can’t make and keep these preventive appointments, we’re here to convince you otherwise. Here are five reasons to schedule dental and vision appointments today:

Five reasons to schedule dental and vision checkups now

Skipping dental and vision checkups may seem appealing in the moment, but doing so can cause some serious harm to your health! Making regular visits to your dentist or optometrist is important. Regular preventive visits … Read More

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Is 20/20 vision perfect vision? The answer may surprise you! In this article, learn what 20/20 vision means and what to do if you don’t have it.

What is 20/20 vision

Do you get nervous when you stand in front of the vision screening poster at your doctor’s office? Maybe you try and cheat by uncovering one eye just slightly. All the while you are hoping … Read More

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Eye Diseases Explained: Cataracts

Imagine looking at the world through a smudged, cloudy window. Unfortunately, this is the reality for roughly 20 million people living in the United States diagnosed with cataracts. What are cataracts? Cataracts are the clouding of the … Read More

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Use our checklist to find out if your child is secretly suffering from poor vision and what the next steps are to improve their eye health.

Why Eye Exams Are Essential to Kids’ Eyesight

You know to visit the dentist regularly for preventive check-ups, but did you know that annual vision exams are equally as important? Eye exams are essential for children because they can help identify or prevent … Read More

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Employer-sponsored vision insurance is often underutilized by companies. Find out all the benefits of offering comprehensive insurance packages for healthier and happier employees.

Why employers should offer vision benefits

DeltaVision® Many see Delta Dental only as their dental benefits provider. But, we also offer insurance plans to help cover your vision care costs through our DeltaVision plans. Providing comprehensive vision benefits gets us closer … Read More

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Eye exams are a powerful health tool that can help detect serious health problems. Find out more about the protective power of eye exams.

Use the Protective Power of an Eye Exam

*Updated November 2022 Your eyes can tell you a lot about your health. Pay attention and they’ll tell you about problems you may not even know about. That’s the power of an annual eye exam. … Read More

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Check out this list of prevalent eye conditions, vision symptoms, and the best lenses to correct the problem for happy eye health.

Unblurring the Lines to Corrected Vision

Roughly 75% of Americans experience vision symptoms that require eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other care, according to the Vision Council of America.1 That means most of us are finding it harder to read restaurant menus … Read More

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By viewing the blood vessels in the retinas of your eyes, your eye doctor is able to look for early signs of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.

High Blood Pressure: The Silent Disease an Eye Exam can Detect

If getting an annual eye exam isn’t a part of your routine, remember: Your heart is too important to overlook your eyes. Every time we go to our primary care doctor, we’re asked to roll … Read More

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While the experience may make them tech-savvy and dexterous, the effects of blue light emanating from the screens of video games, cell phones, tablets, computers, and televisions can affect kids’ vision and their overall health.

Detecting the Effects of Blue Light on Kids’ Vision

A screen may be a nice distraction, but to young eyes it can be a disturbance. Children begin carrying digital devices from the moment their dimpled fingers can carry them—72% of kids aged eight and … Read More

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Feast Your Eyes on Antioxidants

Besides helping to prevent cancer, coronary heart disease, and other conditions, antioxidants can help us maintain our vision. The molecules are said to enhance the quality of life. We can’t see them, but they are … Read More

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