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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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Your eyes can speak pretty clearly. Pay attention and they’ll tell you about health problems you may not even know about. Click here for more:

Use the Protective Power of an Eye Exam

Your eyes can speak pretty clearly. Just listen. Pay attention and they’ll tell you about health problems you may not even know about. That’s the power of an annual eye exam. When you’re tuned in … 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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Now that Wisconsin vision providers are re-opening, here’s what you can expect at your next appointment.

What to Expect the Next Time You Visit the Eye Doctor

Now that some vision providers are re-opening or extending operating hours, you should expect to see a few changes when you head in for your next eye exam. These changes may include: Required social distancing … Read More

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Prescription sunglasses are more stylish, durable, and affordable than they used to be, so find a pair the fits your routine and protect your vision in style:

Find the Sunglasses that Perfectly Fit Your Lifestyle

If you wear eyeglasses and spend a lot of time outdoors, you may want to consider prescription sunglasses. Providing convenience, comfort, and protection, they can enhance your time outside. You have many choices when it … Read More

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