Employer/Union Info
Why is Vision Coverage important?
Healthy vision and good health go together. An undetected vision problem can affect your
work, your play and even how you feel physically. Vision coverage helps ensure that the
full range of your health needs is being addressed.
What should a vision plan cover?
Many vision plans only cover the cost of eyeglasses. Unfortunately, quality vision care
is about much more than glasses. After all, glasses are only useful for managing a known
vision condition. A vision plan that also covers the cost of annual optometric visits,
and such comprehensive eye care services as visual field assessments and vision training,
will ensure that your total eye health is covered.
Who benefits?
Everyone benefits from comprehensive vision coverage. Employers benefit from knowing that they have healthy,
productive, satisfied employees. Employees benefit from knowing that their health needs are fully covered.
And our health care system benefits from a preventive approach to health care, one that encourages
comprehensive eye care in order to detect, treat and mange vision problems before they become more serious.
What can you do?
Employers and benefits managers who are interested in the benefits of comprehensive vision
coverage should contact the Canadian Association of Optometrists to learn more about the full
range of services optometrists can provide. Individuals who wish to encourage comprehensive
vision coverage at their place of work are encouraged to share this information with their
employer, union representative or human resources representative.
Regardless of your insurance coverage, be sure to include regular visits to the optometrist as part of your complete health management. For more information contact the CAO office at 888 263-4676 extension 215 or e-mail us.
See the Benefits
An eye care plan that only covers eyeglasses may be overlooking the important role of
optometry in health management.
Vision coverage that includes annual eye exams and comprehensive eye care services, such as visual field assessments and vision training, is essential for:
- Early detection and management of diseases such as glaucoma and diabetes
- Managing the onset of naturally occurring vision change, something we all experience after the age of 40.
- Prevention or management of job-related eye strain, including such side effects as headaches and fatigue.
