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Vision

Understand that these resources are for educational purposes only. Please contact your doctor or another qualified healthcare professional for medical advice.

Online Vision Screening

Click the button above to go to an online vision screening to get an estimate of your visual acuity, contrast vision, and color vision. Once you click the button above and are on the webpage, click the "Start check" button on the image and follow the instructions to make sure the program is calibrated and your screen is the proper distance away from you to get a more accurate test.

Eye Health Quiz

Click the button above to go to an eye health quiz from AARP (free even for non-members!)

Vision Loss

Click the button above to see some tips on preventing vision loss by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Cataracts

Having cataracts removed can reduce your fall risk, reduce your risk of fractures, increase daily activity levels, improve mood, and increase confidence.

If your eye doctor says you have a cataract, ask him or her to explain the benefits and risks of having it removed. Click the link above for more information. This resource is from the National Eye Institute.

Eye Insurance Info

Click the button above to see some information about the difference between health insurance and vision insurance, including how they may both contribute to your eye care. Once you click the button above and are on the page, click the "Insuring Your Eye Health" button near the center of the page (you may need to scroll down a little to see the button). This resource is from Prevent Blindness America.

Medicare Benefits

Click the button above to see some information about what benefits Medicare may provide for vision. Once you click the button above and are on the page, click the "Medicare Benefits and Your Eyes" button near the center of the page (you may need to scroll down a little to see the button). This resource is from Prevent Blindness America.

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