By Neelam Gor, MD, Chief Clinical Officer and Robin Boltz, RN, Medical & Clinical Policy Analyst Sleep apnea is often thought of as a condition that only affects breathing during sleep, but its impact reaches far beyond the airway. It effects 26% of adults aged 30-70 in the U.S. and contributes to our risk for: Research has also shown […]

Don’t have diabetes? Arm yourself with information! Simple steps can protect your health and vision.

Do you ever step outside, take a deep breath—and begin to sneeze uncontrollably as your eyes start to itch and swell?

Our pets are often our best friends – unless we are allergic to them. Approximately 62 percent of Americans have pets, and 15 to 30 percent of Americans suffer from pet allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. That’s a lot of red, itchy eyes!

Tobacco use can increase the risk of developing serious eye conditions that can lead to vision loss or blindness.

Hearing tests are simple, painless, and widely available. This hearing health care plan is accessible to you and your family members through your BCBS FEP Vision plan.

If you wear or want contacts, you need a contact lens exam in addition to a comprehensive eye exam.

Women face unique challenges and risks when it comes to maintaining healthy vision. Research indicates that women are more susceptible to certain eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration and thyroid eye disease. Read on for more facts about women’s eye health.

What is low vision? Low vision is a significant loss of vision but not total blindness. Low vision makes it hard to do everyday activities like reading, driving, and recognizing people’s faces. What causes low vision? Many eye conditions cause low vision, including: age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and eye and brain […]

These tips will help you and your eye doctor get the information you both need.

Select a lens type like one of the ones below to help address your lifestyle goals. Here are some special tints, filters, and coatings that may be available from your eye care provider.