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The Importance of Regular Eye Exams in the Early Diagnosis of Conditions Leading to Blindness and Other Chronic Diseases

The Importance of Regular Eye Exams in the Early Diagnosis of Conditions Leading to Blindness and Other Chronic Diseases

September 9, 2020

While many people recognize the importance of routine annual physicals, the significance of yearly eye examinations is sometimes overlooked. An annual eye examination can not only lead to an early diagnosis of conditions that can potentially cause blindness, but they can also provide an early indicator of hidden chronic diseases that have not yet begun to produce detectible symptoms. Regular eye examinations can help doctors in the early diagnosis and treatment of the following:

Eye Conditions Leading to Blindness

  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic Retinopathy

Chronic Diseases

  • Graves Disease
  • Sjogren’s Syndrome
  • High Cholesterol
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Hypertension
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Lupus
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • AIDS
  • Sickle Cell Anemia

For this reason, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund (the “Fund”) highly recommends that you schedule an annual eye examination. The Fund offers vision coverage through the following network providers:

  • Comprehensive Professional Systems (“CPS”)

(212) 675-5745

http://www.cpsoptical.com/

  • General Vision Services (“GVS”)

(800) 847-4661

http://www.generalvision.com/

To learn more about your vision coverage, you can view a Printable Flyer on our website at https://nyccbf.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Vision-benefits-Flyer-NEW.pdf.