Why Your Eye Health Matters in Retirement  As we move through retirement, our eyes often show early signs of changing health. More glare while driving, difficulty reading fine print, or colors that seem a little less vibrant are all common experiences. For many retired educators, staying on top of eye health feels essential for comfort, […]

If you have recently left the workforce or are adjusting to retirement, you may be wondering: “Does my insurance still cover contacts and glasses?” For many retirees, this is one of the first and most important questions about post-employment benefits. Keeping your vision sharp is not only about comfort, but also about maintaining independence, mobility, […]

Your retirement years are meant to be seen clearly, whether you’re reading to grandchildren, enjoying your favorite books, or admiring the view on a long-awaited vacation. But as we age, our eyes naturally change, and sometimes, they try to tell us something more.  Many vision changes after 60 are normal. Others could be early warning […]

When you step into retirement, your world opens to more time for family, hobbies, and travel—but also to new questions about your health coverage. One of the most common surprises for retired public educators and public employees is discovering that Medicare does not provide coverage for routine eye exams, glasses, or contact lenses.  Good vision […]

After years of service in classrooms, offices, and communities, retirement is your time to focus on wellness, peace of mind, and staying connected to the life you’ve built. Yet one thing often surprises newly retired educators: the sudden loss of employer-sponsored benefits like vision coverage.  Medicare offers vital health protection, but it generally does not […]

For many retirees, vision insurance slips under the radar—until it’s gone. You retire, your employer coverage ends, and then you realize that Medicare doesn’t cover routine eye exams, glasses, or contacts. It’s an unexpected gap that can have a big impact on your quality of life.  Clear vision is about more than seeing the fine […]

As profound and spiritual as the saying may be, it turns out that our eyes are far more than mere windows to our souls. They can, and often do hint at larger issues for other parts and systems in the human body. Eye doctors have long known that immediate indicators for larger diseases like diabetes […]

We’ve all heard that the reason rabbits have healthy vision is because they eat so many carrots. While to some degree that story is an exaggeration, it’s true that the foods you eat and the dietary supplements you take play an important role in your overall health as well as the health of your eyes. […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly important tool in all walks of life. AI’s ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and make predictions to improve learning and problem-solving has been a game-changer. Healthcare—and eye care in particular—is no exception, as AI is proving to be a valuable tool in helping professionals gain new insights […]