Now that the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare,” has come
into effect, some changes have arrived for vision coverage in health
plans. Whether you are keeping your original
health plan or switching to a new one, important new things are happening for eye
care coverage. This is especially
important for children.
Under the ACA, all health plans are required to cover
certain types of preventative care for children, including dental and eye care. This means that all children under 18 can
have an eye examination without any charge or copay if they go to an
optometrist within their network.
The importance of having children’s eyes checked should not
be overlooked. In fact, according to the
American Optometric Association, children should have their eyes examined right
before kindergarten, and then every two years after that. It can be easy to overlook something as vital
as vision, and a child may not even realize they have a vision problem. The
ability to see well has a major impact on a child’s ability to learn. Studies show that if a child is unable to see
well, he or she will have a more difficult time in school. Being unable to see the white board or
homework clearly can make learning difficult.
Having your child’s eyes examined before they start school can prevent
this.
At Infinite Eye Care we offer a variety of services for
children and take most major health
providers. We offer a great program
called InfantSEE
for very young children, and regular comprehensive eye examinations for older
children. So take that important step
for your child and book an
appointment today!
