We’re All Eyes … and Ears
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Appearing this morning on Good Morning America, a new study shows that nearsightedness is up 66 percent since the 1970s.
Joel Kestenbaum O.D. is a VSP provider in Long Island, NY.
In recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, Dr. Joel Kestenbaum has shared some thoughts regarding diabetes and eyecare. VSP is a proud National Strategic Partner of the American Diabetes Association. Join the fight. STOP Diabetes.
One of the first lessons I learned in optometry school was that diabetes was a leading cause of blindness. We were taught that early diagnosis was the key to preserving good eyesight. We were also taught that educating our patients about the effects of diabetes on the eye was extremely important. So here are a few tidbits to think about.
There are many early signs of diabetes, many of which are common eye complaints. Styes, double vision, light sensitivity, fluctuating vision, glare and frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions are just a few early signs. These and other signs can also affect people who have had diabetes for a long time. Getting annual eye examinations by a qualified specialist can detect problems that may be vision threatening. Early detection can lead to early sight saving treatment. Read more »
Liz B. is a member of VSP's Corporate Public Relations team.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and as a National Strategic Partner of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), VSP is committed to joining to the fight to STOP DIABETES.
Studies show that diabetes accounts for about 24,000 new cases of vision loss each year. The most prevalent eye disease in patients with diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, a condition in which blood vessels in the eye leak fluid and cause vision impairments including: blindness, blurred vision, floaters, shadows or missing areas of vision.
It is imperative that people with diabetes have annual eye exams as most diabetes-related blindness can be avoided.
Throughout the month of November, you’ll see multiple posts on the VSPBlog educating about the impacts of diabetes to millions of Americans affected by the disease. Read more »
Last week, The Sacramento Bee published an opinion editorial article regarding the impact healthcare reform could have to stand alone benefits.
In the article Rob says:
Whether you are for or against the current health care legislation soon to go to a floor debate in Congress nearly all can agree that the current health care system is broken and needs to be fixed. What to fix is where the debate lies. But what about the things that aren’t broken?
Amazingly enough, there is a vital component of our national health care system that not only provides top-notch services, but actually has an incredible 90-plus percent approval rate by those who are covered. This component is America’s vision insurance system. Vision insurance and eye care not only deliver vital health care services but actually lower the cost for treating the chronic diseases that are bankrupting America’s health care system. It is a shining example upon which Congress should base the reforms they are now examining. So this begs the question: Why are they trying to change a part of the system that’s not broken?
VSP Global CEO Rob Lynch was featured this week on the CEO Show, a radio program which goes “in depth with business leaders who have reinvented industry by creating customer experience organizations.”
During Rob’s segment, he discusses VSP Vision Care’s not-for-profit business model and the importance of not-for-profits in healthcare. Listen now.
Are you flying American Airlines this month or US Airways in November or December? If so, tune into Sky Radio’s in-flight programming to hear an interview with VSP Global CEO Rob Lynch about a recent study undertaken by Human Capital Management Services, Inc. on behalf of VSP.
The study found that for every dollar invested in VSP’s exam services, clients saved 94 cents in medical, lost-time, and human capital costs from the early detection of diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol through an eye exam.
Not flying anytime soon? Click below to hear the interview.
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To read more about the study, click here for Vision Monday’s coverage.
Al Schubert
Al Schubert, VSP’s Vice President of Managed Care and Health Policy, was on the air with Tom Sullivan last week, discussing vision care’s place in healthcare reform.
Listen to the interview, and let us know what you think.
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Earlier today, VSP Global CEO Rob Lynch appeared on CNBC’s Street Signs with Erin Burnett. In a joint interview with Evelyn Irelend, Executive Director of the National Association of Dental Plans, Rob discussed the current plan for healthcare reform, and potential impacts to vision and dental care.
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