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Since the fourth grade, I’ve been wearing glasses. I’m almost blind without them and a visit to the eye doctor is important for me each year.
I find that without insurance I am less likely to go get an eye exam because of the cost.
While calling around for our most recent eye appointments, the prices varied. Most places quoted anywhere between $200-$300 per visit. Multiply that by a family of 5, and it can be expensive.
This post is sponsored by VSP Vision Care Plans
Why you might want to consider a vision plan:
Eyes are a picture of your overall health
Even if you have good vision, as you start to age it’s important to see the eye doctor.
During your exam, your eye doctor will look for eye muscle imbalance, vision disorders, and eye disease that could potentially cause future problems.
Family-Sized
Sure, if it’s just you — it might be easy to absorb the cost of an eye exam, but add a whole family and the cost will add up quickly!
If you and/or your family need glasses on top of that, you might find that it’s truly out of your budget.
With VSP, you can make small monthly payments toward your annual plan. Most plans cover an eye exam and/or glasses, plus coverage for lens enhancements.
Also, as kids grow, their eyes can change rapidly. You might be looking at a pair every year (or even more often). That can get really pricey!
Better Doctors
With VSP you can pick from a large network of doctors conveniently located near your work or home.
VSP has the best vision plan out there and I’ve used my benefits a number of times with ease.
Plans start as low as $17/month. Typical annual savings are more than $200/year and members have access to $2,500 savings from leading industry brands.
To find a VSP plan in your area, just enter your zip code
My copays are $15 for an eye exam and $25 for glasses, plus savings on the thin lenses I need and any special coatings I prefer. That can be a HUGE savings for a family!
So, now it’s your turn — how has vision insurance or your eye doctor helped you? Tell me in the comments!
VSP has been nice enough to offer one lucky reader to get a $100 VISA gift card by entering below:
John Leahy says
A vision plan would encourage me to have more eye exams and buy more glasses
Stephanie Phelps says
Vision plan maybe good for us because as we have passed the age 45 mark we are both struggling with eye changes and being on the computer all day does not help!
nicole bowers says
As a single working Mama with 2 jobs and horrible insurance, I would love to save money for me and my family.. EVERYONE WEARS GLASSES and it is expensive to buy 1-2 pairs per person.. esp. when I need sports glasses/goggles now as well!!! HELP!
Heather Hollands says
I can barely read fine print any more. Pill bottles? Forget it. And I’m a teacher. I could use a vision plan.
Cheryl B says
My husband and I both require glasses. VSP insurance will help reduce our costs yearly.
Anne Marie Carter says
I have been very lucky that in my teaching career, I have had VSP for over 20 years. This has helped put glasses on both my husband and myself and provided eye exams for our children.
Sarah Hayes says
my whole family wears glasses. this would be great for all the pairs we have to buy
SHAYNA BROOKMAN says
A VISION PLAN WOULD BE GOOD FOR ME BECAUSE I NEED GLASSES AS WELL AS MY SON.
Cheryl says
We have four members of our family with corrective lenses, so it might be perfect for us.
Cheryl says
A vision plan might be good for me because it’s a money saver.
Judy Schechter says
As I get older my vision keeps changing and I cannot read at all without reading glasses! This sounds like a good plan and I’m going to look into it!
Carla W. says
I am losing my eye site and NEED this. I am supposed to go in every six months but I have not been working so I can’t afford to do so. Insurance is what I need. I will be checking into that more for sure.
Rosie says
I’ve gotten to needing glasses. My last checkup and glasses were 5 years ago, as I have my own health insurance, but no vision coverage.
Katrina Brockavich says
I haven’t gotten new prescription glasses in 6 years, so a vision plan would be great, especially since I’m having trouble with my eyes lately.
Tina Wiscombe says
We have had VSP for quite a few years. It has been great for our family.
Anita Kennett says
Getting older and with prices being so very out of control,and no sign of slowing down,this would be a huge blessing for my husband and myself.Thanks so very very for your generosity.
Anna Pry says
I spend a lot on glasses for me and hubby plus our exams out-of-pocket. Would be great to save some money next time or get contacts too
Holly Thomas says
I am over 50 and should get my eyes checked more often.
Teresa Moore says
I really need to check into this vision plan. I know my vision is changing. I am just a bit of 50 years of age and I am starting to have problems with distance vision after having 20/20 vision all my life. Thank you for the information.
Tina W says
Both my parents had bifocals, and I’ve noticed since turning 40 I’ve needed reading glasses for fine print. I know the end is near, so a vision plan would be great.