Why is vision insurance important?

The biggest benefit of vision insurance is it covers or cuts the cost of eye exams and medical eye care. Some plans also save you money on eyeglasses, contact lenses and even vision correction surgery like LASIK. How much vision insurance will save you depends on your particular plan.

Vision insurance can help you save money on your vision care, but whether it makes sense for you depends on how much you spend on care compared to the cost of coverage. When deciding whether to get vision insurance, consider how often you go in for eye exams.

Early treatment is critically important to prevent some common eye diseases from causing permanent vision loss or blindness: Cataracts (clouding of the lens), the leading cause of vision loss in the United States