Chamber Of Commerce—Eastern Connecticut: Keeping An Eye On Your Vision Health

Press release from the Chamber of Commerce—Eastern Connecticut:

July 8, 2021

Guest Blog by: ConnectiCare

Your eyes are an important, but often overlooked, part of your overall health. Learn what you can do to help protect your vision.

Eye care experts recommend a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years, depending on your age, risk factors, and whether you currently wear glasses or contacts.

During the exam, your doctor will look for signs of common vision problems and eye diseases, like diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Keeping an eye on vision health

Want to look out for your vision health? Follow these four healthy habits:

Maintain a healthy weight. Eat healthy foods .  Don’t smoke. Manage chronic conditions.

We’re here to help. ConnectiCare members can call the number on the back of their member ID cards to be connected to our Care Management team. These medical professionals can help you create healthy eating plans, join a smoking cessation program, manage chronic conditions, and more.

This press release was produced by the Chamber of Commerce—Eastern Connecticut. The views expressed here are the author’s own.