And the best thing that people are doing for themselves again is taking care of their healthcare.   Vision care is a big part of the healthcare picture as it is widely accepted that the eyes are the windows to the body.  So many disease processes can be discovered from examining the eyes.  These include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, blood disorders, thyroid disease, brain tumors, skin cancer, HIV, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and a host of other problems. Of course, testing your vision quality so that you can see at your best is a primary focus of an eye examination.

Some people think that an eye exam can be very intimidating but of course, most of us know better.  If you want a good laugh, there is a very funny video of comedian Brian Regan talking about his eye exam experience on youtube.com.

Probably the best gift you can give for the holiday season is the gift of sight.  Think about what you spend on frivolous gifts that are either put in the closet, re-gifted or returned.  An eye care or eyewear gift certificate will be used with enthusiasm as your family or friend chooses that sunglass or contact lenses they always wanted or gets the great news from their optometrist that their eyes are healthy.

How long has it been since your family members have had their eyes examined?  Has it been more than a year or two?  Likely you have gone to the dentist perhaps even twice a year.  Why is that?  You have over thirty teeth but you only have two eyes.  Many insurers will cover or partially cover the fee for an eye examination and some will even give you some money towards eyeglasses.

Flexible Spending Accounts can also be used for eye examinations, eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Remember to use yours in 2010 so your benefits don’t go to waste.

GIVE THE GIFT OF SIGHT.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OUR FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS AND FAMILIES

Dr. Joel Kestenbaum
www.optixeyecare.com

Have you ever thought about how to improve your quality of life with the proper eye wear? Think about all the things you do every day and how you can make your visual life easier.

• Everyday Living - Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, Sunglasses
• Work Environment – Computer eyeglasses (Gunnar Eyewear), Safety Eyewear, Reading glasses
• Tennis- Sports protective eyeglasses, Sunglasses, Contact lenses
• Golf- Golf Glasses, Contact Lenses, Sunglasses
• Reading- Reading Glasses, Bifocals, Progressives
• Biking- Sun glass wraps for protection with interchangeable lenses, Contact Lenses
• Skiing- Ski Goggles with prescription eyeglass insert, Contact Lenses
• Fishing- Polarized Sunglasses
• Misc Sports- Contact Lenses, Sports safety eyewear
• TV- Single Vision TV Glasses, (in addition to progressives for everyday living)
• Computer- Computer Glasses, Progressives
• Driving- Clear non-glare eyeglasses for night driving, Polarized Sunglasses for daytime. (One for each car)

This is just a thought. What do you think? What special needs do you have that need vision correction. How have you helped your vision today?

Dr. Joel Kestenbaum

www.optixeyecare.com