About your vision

Maintaining excellent eye health begins with access to reliable information. That's why UnitedHealthcare Vision has dedicated this portion of our site to valuable tools and information to help manage your vision health and wellness.

It is important to note that this content is provided for informational purposes only, and is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes. We always recommend that you speak with your health or eye care professional for further evaluation.

Why Vision Care

Regular eye exams are crucial to maintaining healthy vision and can often detect major medical problems in the early stages of development, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. You can have perfect vision and still have problems with your eyes. A comprehensive eye exam can uncover and diagnose potential problems.  Watch video

According to the Vision Council of America, at least 63 percent of American adults wear glasses or contacts, and 59 percent of workers need vision correction. The American Optometric Association recommends that adults age 19 to 40 with normal vision receive eye exams every two to three years, adults 41 to 60 receive eye exams every two years and adults 61 and older receive annual eye exams. People with vision problems, including those who wear prescription lenses, should visit their eye care professional at least annually.

One in four school-aged children may have eye health issues, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Vision impairment has been linked to poor academic performance at school. The American Optometric Association recommends that infants receive their first eye exam before six months of age, at age three, and again before the child begins first grade. Regular eye exams should be conducted every other year thereafter. Watch video