Vision care makes a difference. For the 7.3 million Americans with undiagnosed diabetes and the 88 million with prediabetics, an eye exam that detects early signs of chronic illness can improve their quality of life. While 90% of Americans believe that vision care is important, their employer-supplied benefits program may not include this benefit…[READ MORE]
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