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According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), more than 75% of our $2 trillion healthcare costs are associated with potentially preventable or manageable chronic diseases.

Eye exams can catch early warning signs of these serious health conditions, like high cholesterol, diabetes, and hypertension.  In fact, your eyes are the only places on your body that provide a clear view of your blood vessels. 

Vision Service Plan providers have detected signs of three chronic conditions before any other healthcare provider … 

1. 65% of the time for high cholesterol
2. 20% of the time for diabetes
3. 30% of the time for hypertension 

This can tell a lot about your overall health and allow for the early treatment of symptoms before costly complications arise.  Patients who had early detection enter the healthcare system with fewer complications and other chronic conditions, and experience lower rates of inpatient admissions and emergency room visits. 

Bottom line?  Fewer copays and deductible exposures, lower costs.

 Here's how Clear Channel Communications improved
employee health and reduced their healthcare costs.