Recognizing and Treating Glaucoma

According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, half of people affected by glaucoma do not even realize they have it. This is because, in the early stages of the disease, there are virtually no symptoms. In general, glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually cause people to go blind. While there is no cure at this time, regular visits to your eye doctor and medication or surgery can slow or prevent vision loss. That’s why it’s important to use your True Care eye care plan to find a great eye care practitioner and be vigilant about this serious condition.

While everyone is at risk for glaucoma, some groups of people are more at risk than others. The Glaucoma Research Foundation lists African Americans, people over the age of 60, older Hispanics, Asians, steroid users, and eye-injury patients as the most susceptible groups. Other people at risk include those who have family members with glaucoma, and people who have hypertension or diabetes. If you consider yourself a member of one of these groups, it’s important to get a complete eye exam, including eye dilation, every year or two. Look at your True Care benefit plan to find great discounts on an eye doctor who meets your needs.

THIS PLAN IS NOT INSURANCE. THIS IS NOT A MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN.*
This plan does not meet the minimum creditable coverage requirements under M.G.L. c. 111M and 956 CMR 5.00. The plan provides discounts at certain health care providers for medical services. The range of discounts will vary depending on the type of provider and service. The plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services. Plan members are obligated to pay for all health care services but will receive a discount from those health care providers who have contracted with the discount medical plan organization. You may access a list of participating health care providers at this website. Upon request the plan will make available a written list of participating health care providers. You have the right to cancel within the first 30 days after receipt of membership materials and receive a full refund, less a nominal processing fee (nominal fee for MD residents is $5). Discount Medical Plan Organization and administrator: Careington International Corporation, 7400 Gaylord Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034; phone 800-441-0380.

The program and its administrators have no liability for providing or guaranteeing service by providers or the quality of service rendered by providers. This program is not available in Montana and Vermont. *Medicare statement applies to MD residents when pharmacy discounts are part of program.