ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Most people think an eye exam is just about reading letters on a chart, but as Dr. Don Railsback explains in this episode of the Disability Download, your eyes can reveal serious health conditions long before you feel a single symptom.
Dr. Railsback, CEO of Vision Care Direct and an optometrist with four decades in the field, joins Michael Liner to talk about why an eye exam might be one of the best investments you can make in your overall health. He shares a story about a patient who felt completely fine and had perfect vision, yet an eye exam uncovered a cancerous tumor early enough to save his sight and his life. He also explains how conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and glaucoma often show up in the eyes long before they cause any noticeable symptoms.
For our audience navigating Social Security disability, this episode gets specific. Dr. Railsback breaks down what Medicare and Medicaid actually cover when it comes to vision care, why mentioning your symptoms during your case history can change what gets covered, and what to consider when choosing between a private practice, a retail vision center, or an online exam.
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Learn more about Dr. Railsback and Vision Care Direct at VisionCareDirect.com.
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