once a year
Other than basic health, the types of insurance that Aetna offer are the dental, Medicare, Eye insurances. One can compare the health insurance rates with Aetna, by checking the city and state of residence that Aetna type of health insurance is available.
do you have to meet a deductible at the first of the year for an eye examine?
At the present there are no free exams available. If you qualify for medicare you may have eye exam coverage.
Medicare only pays for a pair of glasses or contacts after a cataract surgery
Eye Appointment You should visit an eye doctor once per year for a regular eye exam.
There are no private practices that offer the exam however there are companies that can offer you the service but it is a pretty basic eye exam
You should go to the eye doctor at least once a year for an eye exam if you have risk factors such as diabetes, eye problems, family history of glaucoma, etc. Those with no concerning issues should have an eye exam every 2-4 years. Those over the age of 65 should have one every 1-2 years. Most optometrists will recommend that you get an eye exam at least once a year but if you are having trouble reading or if your vision is blurred than you should get an exam right away. Typically as you age you should get an exam more often.
Children should have eye exams at least every two years. The first eye exam is generally conducted around six months of age to ensure that the child's vision is not hindered.
The average cost of a basic eye exam will run you about $45 - $60. If you do a little creative shopping, often times you can find an eyeglass center who waive the fee if you purchase you eyeglasses from them.
On average the contact eye exam is $80.00.
This resource lists many programms for free or low cost eye care. Your states healthcare or the federal medicare program may also provide benefits. http://www.nei.nih.gov/Health/financialaid.asp
Well, assuming you mean the reading of the eye chart with the big 'E' as the eye exam, yes you can. You do an eye exam online to get an idea of your vision and any possible problems, but it does not take the place of a professional eye exam. Here is one site to try: library.thinkquest.org/C005949/fun/eyechart.htm.