Clarity About Your Vision Benefits
BayCarePlus® partners with EyeMed to provide your vision benefits. To use this benefit for routine eye exams and/or to get eyeglasses or contact lenses, you must see a vision care provider who’s in the EyeMed network. This is true even if the eyeglasses and contact lenses are the result of a change in your eyes due to a medical condition—for example, after cataract surgery.
Here’s a general overview of the differences between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist and when to visit each of them.
Here’s a general overview of the differences between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist and when to visit each of them.
Optometrists | Ophthalmologists |
Optometrists examines eyes and treats and diagnoses eye problems.
|
Ophthalmologists treat and prevent medical disorders of the eye, including surgery.
|
If an ophthalmologist performs a procedure, such as a cataract surgery, and refractions are required, members must go to an in-network optometrist for their refraction, or it won’t be covered. If you have diabetes or a medical eye problem such as cataracts or glaucoma, contact your PCP. A referral is required, so they’ll refer you to a participating ophthalmologist or optometrist unless you’re a member of the BayCarePlus Premier plan. Medical eye exams require a copay.
For information about covered medical screenings and exams, see your Evidence of Coverage booklet or go to your Member Portal at Member.BayCarePlus.org.
Read more from EyeMed, our vision partner: Eye Site On Wellness: How to choose an eye doctor
For information about covered medical screenings and exams, see your Evidence of Coverage booklet or go to your Member Portal at Member.BayCarePlus.org.
Read more from EyeMed, our vision partner: Eye Site On Wellness: How to choose an eye doctor