Eye Health Survey

Vision changes are common as we get older, but these changes may not necessarily require a change in your lifestyle. At Next Avenue, we want to better understand how our readers receive and pay for their eye care.

Please answer the questions below to help us deliver the most relevant content to you and other readers. Next Avenue will share anonymous survey responses with our sponsor VSP to help with their mission of “providing access to cost-effective, high-quality eye care and eyewear to as many in the community as possible.” Next Avenue and VSP are working together to better understand how our readers receive and pay for their eye care. Next Avenue will not share any personal data with VSP.

Enter your contact information at the end of the survey for your chance to win one of three pairs of designer sun glasses, courtesy of VSP Individual Vision Plans.

(Participation in the survey not required to be eligible for the giveaway. Click here to enter or review the sweepstakes terms and conditions here)

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* 1. How old are you?

under 50

50-59

60-69

70+

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* 2. Rank the following considerations about your vision in order of their importance to you. Order from most important (1) to least important (4).

Maintaining my ability to drive or move independently (biking, using public transportation, etc)

Being able to continue doing my favorite hobbies (reading, handiwork, cooking, etc)

Caring for my loved ones (grandchildren, spouse or partner, etc)

Avoiding eye-related diseases (e.g. glaucoma, cataracts, etc)

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* 3. Do you know what your options are for vision coverage when you retire?

Yes.

No.

I am retired and have vision coverage.

I am retired and do not have vision coverage.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. If you are retired and have vision care, which of the following coverage do you have? (check all that apply)

Basic Medicare

Medicare supplemental plan

Coverage through previous employer retirement plan

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How do you currently pay for vision care services?

I have partial vision coverage through my employer.

I do not have vision coverage through my employer and pay out of pocket.

I am retired and have partial vision insurance coverage.

I am retired and do not have vision coverage. I pay out of pocket.

Other (please specify)

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* 6. If you were to choose a vision insurance provider for yourself, rank the following factors in terms of which is most important (1) to which is least important (4).

Keeping the same doctor

Access to quality care

Keeping out-of-pocket costs low

A large selection of frame and lens options

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* 7. How often do you receive eye exams?

Once a year

At least once every two years

Every 3-5 years

It has been at least 5 years since my last eye exam

Other (please specify)

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* 1. How old are you?

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* 2. Rank the following considerations about your vision in order of their importance to you. Order from most important (1) to least important (4).

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* 3. Do you know what your options are for vision coverage when you retire?

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* 4. If you are retired and have vision care, which of the following coverage do you have? (check all that apply)

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* 5. How do you currently pay for vision care services?

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* 6. If you were to choose a vision insurance provider for yourself, rank the following factors in terms of which is most important (1) to which is least important (4).

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* 7. How often do you receive eye exams?

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* 8. Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about this topic?