When you step into retirement, your world opens to more time for family, hobbies, and travel—but also to new questions about your health coverage. One of the most common surprises for retired public educators and public employees is discovering that Medicare does not provide coverage for routine eye exams, glasses, or contact lenses.  Good vision […]

After years of service in classrooms, offices, and communities, retirement is your time to focus on wellness, peace of mind, and staying connected to the life you’ve built. Yet one thing often surprises newly retired educators: the sudden loss of employer-sponsored benefits like vision coverage.  Medicare offers vital health protection, but it generally does not […]

For many retirees, vision insurance slips under the radar—until it’s gone. You retire, your employer coverage ends, and then you realize that Medicare doesn’t cover routine eye exams, glasses, or contacts. It’s an unexpected gap that can have a big impact on your quality of life.  Clear vision is about more than seeing the fine […]

As profound and spiritual as the saying may be, it turns out that our eyes are far more than mere windows to our souls. They can, and often do hint at larger issues for other parts and systems in the human body. Eye doctors have long known that immediate indicators for larger diseases like diabetes […]

We’ve all heard that the reason rabbits have healthy vision is because they eat so many carrots. While to some degree that story is an exaggeration, it’s true that the foods you eat and the dietary supplements you take play an important role in your overall health as well as the health of your eyes. […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly important tool in all walks of life. AI’s ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and make predictions to improve learning and problem-solving has been a game-changer. Healthcare—and eye care in particular—is no exception, as AI is proving to be a valuable tool in helping professionals gain new insights […]

We all remember the song “Dem Bones,” with lyrics like “The hip bone’s connected to the backbone.” However, the skeletal structure is just one way our health is interconnected. For example, there’s a clear link between vision and heart health. The eyes can be an essential window into certain heart diseases, such as cardiovascular issues and […]

As we get older, older Americans need to prioritize and take care of all aspects of their health. Among the essential aspects of your health, vision care plays a critical role in maintaining your overall well-being and quality of life. Your eyes are not only the windows to the world but also indicators of your […]

How much time do you spend each day looking at a digital screen? You might be surprised by how much time is spent looking at a computer screen, television, phone, or tablet. What might also surprise you is how far we exceed the recommended hours. AMBA is here to provide the information you need and […]