On the rural eastern end of what’s known as the Silk Road in China, I recently had the opportunity to review OneSight’s work building and operating vision centers for school children. Millions still live in poverty in this area and I was shocked by the prevalence and degree of need for vision correction among the children. Here's how OneSight is working to address such vision care issues around the globe for those who don't have easy and affordable access.

Until her daughter began complaining in 7th grade about not being able to see well in school, Tammy didn’t realize vision care and her EyeMed benefits would become a priority in her family’s life. It was time to visit the eye doctor.

Even though I have 20/20 vision, thanks to the wonderful faculty and children of Ferguson Elementary in Duluth, Georgia, I’m seeing the world a bit more clearly, and more positively. While giving the gift of clear sight, seeing these young children stand up and be role models gives me hope.

An abundance of choice is top of mind at Thanksgiving, so in the spirit of the season, I'm thinking about the importance of members having plentiful choice within their vision benefits. This is what choice looks like.

Last year during American Diabetes Month, I shared my personal experience of managing diabetes, including how important eye care has been to monitoring the effects of high blood sugar on my body. I had no idea then that a few months later my husband would join me on my journey as a direct result of his eye exam.