Which of the following is a common exclusion in vision plans?

• A. LASIK surgery
• B. Glaucoma treatment
• C. Routine eye exams
• D. Contact lens fitting

Answer: (A)

Vision plans are built to help with routine eye care—annual exams, eyeglasses, contact lenses, and lens fittings. They exclude elective, non‑therapeutic procedures because those aren’t considered routine vision care. LASIK surgery fits this category: it’s a elective refractive procedure aimed at permanently changing the eye’s focusing, not treating a disease or continuing routine vision services. Because of its high cost and elective nature, it’s commonly not covered under standard vision plan benefits (though some plans may offer discounts through certain providers). Routine exams and fittings are typically covered or discounted, and glaucoma treatment is usually handled as medical care under medical insurance rather than a vision plan. So LASIK surgery is the common exclusion.