When I was asked to make my benefits selections for my current job, one of my options was whether or not to select an optical plan. After looking over what I would be paying on a weekly basis, and what I would be receiving, it was obvious that I would be a fool not to sign up, and that I would do much better to select the more expensive plan (it covers antireflective eyeglass coating). After some issues with finding an available slot in my schedule, I went to my local Lenscrafters for a much-overdue eye exam.

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It was another morning of summer school. Hoping to check off one more math class from the graduation to-do list, I ventured to endure this condensed and fast paced six week course. I was cruising along well, ready for the second exam on this day. Little did I know, diabetes would aim to work against me.

Due to the upped level of stress this summer season, I encountered some topsy-turvy blood sugar levels. Today was no different. Eleven O'clock on the button I walked into class and received my exam. I was given two and a half hours to complete it and knew I would use every minute. I suppose it was somewhere towards the end that things started becoming more of a challenge. (READ MORE)