(For Eligible Employees and Dependents)

To help you with vision care, the Fund pays Optical Benefits up to the maximum amount shown in the Schedule of Benefits (see Section 3) during a consecutive two-year period for the following:

1. Professional examination by ophthalmologist (M.D.) or optometrist.
   
   
2. Lenses prescribed by an ophthalmologist (M.D.) or a licensed optometrist, including prescription sunglasses, transitional lenses, tinted lenses and safety glasses.
   
   
3. Frames purchased in conjunction with lenses newly prescribed by an ophthalmologist (M.D.) or a licensed optometrist.
   

You are not required to pay a deductible or co-payment before the Fund pays optical/vision benefits.

In addition to the General Exclusions and Limitations shown in Section 15, no benefits are payable under the Optical Benefits for the following:

1. Routine yearly examinations required by an employer in connection with your occupation.