Why vision insurance?
There’s real value in what eye care can do for employees – and your business. Take a closer look at vision benefits.
There’s real value in what eye care can do for employees – and your business. Take a closer look at vision benefits.
The need for vision care is so prevalent, it can be easy to overlook. 76% of adults use some form of vision correction1 (and 25% of children)7, and 21% of adults who don’t use vision correction say they need vision help but haven’t done anything about it.1 When you think about your employees, it’s likely that the majority of them are in need of vision correction, whether for themselves or for a family member. And with the effects of aging and the increase in screen usage, vision care will only become more important. Vision benefits make it easier and more affordable to get much-needed eye care.
Today’s employees know what they want – and what they want (and need) is vision care. Next to health care, vision benefits are one of the most asked for and used voluntary benefits.
What was once a nice-to-have is now a must-have to not only keep employees’ eyesight sharp, but also to recruit and retain top talent. Check out these statistics. What you see might surprise you.
85% of adults want vision care coverage2
32% of people know someone who accepted a new job because of an attractive benefits package3
The average employer gains $7 for every $1 invested in vision benefits4
Eyes give doctors a clear picture of overall health. That’s why vision care – and vision benefits – can help employees stay healthy.5 A comprehensive eye exam can use this view to get an early look at serious health problems, such as:
Early diagnosis of conditions like these can cut costs for members and employers by thousands each year.6 The sooner they’re found, the sooner they can be treated. Healthier employees. Lower health care expenses. A more productive workplace. That’s value that’s easy to see.
Let’s talk about how vision benefits can make your employees happier, healthier and more productive. Click or tap to get in touch with an EyeMed rep.
Contact Us1 - VisionExpoEast.com, 2014.
2 - Vision Watch Vision Correct Standard, 2012.
3 - Employee Perceptions of Vision Benefits Survey. Wakefield Research or Transitions Optical, Inc., 2016.
4 - Workforce.com, “Special Report: Vision and Dental Benefits — More to See, More to Chew On,” 2015.
5 - Health Problems Eye Exams Can Detect,” YourSightMatters.com, March, 2016.
6 - Impact of Eye Exams in Identifying Chronic Conditions,” UnitedHealthcare, 2014.
7 - The Vision Council, 2012.