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.
A growing need
The need for vision care is so prevalent, it can be easy to overlook. 68% of U.S. adults use some form of prescription eyewear,1 yet 40% of adults with high risk did not receive an eye exam in the last year.2 When you think about your employees, it’s likely 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.
A benefit your employees expect to see
94% of employees see vision care as important, and 82% of employees cited vision insurance as “equally important” as general medical insurance.3 So, 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.
Desire for vision care
94% of employees see vision care coverage is valuable.4
Importance of vision care
More than 2 billion people worldwide have a vision condition, with over 50% preventable or treatable through access to care.5
Profit from vision care
The average employer gains $7 for every $1 invested in vision benefits saving over $2,700 annually per employee.6
The broader benefits of vision care
Eye exams are an important part of any preventative health care program. With an unobstructed view of blood vessels, eye exams can provide an early diagnosis of serious health problems, such as: diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, blood pressure, glaucoma and cataracts.7 Employers who offer a vision plan experience cost savings.8 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. Find out what we have to offer.
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- Consumer inSights Q4 2025 Report; Vision Council; 2026.
- "Fast Facts: 4 in 10 Adults at High Risk for Vision Loss"; Centers for Disease Control; cdc.gov; May 15, 2024..
- Vision Care Insurance; Growing Access and Lowering Costs for Consumers; NAVCP; ncoil.org; November 22, 2024.
- Eye Opening Reasons SMB should offer vision care coverage; Extensishr.com; October 9, 2025.
- “Vision Insurance Statistics: Coverage Rates, Costs & Trends”; HealthInsure Hub; healthsurehub.com; January 9, 2026.
- "Voluntary benefits—Presenting vision so it doesn't get missed"; California Broker; calbrokermag.com; June 2025.
- Mukamal, R.; “20 Surprising Health Problems an Eye Exam Can Catch”; www.aao.org; April 17, 2025.
- "Voluntary benefits-Presenting vision so it doesn't get missed"; California Broker; calbrokermag.com; June 2025.