In today’s fast-paced world, where discussions about healthcare benefits dominate, managed vision care can sometimes be overlooked or misunderstood. But the truth is, maintaining good eye health is essential for overall wellbeing and productivity.
We’re on a mission to debunk common myths surrounding managed vision care. From questions about its necessity to confusion over coverage, we’ll address misconceptions head-on to help both employers and employees make informed decisions.
“Majority of our employees don’t wear prescription glasses, so we can’t justify onboarding a managed vision care provider”
Vision care encompasses more than just prescription glasses; it includes regular eye exams and preventive measures that can contribute to overall wellbeing.
Many jobs today involve prolonged screen time, which can lead to eye strain and discomfort. Regular eye exams can identify any visual difficulties that might not be apparent to the employee and provide appropriate solutions. They can also detect early signs of eye conditions or diseases. This allows for early intervention and treatment, which may reduce the need for expensive treatments or surgeries later.
Ultimately, managed vision care plans demonstrate that employers care about the overall health and wellbeing of their employees. Healthy employees are generally more productive, have fewer absences, and are likelier to be engaged in their work.
EyeMed UK’s managed vision care schemes also cover more than just prescription glasses. Employees can get discounts on:
- sunglasses, prescription or non-prescription
- lenses with blue light technology to alleviate screen glare and make using screens more comfortable
- safety eyewear to protect your employees eyes from hazardous environments.
“A lot of our employees work remotely, so they won’t be able to use the eye care vouchers”
When choosing a managed vision care provider, you need to make sure they have a strong network of opticians to visit. This ensures your employees can have easy access to quality eye care professionals and services, wherever they are based.
EyeMed UK’s network consists of a wide-range of large retailers and independent, local providers. There is always an optician available to all of your employees, even if they work remotely.
“Bringing on a managed vision care provider is too costly”
Instead of investing in a managed vision care provider, we find that many employees still pay up-front for an eye test and glasses. This is extremely costly as employers have to pay full-price for eyewear, and employers may not have the budget available on-demand.
Our aim at EyeMed UK is to make eye care affordable and accessible. Our team will work with you to create a tailored eye care plan that fits with your company’s wants and needs. Most importantly, it costs nothing to set up an account with us. There is no minimum amount of vouchers you need to order. We don’t charge a set-up fee, meaning you can set up an account and use it when you’re ready.
“Our benefits strategy is focused on retaining staff and attracting new talent, so we don’t consider eye care as a must-have benefit right now”
While vision coverage used to be a nice-to-have benefit, today’s workers view vision coverage as an essential part of their health care benefits. In fact, the Transitions Employee Perceptions of Vision Benefits survey shows that 87%* of employees are more likely to stay with a company that offers high-quality vision benefits.
During an eye exam, the vision team will ask questions to understand employees’ visual needs. They’ll discuss the use of digital devices, as extended use of these can cause eyestrain and dry eyes. Employees’ performance and productivity may be affected, especially if they need time off to cope with headaches and pain, so clear vision leads to improved focus and efficiency.
Ultimately, taking care of your employees’ health fosters a positive work environment. When they know their employer supports their eye care needs, it boosts morale, engagement, and overall job satisfaction, contributing to retaining your staff and attracting new talent.
Have more questions about managed vision care? Our team is here to help – get in touch today!
*https://www.healio.com/news/optometry/20170426/survey-employees-want-better-vision-coverage-education