An aging workforce, coupled with demands for the latest eyewear fashions, is putting pressure on employer-sponsored vision benefits. As employees age, the likelihood of needing glasses increases. And with eyewear being increasingly viewed as a fashion accessory, employers are seeing increased demand for up-to-date vision benefits.
Vince Colonna, director of compensation and benefits at Broward Health, estimates his benefits team fields at least one call every day from employees looking for information about the hospital systems vision plan.
