Almost half of U.S. employees are not fully taking advantage of their vision benefits, potentially putting themselves at greater risk for costly eye problems and systemic diseases. In fact, 24% of U.S. workers do not enroll in their employer’s vision plan, and 30% of those who do enroll do not use their coverage to receive a comprehensive eye exam for themselves, according to a new survey from Transitions Optical, a manufacturer of photochromic eyeglass lenses.
“While all employees surveyed reported access to a vision benefit through their employer, they were less likely to enroll in vision than medical and dental benefits,” says Pat Huot, director of managed vision care at Transitions Optical. “This is a serious lost opportunity for employers to help lower potential health care costs and boost productivity.”
