Why vision care is a key part of preventive healthcare

What one benefit can help you save on your overall employer healthcare costs and help your employees prevent or manage healthcare concerns? Vision care.

Many people underestimate the impact of vision care and are unaware that, according to the American Optometric Association, eye examinations can detect signs or symptoms of more than 270 systemic and chronic diseases, including early indicators and symptoms.

Organizations with this knowledge have an opportunity to increase awareness about eye exams’ role in preventive healthcare, benefitting workers by supporting their overall health with early detection and benefiting employers by contributing to a healthier bottom line.

And it’s a significant opportunity, given that 1 in 3 workers don’t go to their annual eye exam, according to research performed by VSP® Vision Care in partnership with Workplace Intelligence for their 2025 report. Read on to understand the impact of preventive healthcare, vision care’s role, and how to empower employees to take advantage.