America's Eye Health
Wake-Up Call

Versant Health’s 4th Annual Vision Wellness Study

Despite ever-increasing screen time and an aging population, most Americans don’t feel a sense of urgency around vision care. Our latest, comprehensive eyecare research identifies actions that can help change that mindset.

3 in 4

U.S. adults experience disruptions due to poor eyesight or eye health when performing one or more daily activities.

54%

delay or avoid eyecare because it doesn’t “feel urgent.”

What Moves the Needle?

9 in 10

ranked “having eye doctor visits fully or partially covered by vision or health benefits” as the top reason to schedule an appointment.

9 in 10

said that understanding how comprehensive eye exams can provide early detection for serious medical conditions would make them more likely to schedule an eye appointment.

Reframing Eye Health

Connecting vision to overall well-being can help change mindsets – and open the door to more proactive care. Vision benefits and preventive care help transform this knowledge into action.

See the Complete Findings

Download Versant Health’s 4th Annual Vision Wellness Study.

Unlocking the Full Value of Vision Benefits

4 in 5

people say they would be more likely to use their vision benefits if they received more information about managing eye health and the connection to overall well-being.

3 in 4

say they’re likely to seek advice about eye health from vision or healthcare carriers.

“A vision benefit isn’t just an add-on – it can be a cornerstone of comprehensive care, empowering us to assess overall health, address evolving vision needs, and ensure the next generation sees the world more clearly.”

Neelam Gor, M.D., Chief Clinical Officer, Versant Health

Core Report

Inside the Report

Eye Health at a Turning Point
Changing the “If It’s Not Broken…” Mindset
Vision Benefits as a Catalyst to Care
Vision Forward: 6 Actions to Transform Challenges into Opportunities

Infographic

Pass it On

Download the infographic to quickly grasp and share the most impactful insights from the core report — clear, concise, and perfect for sharing with colleagues.

Ready to Turn These Insights Into Actions?

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About Versant Health

Versant Health, Inc., part of the MetLife family of companies, is one of the nation’s leading administrators of managed vision care, serving 35 million of our client’s members nationwide. Our purpose is to make healthy vision a reality for everyone by improving access to care and education in the communities we serve. Fueled by our mission to improve members' lives with easy-to-use vision benefits rooted in choice, value, and care, Versant Health believes that everyone has the power to become anything they set their sights on. Contact a Versant Health representative for information about our products and services.

All data is from Versant Health’s 4th Annual Vision Wellness Study (2025) unless otherwise noted.

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