Vision Problems Cost Billions in Lost Workplace Productivity

BALTIMORE, MD, March 10, 2020 – Whether an employee is handling heavy machinery or filing spreadsheets on a computer, clear vision is necessary to get the job done as efficiently and effectively as possible.

In honor of Workplace Eye Wellness Month, Versant Health—a leading national managed eye health and vision plan company—notes that when even a seemingly minor vision issue occurs and slows down productivity, multiple people are affected. According to the Vision Impact Institute, uncorrected vision problems like refractive errors cost the global economy near $272 billion in lost productivity.

“One reason is due to workplace eye injuries, with more than 20,000 occurring every year,” says Jeff Hermosillo, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Client Management at Versant Health. “Additionally, blue light and screen time can also take its toll in the workplace, with 59 percent of Americans complaining of digital eye strain.”

With these kinds of statistics, managed vision care has never been more important. Not only do vision benefits allow people to have healthier eyes and vision, but they can live healthier lives, take better care of their families, and be more productive in the workplace.

Versant Health encourages everyone to practice eye safety in the workplace. Learn more about how to prevent eye injuries in the workplace with the following infographic: https://bit.ly/WorkplaceEyeWellness.

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.
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