VSP and Marchon are optical industry trailblazers with complimentary leadership experience in eyecare and eyewear. Blending the exceptional products, services, and expertise of Marchon with VSP creates a more integrated eyecare delivery platform.
The partnership allows us to compete more effectively in the global marketplace, and enhance our premier supply network. Improved turnaround times, quality, service, and savings will benefit eyecare professionals, VSP members, and our customers.
Another unique aspect is the merger of Marchon’s OfficeMate Software Solutions with VSP’s Eyefinity to establish the leading eyecare business solutions organization in North America.
These important developments expand the capabilities of the VSP Family of Companies, which now deliver:
Eyecare benefits
A portfolio of internationally-recognized eyewear brands
Integrated eyewear design and manufacturing capabilities
Practice-management technology
Custom interior designs and merchandising systems
Today we welcome Marchon to VSP; together we’ll reach new heights by focusing on quality, service, and operational excellence.
What’s next? Well, we’re committed to continuously strengthening our business, so stay tuned as we announce further efforts to deliver the best in eyecare and eyewear.
]]>He’s one of VSP’s 25,000 private practice eye doctors across the country that is specially trained to diagnose and treat eye disease and also detect early signs of serious chronic health conditions. When VSP doctors recognize potential signs of diseases like diabetes or hypertension in their patients they are particularly adept at coordinating care with physicians, which helps people manage their conditions and live healthier lives.
When I began working for VSP, I was interested to learn that 90% of diabetes-related blindness can be prevented by early detection and diligent management through regular eye exams. The facts show that millions of Americans have pre-diabetes and don’t even know it, and eye exams can be the key to identifying the threat and preventing irreparable damage from diabetes.
Private practice eye doctors serve a significant role in helping patients with diabetes manage their disease. Among the principal factors is that these doctors consistently have the longest relationships with their patients and provide the best care. This allows them to monitor for early signs of disease during annual exams, provide education on how to prevent and control diabetes, track progress and coordinate care with primary care physicians. The sound advice from independent doctors helps keep eyes healthy whether you’re living with pre-diabetes or diabetes.
With the potential to detect, treat and manage eye and chronic diseases through an annual eye exam, the opportunity is clear; annual eye exams must be an essential part of Americans’ healthcare. And private practice eye doctors are the trusted source for this care.
This sponsorship is truly the next step for VSP in spreading the awareness about the importance of annual eye exams. Comprehensive eye exams can detect the signs of several chronic diseases including diabetes, in addition to serious eye conditions.
Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in American adults, but 90 percent of diabetes-related blindness can be avoided with annual eye exams.
Some highlights of the partnership include sponsorship of ADA Diabetes EXPOs around the country, which reaches thousands of people affected by diabetes. Our mobile eyecare clinics will provide comprehensive eye exams to low income and uninsured participants.
We’ll also host an “Ask the Eye Doctor” chat series on the ADA website addressing questions consumers have in regards to eye health, eyecare and its relation to diabetes.
This partnership is an asset to our current services for members with diabetes. We provide resources to help coordinate care, exam reminders, and educational materials.
How has diabetes affected you as a patient, doctor or family member?
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As thousands of Americans are putting the pieces back together, we’re here to help.
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Our ultimate goal is to be more environmentally conscious and operate our buildings more efficiently. This also supports our ongoing focus of maintaining competitive administrative costs to allow more patients access to affordable vision care. Since September 2007 we’ve taken many steps to accomplish this, including:
We’re excited about these changes and how we can positively impact the environment. Please share your ideas with us and what you’re doing to “go green.”
]]>Diabetes can damage the eyes and lead to blindness. Studies have even shown that diabetic eye disease can occur as early as the pre-diabetes stage. As with many eye conditions, there are no warning signs to let a person know they need to get their eyes checked. Regular eye exams can prevent blindness caused by diabetes 90% of the time.
When our doctors see symptoms of diabetes, they refer their patient to the primary care physician for follow-up care. This can make the difference between a person managing their condition or not. When you consider that people see their eye doctor more often than they have an annual check-up, our doctors play an important role in a person’s overall health.
Think about how important your eye sight and your health are to you. It makes sense that an annual eye exam should be a priority for everyone. As we continue to make progress with how we treat and manage this disease, we all have to work together. At VSP, we are committed to making a difference. VSP is not just a vision insurance company. We are an eye health company. Eye health is an important part of healthcare and particularly important for people that have diabetes.
]]>How? By making investments that expand our business. We’re always looking for ways to develop stronger relationships with others that work with private practitioners.
Just recently, to enhance our contract lab network we invested in Perfect Optics®, an optical laboratory located near San Diego, CA. This helps us strengthen our relationship with Carl Zeiss Vision, a current Perfect Optics partner and one of the top lens manufacturers in the world.
We also recently expanded our lab business in the Southwest by acquiring Legends 4.0TM in Lewisville, TX. Legends 4.0 is VSP’s third wholly-owned lab, making us more competitive. And because Legends 4.0 is now part of our National Contract Lab Network, it gives VSP doctors another option when selecting a lab. It also gives us the potential to grow and expand.
I’m excited about these investments and how they’ll help us continue supporting private practice. What do you think about the changing eyecare industry?
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We are committed to providing access to care for all Americans. During this time of great need, we will be there to help.
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It’s smoky out there. Protect your eyes.
American Red Cross
Our message is simple: imagine if someone had to explain to you every detail of your husband and son fishing together for the first time because you could not see it for yourself? Well, our new ads and messaging clearly bring home the point that: “Word’s can’t describe what your eyes bring to life.”
We’re plugging in to markets like Charlotte , NC ; Seattle , Wash. ; St. Louis , Mo ; and our home markets of Sacramento, Calif. and Columbus , Ohio .
But really, if just one person gets the message of how important eyesight is and decides to enroll for VSP Vision coverage then our campaign was a success. So I’m excited about the possibilities. And I think this might be our best advertising campaign yet.
What do you think?
]]>Almost two years ago we were in the Gulf Coast to help after Hurricane Katrina , where we first saw the need for a mobile response unit. We set up temporary clinics to re-employ 24 of our doctors who had lost their offices, and helped almost 10,000 people affected by the storm. The devastation was intense, but our doctors and patients were so amazing. Everything we saw, and the people we met inspired us to want to create something good from the tragedy.
I think the Mobile Eyes clinic represents who VSP is as a company; it is the tangible face of all our efforts, to help people in need and to promote eye health. So, the next time a disaster hits, we’ll be there, even sooner and better equipped. And when we’re not helping natural disaster victims, we’ll be touring the nation, working with our doctors to educate about the importance of eyecare and providing care to those in need.
See a slideshow of our clinic and let us know what you think!