largest optical business on this continent is the insurance side of eyeglasses.......

[Chris Ryser]

Now that Essilor is in charge of also the Luxottica side, the maybe largest optical business on this continent is the insurance side of eyeglasses.

EyeMed (Essilor=Luxottica owned) has 78,000 providers and VSP offers a national network of 31,000 private practice doctors.

here is the latest update: {no prices or discounts shown)

Eyemed vs VSP: What's the difference?

• Cody Michael 2 hours ago , Updated

Who's Cheaper?
Generally speaking, vision plans with the EyeMed Access network are cheaper than VSP. However, this does not necessarily mean the VSP plans are better.
Network Examples (Please confirm individual locations using the provider links):

More About Eyemed:


EyeMed has a national network of 78,000 vision care providers with a broad selection of choices – from independent providers to major retail chains.


When you utilize an EyeMed Access Network provider, you will receive additional savings such as:

● xx% off unlimited additional eyeglasses after initial benefit is exhausted

● xx% discount on remaining frame balance (once allowance has been applied) and xx% discount on any balance over the conventional contact lens allowance

● xx% savings on LASIK or PRK services through the US Laser Network

VSP The network is provided by VSP® Vision Care which offers a national network of 31,000 private practice doctors.

When you utilize an in-network provider, you will receive additional discounts such as:

xx% discount on laser vision correction, including LASIK

● xx% savings on frames, over the frame allowance

● xx% savings on lens enhancements

● Additional $xx savings on featured frame brands

● xx% off additional glasses or sunglasses, within 12 months of vision exam

● Low vision supplemental testing and aids

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https://help.ihealthagents.com/hc/en...the-difference

[Chris Ryser]

EyeMed (Essilor-Luxottica owned) has 78,000 providers and

VSP offers a national network of 31,000 private practice doctors.

I had not the faintest idea that EyeMed is more than twice as large as VSP when I looked up the information over the weekend. Here on Optiboard it is never mentioned and we only see discussions referring to VSP

Company Overview


EyeMed Vision Care, LLC provides vision benefits programs to Fortune 500 companies, state and local municipalities, unions, and employer groups across the United States. It offers vision wellness plans to improve the vision of its members and their dependents. The company offers its programs through sales and service representatives. EyeMed Vision Care, LLC was formerly known as LensCrafters Vision Care Management Systems.The company was founded in 1988 and is based in Mason, Ohio. EyeMed Vision Care, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Luxottica Group SpA.

[Tallboy]

I had not the faintest idea that EyeMed is more than twice as large as VSP when I looked up the information over the weekend. Here on Optiboard it is never mentioned and we only see discussions referring to VSP

Its because of all the luxottica owned chains that take Eyemed Chris, they don't have double the membership, just more "providers"

[Chris Ryser]

Its because of all the luxottica owned chains that take Eyemed Chris, they don't have double the membership, just more "providers"

.....................you are correct, however it does not change the numbers of referees.

Both together VSP and EyeMed make huge number of prescriptions, and EyeMed as of now is under a much more aggressive guidance than before.