Everyone understands the importance of sound medical plans. But what about eye health and vision care, often viewed (and misunderstood) as a separate benefit from health care? Vision benefit plans typically focus more on vision correction than ongoing eye health. Thinking about eye health and vision only through a vision benefits plan misses an opportunity to impact the overall health of employees through prevention and early detection of vision issues, and the early detection and/or better management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, which can impact absenteeism and productivity.