Win a Pair of Nike Sunglasses in the VSP SeeMuchMore Twitter Giveaway

Dear Readers: Thank you for your support and comments to the VSP Blog!  In appreciation and to help bring attention to the importance of vision health and of protecting your eyes all year round (see UV Protection – Protect Your Eyes), we’re giving a way a pair of Nike sunglasses on Twitter to one winner. [...]

Fall is here – Don’t forget about UV protection!

As the skies turn overcast and the air has a chilly bite to it, many people tuck their sunglasses away for the oncoming winter months.  Tsk, tsk, tsk! Visit VSP Active to learn why UV protection is important – even on overcast and cloudy days.

Preventing Blindness – All around the world

Today is World Sight Day 2009. World Sight Day is an international day of awareness, held every year on the second Thursday of October to focus attention on the global issue of avoidable blindness and visual impairment. A key partner is Optometry Giving Sight, who promotes the World Sight Day Challenge by encouraging the eyecare [...]

From the road: Helping out in Florida & South Carolina

Today we have a guest blog from Tresa Dupray, a VSP Mobile Response Team member. I’ve worked for VSP for many years and have been proud of the efforts we have made to give back to our community.  I joined the Mobile Eyes program as a Mobile Response Team member so that I could become [...]

No access to vision coverage? See if VSP’s Individual Plan is right for you.

Poking around on Twitter the last few days I’ve come across a few conversations from folks who don’t have vision insurance, but need eyecare and eyewear. First I saw this … heartniki My wombat needs glasses. No vision insurance. Bye bye money we don’t have. Uhg… and then this … DerekShaneLowe @baital I feel ya. [...]

Burning, itching & watery eyes? You may have Computer Vision Syndrome.

Today we welcome VSP provider Joel Kestenbaum, O.D. from Long Island N.Y. His guest blog gives an overview of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) and tips to resolve CVS symptoms. Everyday patients complain of blurred vision and burning or itchy eyes. More often than not, these people are spending overwhelming amounts of time at the computer [...]

Spectacular Specs! Coach Sunwear Giveaway on Parenthood.com

Hot off the press! Parenthood.com has partnered with VSP for an online giveaway of Coach sunwear. Visit the site for entry details. Tell your friends!

VSP Global CEO Rob Lynch Appears on CNBC’s Street Signs

Earlier today, VSP Global CEO Rob Lynch appeared on CNBC’s Street Signs with Erin Burnett.  In a joint interview with Evelyn Irelend, Executive Director of the National Association of Dental Plans, Rob discussed the current plan for healthcare reform, and potential impacts to vision and dental care. See the clip on CNBC.com here.

SeeMuchMore.com opens eyes, shows how eyecare is vital to overall health and wellness

Vision care provider VSP launches fun, interactive new website and video as a resource to learn about the importance of eyecare

VSP Mentioned in LA Times Editorial

Since June, the Los Angeles Times has published a continuing editorial series on Healthcare Reform.  In today’s opinion piece, “Patient Approach,” the article discusses how unintended consequences could be the result of incremental reform.  VSP is mentioned to make that point: Excerpt: In short, shifting to a more limited bill won’t grease the skids for [...]