Vision

Vision

Enhancing Your View

Your eyes are another window to your overall health. An early vision exam can help detect the early stages of diabetes, high blood pressure, and more. The VSP vision plans cover you and your covered dependents for routine eye exam, frames, and lenses or contacts. You can choose to visit any provider; however, you will save money when you visit an in-network provider. Find an in-network provider at vsp.com.

If you need help selecting the best plan for you, visit ALEX and see what advice he can offer.

Sports Eye Safety 

Playing sports is a great way to get active and incorporate exercise into your day. Whether you’re an adult participating in a sports league or have a child who plays sports at school, don’t forget to protect your eyes while being active.

There are more than 600,000 sports-related eye injuries that occur each year, and 1/3 of these injuries occur in children. The good news? Most of these injuries could be prevented by wearing the appropriate protective eyewear. Even though protective eyewear plays such a big role in keeping eyes safe while playing sports, only 15% of children report wearing eye protection while playing sports.

Let’s take a look at the common eye injuries that may occur and how you (and your eye doctor) can keep your eyes protected.

Sports Eye Injuries

The type of injury and sports eye protection you need will depend on the sport you play. Common sports eye injuries include:

  • Blunt trauma to the eye, such as a hockey puck or baseball hitting your eye. This type of injury may lead to an eye socket fracture or other vision threading issues, such as a detached retina.
  • Penetrating injuries, such as a finger, ice chip, or even a fishing hook entering the eye can also occur. These injuries may cause punctures to the eyeball or corneal scratches.
  • Sun damage such as photokeratitis, which occurs after unprotected exposure to UV rays and causes a “sunburn” on your eyes, while skiing, doing water sports, or other outdoor activities.

Types of Sports Eyewear Protection

There are many different products out there to help children and adults keep their eyes safe while playing sports. Here are some tips:

  1. Choose the right type of eye protection. Different sports come with different eye injury risks, so choose your eyewear based on your activity. For example, The Vision Council recommends wearing sports goggles if you play basketball, soccer, squash, or tennis; face shields or guards if you play football, hockey, or lacrosse; cycling eyewear if you bike; and swimming goggles if you play water polo or swim.
  2. Check the standards. When selecting sports eye protection products, make sure they meet impact standards for the American Standards for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and that they fit properly to ensure maximized protection.
  3. Talk to your eye doctor. Your eye doctor can help you choose the best eye protection for you and your child. They’ll help you choose the right products and ensure they fit correctly. Plus, if you need glasses to see near and/or far, they can help you find sports protective eyewear and the right prescription.

Vision Plans

VSP 130

This plan, with premiums 100% covered by Aristocrat for all tier levels, includes comprehensive coverage with an annual eye exam and pays up to $130 towards contacts every year or glasses every 2 years.

VSP 150

This plan includes an annual eye exam and pays up to $150 towards contacts every year or glasses every year.

VSP Easy Choice

This plan has the most comprehensive coverage with an annual eye exam. This plan allows employees 1 upgrade option per year which allows for additional benefits.

You may pick from:

  • $250 Frame Allowance
  • Anti-Reflective Lenses
  • Progressive Lenses
  • Photochromatic Lenses
  • Contacts (in lieu of glasses)
  • $200 General Allowance

Note: Easy Choice Option is not available at Costco locations.

Plan Features VSP 130 VSP150 VSP Easy Choice
Exam every 12 months $25 copay $10 copay $10 copay
Frames
(20% off excess of allowance)
$130 allowance;
Every other calendar year
$150 allowance;
Every other calendar year
$150 allowance;
Every calendar year
Lenses every 12 months
Single Vision
Bifocal
Trifocal
Lenticular
$25 copay $10 copay $10 copay
Lens Enhancements
Standard progressive lenses
Premium progressive lenses
Custom progressive lenses
$0 copay
$95 – $105 copay
$150 – $175 copay
$0 copay
$95 – $105 copay
$150 – $175 copay
Upgrade available
Contact Lenses every 12 months ($60 exam allowance) $130 allowance $150 allowance $150 allowance
Additional Benefits
Sun care and UV protection
Polycarbonate lenses
(for dependent child)
Retinal screening
Laser correction

Not included
Included

Up to $39 copay
Average of 15% off

Included

Up to $39 copay
Average of 15% off

See the Benefits Guide or benefit summaries for detailed plan information.

2026 Cost for Coverage (Per Paycheck)

Coverage Level 130 150 Easy Choice
Employee Only $0.00 $1.86 $3.05
Employee + Spouse/DP $3.76 $6.20
Employee + Child(ren) $4.03 $6.64
Employee + Family $6.48 $10.65