| Vision Discount Plan (Eyemed/VSP) | Medical Insurance (BCBS, Aetna, Harvard Pilgrim) | |
| Cost | $104-$390 annually ($4-15/paycheck) + medical insurance premiums | Costs vary widely depending on employers, subsidies, coverages ($0-$800/m) |
| Wellness/Routine Exam + prescription for glasses | ✅ | ✅ |
| Annual Medical Eye Evaluation (diabetes, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, headaches) | ✗ | ✅ |
| Emergency Eye Care (infection, injury, eyelid bumps, new flashes/floaters) | ✗ | ✅ |
| Prescription for Glasses, Prescription for Contact Lenses | ✅ | ✅ |
| Contact Lens Materials | Discount contacts approximately $100-$200 (depending on the plan) | Typically does not discount contacts (join our EyeQ Club for discounts) |
| Eyeglasses or Sunglasses | Discount glasses approximately 20-40% (depending on the plan) | Typically does not discount glasses (join our EyeQ Club for discounts) |