Vision Insurance for New Business Owners
If you're staring at a laptop running your new business, your eyes are working overtime - and your old employer vision plan is gone. A standalone vision plan is one of the easiest additions after going independent: annual eye exam, allowance for new frames or contacts, blue-light upgrades, usually $12-$25 a month. Pays for itself in one visit.
What's covered
Annual eye exam
One comprehensive exam per year, fully or mostly covered. Includes screening for screen-time eye strain and early signs of conditions like glaucoma.
Glasses allowance
Typically $100-$200 toward frames + lenses. Most plans include blue-light coating, anti-reflective, and photochromic upgrades at a discount.
Contact lenses
Annual supply of disposables or extended-wear lenses, plus the fitting exam.
LASIK discounts
15-30% off corrective surgery through in-network providers - useful if you're considering it now that you're managing your own benefits.
Online retailer access
Many plans work with Warby Parker, Zenni, and other modern online eyewear retailers.
How much does it cost?
Worth it after leaving an employer plan?
If you wear glasses or contacts: yes, almost always. The annual exam plus one box of contacts easily exceeds a year of premium. Even with perfect vision, the annual exam can catch screen-related eye strain early - useful when your business runs on a screen.
Ready to see your options?
Answer a few quick questions and a licensed advisor will email your personalized plan options within one business hour. 100% free, no obligation.