5 Reasons Unity Via Progressives Mean Never Settling for Second Best [Infographic]

7/20/2020

When it comes to visual performance, settling for anything but the best isn’t an option. From their inception, Unity Via Progressive Lenses were designed to provide the “best” vision possible and according to the following facts, they’ve done just that.

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11 Comments

Susan

7/22/2020 11:53:41 am

I find it convenient that this is supposed to be unbiased. I have been a licensed optician for over 20 years and I go by what my patient reactions are my redo rate and performance rate. I dont think Unity lenses are bad but they are not the best eiather. Vsp wants to monopolize and control everything. VSP CHOICE IS NO CHOISE. AMERICAN I THINK NOT. NO FREEDOM NO CHOICE!!!!!!!! THIS ADVERTISEMENT WAS A MARKETING TOOL NOT FACTS. Every Lens company say their lenses are the best.

Stephen H.

7/23/2020 04:11:42 pm

Hi, Susan. Thanks for reaching out to voice some of your concerns. We appreciate and acknowledge your opinions. In terms of Unity Via Progressive Lenses, we’ve performed extensive wearer trials and ECP surveys to compile the information you see in the infographic posted above. If you’re interested, I invite you to read on how we came up with some of this data:

Unity Via Information Sheet:
• https://bit.ly/2OT2VdS
See what other ECPs are saying about Unity Via lenses:
• https://bit.ly/2OOGHcH
Learn more about the advanced technology behind Unity Via with this in-depth white paper:
• https://bit.ly/30E32zi

Again, we realize that the new VSP ophthalmic formulary changes are significant. We recommend reaching out to your Ophthalmic Business Consultant to explore how your practice can thrive and provide greater value to your patients.

Have a great day,

Stephen H.
Unity Lenses

Steven Newman

7/28/2020 07:49:27 am

I am sorry to see VSP shift to the arm twisting marketing technique. Even if it was the best product, it does not feel good. We had the opinion that VSP was one of the best options for our patients. You have forced us to honestly explain that you are deciding for them what options they should choose. They will be better served seeking other alternatives. I understand your numbers. Can you understand that your VSP One labs leave a bad taste in our mouths. The service is not the same as we receive elsewhere. The quality is not the same. I have shared specifics with our rep. It has not improved the situation. We will miss the days when you aided us in doing our jobs well. I understand that we are a dying breed that still make business decisions based on the best interests of our patients. We are just disappointed that VSP decided to change their model.

Stephen H.

8/4/2020 03:00:43 pm

Hello, Steven. I want to thank you for your feedback and acknowledge your concerns about the significant changes coming to the VSP ophthalmic product formulary. Changes like these can feel sudden. We’d love to connect with you to discuss further and see how we can better support you and your practice. Please feel free to contact your VSP Ophthalmic Business Consultant, or send an email to unity@vsp.com.

Thanks again and be well.

Stephen H.
Unity Lenses

Robert Melrose

8/4/2020 12:08:13 pm

We have found the Unity product to be our most accepted progressive lens to date. We have had less issues with this product than any other progressive we have ever tried. The product is excellent and is our go to lens of choice not only for quality but for our own profit.

I wish the panel doctors could understand the mechanics behind these changes. Ultimately Luxottica and VSP will dominate this market.

VSP has done everything they can to maximize our reimbursement but one had to understand how to access this. By purchasing and controlling the supply chain, VSP was able to glean off profits from these profit centers to give back to the member doctors. All the member doctors had to do is utilize these products.

Our muti-doctor practice saw a $250,000 increase in net profits when we did this as compared to the year before.This was in addition to increased patient volume. Our patients also did not spend a dime more than they would have for similar product from other lens manufacturers. No other insurance program did this for us during that time.

Sadly most doctors just look at their exam fee reimbursement to see if they are making more money. When that is stagnant they feel like they are making less. If they would only look at the bigger picture they would see that VSP has a winning battle plan to expand coverage to more businesses and increase the member doctor's revenue if only the member doctors learn how to utilize this strategy.

Remember, VSP has to sell their plans to HR directors and they want to see lower cost. At least VSP is making us better than whole by their method of paying us. No one else is or will.

Kristen Jones

8/12/2020 03:00:17 pm

“New Infographic Reveals Truth”!? Interesting the truth could be derived from a survey of a whopping 93 opticians. Perhaps instead of continuing to push its silly propaganda, VSP might try a different, more refreshing approach by actually being honest. The truth is Unity lenses are average at best and their lab customer service is subpar. We all know VSP stopped supporting private practice years ago, but must we regularly be subjected to the patronizing reassurances that it functions with our best interests in mind? Meanwhile as VSP contributes to the erosion of our business, our options, and our choices?

David Carlton

8/18/2020 09:30:21 am

Kristen you hit it on the head.

VSP spins their lenses and coatings into much higher quality than they really have. Additionally, through economic means, they are restricting our choices in what we have available to recommend to our patients. They can spin it all they want, but we the providers know the truth. One thing they can not spin into truth is what decade did we as providers last get any increase in our exam reimbursement? in fact we have had huge decreases resulting from VSP going to Choice Plans from Signature Plans.

Max Bailey

8/12/2020 06:21:22 pm

How surprising. VSP says their products are the best. "Learning how utilize this strategy" is code for talking my patients into using the lenses that provide better reimbursement for me, irregardless of what is in the patients' best interest.

Stephen Hoops

9/28/2020 10:39:23 am

Hi, Max.

Thanks for reaching out today. We hear you and understand that you have concerns with the updated VSP ophthalmic product formulary. These changes are significant, and we know they can feel sudden. For now, we would love to have the opportunity to connect to discuss and possibly explore how we can better support you and your practice. Please feel free to contact your VSP Ophthalmic Business Consultant or send an email to unity@vsp.com.

Thanks again and be well.

Stephen H.
Unity Lenses

Optician

8/15/2020 08:37:59 am

So if EssilorLux were to allow VSP lenses on the Eyemed formulary would you go back to the old reimbursement schedule?

Stephen H.

9/28/2020 10:38:42 am

Thanks for reaching out and for your question. For now, we encourage you to contact your VSP Ophthalmic Business Consultant to discuss this and any other questions you might have around the updated ophthalmic product formulary.

Thanks again and be well.

Stephen H.
Unity Lenses

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