For current members, that means taking advantage of existing benefits and making sure that vision care is a part of your family’s overall healthcare plan. If you are thinking about becoming a VSP member, we’ll show you how you can save money with VSP and different ways improving your vision can lead to a healthy lifestyle.

We’ve relaunched our interactive Web site SeeMuchMore.com! Check it out to see the new look and feel, plus videos, tips, and testimonials! 

Here are a few of the highlights:

• A fan of “Jay Walking” on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno? You’ll love our new EyeQ video series! Also included is the VSP EyeFiles series and videos about benefits enjoyed by VSP members.
• Show your creativity with our fun, interactive features including the make your own eye chart app
• Join us! Find links to our Twitter feed, Facebook page and resources for finding a doctor
• And (See) Much More 

As you explore the site, remember, being a VSP member helps save money in eyecare services. In addition to having access to amazing private practice doctors, VSP members also have a huge selection of eyewear in popular, fashion brands. And most importantly … eyesight is important and taking care of our eyes should be a priority for everyone!

Tell us your thoughts about SeeMuchMore.com!

Verint Systems, Inc

VSP utilizes Verint’s Impact 360 Workforce Optimization software as an enabling solution to help foster a performance culture grounded in four key areas: systems, service, value and people. “Delivering world class service to our members and doctor network are vital to VSP’s success and core to our culture,” said Laura Costa, Chief Operating Officer, VSP Vision Care. ”With workforce optimization and speech/data analytics, we’re able to think about our business in new ways. Beyond savings, this approach is yielding impressive results through increased customer satisfaction, deeper insight into customer service representative efficiency and productivity, and enhanced coaching, training and performance.”

With this new software, VSP has improved its contact center handle times, customer service representative (CSR) availability and shift scheduling—efficiencies that have resulted in roughly $3 million in savings in year one alone.

VSP provider Dr. Laura Miller with Northwest Hills Eyecare spoke with FOX7 – KTBC to discuss the connection between eye exams and diabetes and to preview the Austin event.

EnVision will allow VSP members to have easy access to view their benefits, find a doctor, as well as view the hottest trends in eyewear.

Just for fun!
Each monthly edition will highlight a prize to give away to one lucky reader. The prizes range from vacation destinations to the hottest electronic gadgets.

Sign -Up , then check out the first edition of EnVision.

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Jill N. is a member of the VSP Global Public Relations team.

Our newest mobile clinic, Eyenstein, was featured last week on CBS 3  in Philadelphia with his friend, Bess the Book Bus, regarding outreach we did with local Girls and Boys Clubs in the area. Check out Dr. Berman and Bess founder, Jennifer, as they talk about the importance of eyesight and getting kids excited about reading!

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Here’s a clip of Governor Parkinson reading the proclamation, local optometrists who volunteered their time, and patients who received the service.

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We were able to help over 65 residents receive much-needed eyecare on Eye on Diabetes Day.

In honor of #BlogHer10, we asked this year’s attendees on twitter to send us their eyecare questions. We received lots of great questions and wanted to share just a few of them along with the answers. Be sure to follow @VSPVisionCare for more tips and useful information related to eyecare and eyewear.

@CleverGayle – When should children have their first vision test?

– Eyecare experts say children should have their first eye exam when they’re only 6 months old. They should have another one between 2 and 3 years, just before kindergarten, and then annually after that. More on children and eyecare.

@msmorev – I’d like to know the best way to protect my eyes from the computer screen.

– American workers spend 6 hours a day using a computer or digital device so it’s important to take frequent breaks. The next time you’re sitting in front of your computer, remember the 20-20-20 rule: after 20 minutes of computer use, look at something 20 feet away, for 20 seconds. Check out some more tips on how to keep your eyes safe in a digital world.

@toonces1989 - is it really essential to have your eyes dilated if you’re not having any problems?

– Yes, eyecare experts recommend getting your eyes dilated every year. Dilation allows your eye doctor to make sure your eyes are healthy. During a dilated eye exam, your eye doctor can see the blood vessels in your eyes, which can show signs of chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. With age, the pupil becomes smaller, making dilation even more essential. More on the importance of dilation.

Thanks everyone for sending us these great questions. We’ll continue to answer the other questions that were submitted through our Twitter account – @vspvisioncare. So, be sure to follow us and keep the questions coming. We want to know what you’re thinking about when it comes to your eyes!

“I am overwhelmed,” said Dr. Jill Yamada. “Everything has exceeded our expectations.”

The entire makeover only took 72 hours to complete. The end result made a huge difference for the doctors, as well as their patients.

The VSP Global Spark program was launched recently, offering eye doctors makeover tips and tools to enhance the experience they provide to their patients while also helping to grow their business. Eyefinity/OfficeMate President Steve Baker hosts the series. You can watch him and the rest of the makeover crew in the entire series of webisodes at www.vspglobal.com/spark.