This article is sponsored by our partner VSP. Get the lowest out-of-pocket costs and see serious savings on a comprehensive eye exam, glasses, and lens enhancements with vision plans tailored for freelancers with VSP Individual Vision Plans

Self-employment can feel empowering, exciting, and liberating. But there’s also some level of administrative “fun” required of freelancers, gig workers, and solopreneurs—including management of all of those behind-the-scenes details that a full-time employer traditionally handles. Details like vision insurance and how to make sure you’re getting good coverage for your next eye exam and pair of glasses. 

You already likely know the importance of having basic health insurance and may have started with that. Sometimes though, the “add-ons,” like vision or dental insurance, that may not seem as important in the moment, shouldn’t be ignored.

Eye Exams and Early Detection

Did you know early signs of health conditions can be detected by your eye doctor, like one through VSP Individual Vision Plans during your annual eye exam? Your eye doctor can detect signs of conditions like diabetes during an annual eye exam years before you show other signs of the disease. In addition, eye exams can identify both eye and general health conditions, such as:

• Macular degeneration
• Glaucoma
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Heart Disease

Save on Eye Care and Eye Wear

When you don’t have a vision plan, routine vision services can add up. Below are some 2023 estimated costs for the most common services provide by optometrists:

*Comparison based on national averages for comprehensive eye exams and most commonly purchased brands. This chart represents a typical savings for VSP Individual Vision Plans today.  

New frames and lenses often start above $200, so having coverage for your glasses can save you a lot on out-of-pocket expenses when you include your lens enhancements and exams, even after accounting for the cost of your annual plan premium.  

Access to Convenient Care

Finding a doctor you trust and who takes the time to get to know you and your eyes is an important consideration when choosing a vision plan. With more than 36,000 private-practice doctors, and over 700 retail locations, VSP Individual Vision Plans has one of the largest networks in the country. So, you’re likely to find a conveniently located in-network doctor near you.   

As a freelancer, finding the best vision insurance is critical to your bottom line and your eye health. Learn more about how you can protect your eyes with a VSP Individual Vision Plans today.