Technology and vision have long seen eye to eye, so to speak. From electron microscopes to camera phones to the Hubble telescope, humans always look for new ways to use the power of digital to improve their power to see. So it should be no surprise that eye care itself has gone digital, from the first walk-in to the final fitting. Here's a quick look at how digital is transforming eye care.

The prevalence and impact of diabetes on your workforce might surprise you. The Center for Disease Prevention and Control in 2017 reported more than 30 million Americans have diabetes and 84 million have pre-diabetes. Fortunately for employers who offer a well-utilized vision plan, eye exams are one of the easiest and non-invasive ways to detect early signs of diabetes and help monitor those diagnosed with the disease.

The term "ICD-10 code" may make your eyes glaze over, but this powerful little acronym is one that can have real cost and wellness implication--and benefit--for employers and members alike.

Fewer than 1 in 6 adults who wear sunglasses say they do so for eye health, according to a poll by the Vision Council. And, nearly 20% do not believe their eyes are at risk from the sun. Do your employees understand the need to protect their eyes from UV and blue light out in the sun, and are they using their vision benefits to help?

More people have myopia – nearsightedness – than in the past, and the rate of new myopia cases is accelerating. By keeping tabs on the trends and treatments for myopia, it's possible to help slow its impact, especially among the young people who are greatly affected.