UnitedHealthcare Launches National Vision Laboratory Network Relationship with Essilor Labs

UnitedHealthcare has launched a national vision laboratory network to better serve eye care professionals and meet the needs of more than 19 million vision plan participants. The laboratory network has launched in collaboration with Essilor, which operates the largest optical lab network in the country.

The expanded laboratory options are now serving UnitedHealthcare’s eye care provider network, which includes independent optometrists and ophthalmologists. The laboratory network expansion was announced this week by John Ryan, general manager of UnitedHealthcare Vision, at the Vision Monday Global Leadership Summit in New York.

“Expanding the UnitedHealthcare Vision laboratory network is an important part of our strategy to help eye care professionals provide our millions of vision plan participants access to quality eye care and affordable, stylish eyewear,” Mr. Ryan said in a company news release. “This expansion gives eye care providers more choice and flexibility, while consumers benefit from access to the full range of eyewear technology and future product innovations.”