Vision Care Direct of Oklahoma

Did you know diabetes affects over 38 million Americans and is the 7th leading cause of death in the US? Plus, annual healthcare costs often exceed $20,000, and diabetes costs $5.4B a year in missed work. As an employer, you can make a difference with Remote Patient Monitoring: - RPM tracks blood sugar level changes in real time. - Employees get personalized recommendations effortlessly. For someone with pre-diabetes, an RPM program can support lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 50%! Empower your employees with RPM technology for early detection and proactive management. Boost health outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance job satisfaction. Learn how VCD's RPM program can support workplace health: https://lnkd.in/dJuch2xJ #EmployeeWellness #DiabetesManagement #WorkplaceHealth #VisionCareDirectOK

Did you know eye pain was a leading cause of ER visits? August is National Eye Exam month, the perfect opportunity to remind your patients to get their eyes checked and catch a wide range of potential eye health problems early. Learn more about eye pain and subscribe for more optometry news: https://lnkd.in/gDeSyvEd #EyeHealth #HealthyVision #PatientEducation #VisionCare #EyeWellness #Optometry #VSDO

What do Millennials and Gen Z want at work? The answer is wellness benefits! Eye health and wellness initiatives are a must-have for younger workers, and employers who offer these perks see improved productivity and job satisfaction. Employers, take note and attract top talent: https://lnkd.in/gMWExXYq. #EyeWellness #WorkPerks #HappyWorkers #GenZ #Millennials

Did you know early detection can reduce diabetes risk by 50%? With VCD’s Remote Patient Monitoring program, you can catch diabetes up to 7 years before symptoms appear! Giving employees access to an RPM program can help reduce the $22,000 annual management costs linked to diabetes, enhance health outcomes, and improve quality of life. For employers, this incentive will reduce absenteeism and loss of productivity. Learn more about how RPM is changing lives: https://lnkd.in/dTA3S6RU #DiabetesManagement #HealthAtWork #RemotePatientMonitoring #VisionCareDirectOK

Did you know that 450 million kids worldwide need eye health treatment? Johnson & Johnson is addressing this issue with its Sight for Kids initiative, which has already reached more than 50 million students through school-based programs! This inspiring milestone is a reminder of the impact educators can have on students’ eye health: https://lnkd.in/gxZagJwr #EyeHealthForAll #StudentWellness #HealthyVision #SeeTheChange #ChildrensEyeHealth #VisionCareDirectOK

Stress can take a toll on employees’ health. Did you know it could impact vision? From blurred vision to dry eyes, stress can take a toll on eye health and lead to complications. Don’t let employees suffer from the negative consequences of stress! Learn more about the connection between stress and eye health, and consider offering vision benefits: https://lnkd.in/geYcnED9 #EyeHealthAtWork #EmployeePerks #VisionBenefits #VSDO #VisionCareDirectOK

Understanding how to prevent myopia is critical as myopia rates soar. With projections that 58.4% of the U.S. population could be affected by 2050, timely detection and prevention are essential. Regular eye exams and managing screen time can help. Consider recommending Vision Care Direct (VCD)plans to ensure your patients receive affordable and effective myopia treatment: https://lnkd.in/d3jSxEZm #MyopiaPrevention #VisionCareDirect #Optometry

AI is revolutionizing dry eye disease management. New tools can use visual aids, such as grading scales and images, to enhance diagnosis. How do you see AI changing the future of diagnosis? Are you already using any AI-powered tools? Tell us in the comments and subscribe for more optometry news: https://lnkd.in/g4n9g5Cw #AIInOptometry #Optometry #EyeHealth #VSDOVisionaries #VSDO #VisionCareDirectOK

It's back-to-school season, and it's time to talk about healthy habits for your students' eyes! Here's a quick rundown of screen time recommendations for kids: - Limit recreational screen time to 1-2 hours daily. - Encourage breaks. Every 20 minutes, look away for 20 seconds to reduce eye strain. - Give students opportunities to spend time outdoors, as natural light can help prevent myopia. - Educate parents about blue light and the benefits of blue light lenses. For more tips: https://lnkd.in/g_nDY6EW #HealthyEyes #BackToSchool #EyeHealth #ScreenTime #TeacherTips #VSDO #VisionCareDirectOK

Are you an optometrist looking to get more out of your online presence? Social media could be the answer. With a creative and engaging strategy in place, you can: - Educate patients about eye health topics. - Encourage them to seek care. - Share reminders to schedule regular eye exams. - Generate interest for special offers and new products. - Communicate about what makes your practice different. - And much more! From prevention tips to new treatments, your expertise can make a real impact. Learn how to leverage social platforms to grow your practice and improve community eye health in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/di_4twCQ #Optometry #OptometryMarketing #EyeHealth #VSDO