VSP Optics to Expand Access to Unity Distributor Partner Labs; Will Increase Investment in Unity Lens Portfolio and Reduce VSPOne Lab Network

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. - VSP^® Optics today announced it will expand access to its network of Unity distributor labs, providing VSP network doctors with more freedom of choice in fulfilling Unity lens portfolio orders for their patients. The company will continue its investment in growing the Unity portfolio and will reduce its own VSPOne lab operations as Unity distributor labs assume order fulfillment.

Unity distributor labs are certified to produce the full suite of Unity products that continue to grow in popularity. As orders shift to Unity distributor labs, VSPOne will begin tapering volume to its labs and will close its Florida, Texas, and California locations by 2025. VSPOne locations in Hawaii and Ohio will remain open to fulfill specialty program orders.

"Doctors have asked for more choice and control in labs they work with. The expansion of the Unity distributor lab network will give them that choice and the flexibility to access our leading proprietary lens products. We are confident in the Unity distributor lab network and their proven ability to serve practices with great quality and consistency," said VSP Vision Chief Commercial Officer Scott Hopeck. "While it is a difficult decision to reduce our lab operations, it allows us to better respond to customers and continue our focus to innovate, invest, and grow the Unity lens portfolio to meet the needs of network doctors and their patients."

VSP network doctors can learn more about the network of Unity distributor labs here and can contact their VSP Optics business consultant for questions and support.

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About VSP Vision
At VSP Vision^™, our purpose is to empower human potential through sight. As the first national not-for-profit vision benefits company, this is what drives everything we do. For nearly 70 years, VSP has been the leader in health-focused vision care. Every day, the people that power our complementary businesses-VSP^® Vision Care, Marchon Eyewear, Inc., Visionworks^®, Eyefinity^®, Eyeconic, VSP^® Optics, and VSP^® Ventures-work together to create a world where everyone can bring their best vision to life. That means providing affordable access to eye care and eyewear for more than 85 million members through a network of more than 42,000 doctors. It also means expanding access to vision care to those disadvantaged by income, distance, or disaster through VSP Vision^™ Eyes of Hope^®. To date, more than 4 million people in need have received access to no-cost eye care and eyewear through one of our Eyes of Hope programs. Learn more about how we're reinvesting in greater vision, health, and opportunities for all at vspvision.com.