# VSP Vision

> VSP Vision is the largest not-for-profit vision benefits and eye care company in the United States, founded in 1955 by a group of Northern California optometrists who pioneered the idea of prepaid vision insurance. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, VSP now operates a vertically integrated portfolio spanning vision insurance, eyewear brands (Marchon, Altair, Marcolin), lens technology (VSP Optics), retail (Visionworks, Eyeconic), and practice-management software (Eyefinity). Backed by roughly 85 million members and a network of tens of thousands of independent eye doctors, the company frames its mission as empowering human potential through sight, and funds one of the industry's largest charitable arms, VSP Eyes of Hope.

- **Founded:** 1955
- **Headquarters:** Rancho Cordova, California, United States
- **Founders:** Bernhardt N. Thal (Founding optometrist / early leader), Marvin Poston (Co-founding optometrist)
- **Team size:** ~11,000 employees
- **Products:** VSP Vision Care, Marchon Eyewear, Marcolin, Visionworks, VSP Optics
- **Notable:** Founded the first vision insurance company in the United States (1955), Grew to approximately 85 million members and tens of thousands of provider locations, VSP Eyes of Hope has provided no-cost eye care to more than 4.5 million people in need

## Products & services

- **VSP Vision Care** — Vision insurance and benefits plans for employers, government (FEDVIP), and individuals, delivered through a network of independent eye doctors.
- **Marchon Eyewear** — Global designer, manufacturer and distributor of eyewear and sunglasses, including licensed fashion brands. Acquired 2008.
- **Marcolin** — Italian eyewear design and manufacturing group acquired by VSP in December 2025, expanding its global frame portfolio.
- **Visionworks** — National optical retail chain offering exams, frames and lenses. Acquired 2019.
- **VSP Optics** — Ophthalmic lens and lens-enhancement technology, including proprietary lens and coating products.
- **Eyefinity** — Practice-management software and electronic health records for eye care practices (including OfficeMate).
- **Eyeconic** — Direct-to-consumer online eyewear retailer that syncs with VSP benefits.
- **VSP Eyes of Hope** — Charitable program providing no-cost eye care, eyewear and disaster relief.

## Achievements

- Founded the first vision insurance company in the United States (1955)
- Grew to approximately 85 million members and tens of thousands of provider locations
- VSP Eyes of Hope has provided no-cost eye care to more than 4.5 million people in need
- Acquired Marchon Eyewear (2008), Visionworks (2019) and Marcolin (2025)
- Rebranded from VSP Global to VSP Vision in 2022 to emphasize a health-focused identity

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — VSP Vision completed its acquisition of Italian eyewear group Marcolin (reported at roughly $1.8 billion), expanding its global eyewear manufacturing and distribution.
- **2025-09** — VSP Vision entered a definitive agreement to acquire Marcolin from PAI Partners and other minority shareholders.
- **2025-01** — VSP named Nicola Zotta president of optics and CEO of Marchon Eyewear and Marcolin as part of leadership changes.

## Links

- Website: https://vspvision.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/vsp-vision
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/vspvisioncare
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/vspvision
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vspvision
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/VSPVisionCare

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Last updated: 2026-07-25