Since 1938, Hi-Tech Optical, has specialized in comprehensive, turnkey safety eye glass programs. As one of the Midwest’s largest Safety Optical Laboratories, Hi-Tech Optical serves employees of the nation’s largest industrial plants, as well as ophthalmologists and optometrists. Cost containment, verified eligibility, multiple location and Freedom of Choice doctor participation plans are among the programs offered.
Design Options
Years of dedication to the unique safety requirements of industry allows Hi-Tech to customize a plan that maximizes the benefits to your company and every eligible employee. Peace of mind is the ultimate deliverable. Hi-Tech professionals handle onsite responsibilities, freeing your staff to focus on growing your business and operating your plants. The needs of management and labor are integrated into one complete, comprehensive safety eyeglass program. Read more about our program design options.
Safety Eyewear Eligibility System (SEES)
SEES monitors employee eligibility to control the number of safety glasses each employee is allowed to order. Employees cannot abuse the system and order more safety eyewear than what is outlined in the company’s guidelines. The SEES system alone will save you thousands of dollars annually. Read more about SEES.
Warranty Periods
Given the demanding environment in which the product must perform, safety eyewear should be fabricated to take a great deal of abuse. In selecting an appropriate vendor, check to see that the provider will stand behind its product and service. At Hi-Tech Optical, prescription accuracy is unconditionally guaranteed. Frame materials are guaranteed for a minimum of one year, regardless of use. Read more about our warranty policy.
Service
Customer Service: Gaining a quick answer to a thorny technical question or an expedited shipment in an emergency can become a frustration to the person in charge of a company's safety eyewear program. In selecting an eyewear service vendor, review the proficiency and depth of experience in the Customer Service Department. A well-trained, courteous and knowledgeable staff can save you many headaches in effectively administering your safety eyewear program.
Order Turnaround: Safety prescription eyewear is a time-sensitive protective device and must be worn by the employee as soon as possible. While occasional backlogs and unusual prescriptions may periodically delay the turnaround time of an individual order, the following schedule should serve as a benchmark in judging the performance of your safety eyewear provider:
- Plastic Lenses - 3 to 6 Production Days
- Glass & Polycarbonate Lenses - 4 to 7 Production Days
Should you experience delays beyond these perimeters, it may be wise to review either your program design or solicit the proposal of a competing vendor.
Auxiliary Services: Special cost center billings, vision acuity screening, safety eyewear audits and employee utilization reports are but a few of the extra features a well-designed safety eyewear program should contain. In selecting a vendor, it is wise to anticipate your future program demands and seek an eyewear provider that will grow as your program evolves. Complete, comprehensive and flexible safety eyewear programs are our specialty at Hi-Tech Optical.