How to Maximize Your Vision Benefits Before the End of the Year

As the year comes to a close, many vision insurance benefits are approaching their expiration date. If you haven’t used your benefits yet, you may be leaving valuable coverage unused. Vision plans typically operate on a “use it or lose it” basis, meaning any remaining benefits usually reset on January 1. Scheduling an appointment at City Eye Optometry before the end of the year allows you to protect your eye health while getting the most value from your vision insurance.

Schedule a Comprehensive Eye Exam

A comprehensive eye exam is one of the most important ways to use your vision benefits. Beyond checking your prescription, an eye exam evaluates your overall eye health and can detect early signs of conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and dry eye syndrome.

Even if your vision feels stable, an annual exam is essential. Many eye conditions develop gradually and without noticeable symptoms. Using your benefits now ensures your eyes are thoroughly evaluated and sets you up for a strong start to the new year.

Update Your Prescription and Lenses

If your glasses or contact lenses feel less clear than they used to, this is the perfect time to update your prescription. Vision insurance often includes an allowance for lenses, making it more affordable to upgrade before benefits reset.

Updating your lenses can improve:

• Visual clarity and comfort

• Eye strain and headaches

• Performance at work or while driving

This is also a great opportunity to explore lens enhancements such as anti-reflective coatings, blue light filtering, or progressive lenses, depending on your visual needs.

Explore New Frames Before Benefits Reset

Many vision plans include a frame allowance that expires at the end of the year. If you’ve been putting off new glasses, now is the time to browse new frame styles and materials. At City Eye Optometry, you can find frames that balance comfort, durability, and style. Using your frame benefit before it resets allows you to refresh your look while maximizing the value of your coverage.

Stock Up on Contact Lenses

If you wear contact lenses, end-of-year benefits are a great opportunity to stock up. Most vision plans provide coverage or allowances for contact lenses, and ordering before the year ends can save you out-of-pocket costs. Having an adequate supply on hand ensures you’re prepared for the coming year and helps avoid gaps in vision correction if benefits change or reset.

Don’t Let Your Vision Benefits Go to Waste

Vision insurance is an investment in your eye health, but it only provides value when it’s used. Waiting until the new year may mean paying more out of pocket for services and eyewear you could have covered today. Appointments tend to fill quickly as the year comes to a close, so planning ahead is key.

Plans we accept include Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue View Vision, Boston HealthNet, Cigna, Davis Vision, EyeMed, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, HPI, Humana, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth, Medicare, Spectera, Tufts Health Plan, UMR, UniCare, UnitedHealthcare, and VSP (Open Access Providers).

Schedule Your Year-End Eye Exam at City Eye Optometry

Now is the perfect time to take advantage of your remaining vision benefits. A comprehensive eye exam, updated prescription, new frames, or contact lenses can all be covered or partially covered before your benefits reset.

Contact City Eye Optometry to schedule your eye exam and make the most of your vision benefits before the end of the year. Visit any of our convenient locations in Bellingham and Brockton in Massachusetts, or Vernon and Middletown in Connecticut. Call (978)-208-2390 to book an appointment.