As the holiday season arrives and schedules fill with family gatherings, school events and year-end plans, it is easy to forget about the vision benefits that will expire on December 31, 2025. Many patients do not realize that unused insurance allowances and flexible spending dollars often disappear at the end of the calendar year. At Fox Chase Family Eye Care, we want to make sure you and your loved ones receive the full value of the benefits you have already earned.
Whether you need a routine exam, new glasses or updated contact lenses, now is the perfect time to take care of your family’s vision needs before your benefits reset.
Why Your Year-End Benefits Matter
Most vision insurance plans and flexible spending accounts operate on an annual cycle. This means that the allowances for annual eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and certain medical eye care services will reset on December 31. If you have not used your coverage yet, waiting until the new year will cause those unused dollars to disappear.
Your vision benefits are designed to help you maintain clear, comfortable vision. Using them now is a simple and practical way to support your eye health without paying out of pocket.
A Great Time for a Family Eye Exam
If you have been putting off your family’s annual eye exams, December is a helpful reminder to get everyone checked. Exams do more than update your prescription. They also allow us to monitor eye development, detect early signs of disease, and address issues such as dry eye or digital eye strain.
Children benefit from regular eye exams because vision changes can affect learning, sports, and confidence. Adults gain peace of mind knowing their eyes are healthy and their vision is clear for work and driving. Seniors can receive important screenings for age-related changes such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
Using your year-end benefits for a family exam helps everyone begin 2026 seeing their best.
Update Your Glasses Before Your Benefits Reset
Eyewear is one of the most common and valuable ways to use remaining benefits. If your glasses are scratched, uncomfortable, outdated, or no longer meet your visual needs, now is the ideal time to replace them.
Your benefits may help you cover:
- Prescription eyeglasses
- Prescription sunglasses
- Upgraded lenses, such as progressives or blue light protection
- Children’s frames and lenses
- Safety eyewear if your job requires it
With a full optical selection at Fox Chase Family Eye Care, our eye care team can help you choose frames that fit comfortably, feel great and match your personal style.
Stock Up on Contact Lenses
If you wear contact lenses, you can use your remaining 2025 coverage to order a fresh supply. Contact lens benefits often include daily, monthly or toric lenses, as well as multifocals for patients who need help with both near and distance vision. If your contacts have been feeling dry or uncomfortable, this is also a good time to schedule a contact lens evaluation to review your fit and consider newer options.
Do Not Wait Until the Last Minute
Because many patients remember their benefits expiring in December, appointments fill up quickly. Scheduling early ensures you can find a time that fits your routine and gives you enough time to order glasses or contacts before your plan resets at the end of the year.
Our team is here to make the process simple and stress free. We can help you review your insurance benefits, choose the right eyewear, and ensure you do not miss out on the coverage you have already paid for.
Start 2026 With Clear, Comfortable Vision
Your eyesight affects every part of your day, from reading and driving to working and enjoying time with family. Using your 2025 benefits now is an easy way to take care of your vision and prepare for a healthy start to the new year.
Whether you need an updated prescription, new glasses, contact lenses or a routine exam for your family, Fox Chase Family Eye Care is ready to help.
Use it or lose it before December 31, 2025. Schedule your eye care appointment today and start the new year seeing clearly and comfortably.