Every year, families across Fort Worth quietly lose hundreds of dollars in unused benefits simply because life gets busy.Vision insurance doesn’t roll over. If you don’t use it before December 31, it disappears.
At Southwest Family Eye Health Center, we see it all the time: patients come in thinking they have coverage, only to learn their benefits ended days ago. It’s not your fault. That’s why we’re here: to remind you that your wellness matters, your benefits matter, and there’s still time to use both.
If you haven’t scheduled your comprehensive eye exam or updated your contact lens prescription this year, now’s the time.
What Does Vision Insurance Cover?
Vision insurance often seems confusing, especially because it's not the same as medical insurance. While coverage varies from plan to plan, most vision insurance plans include:
- One comprehensive eye exam per year
- An allowance or discount on eyeglass frames and lenses
- Contact lens fitting or supply coverage
- Potential savings on specialty services (depending on the provider)
In short, vision insurance helps cover routine eye care and eyewear. It helps you stay ahead of vision changes, manage screen strain, and catch early signs of eye disease before they become bigger, more expensive problems.
And remember: most plans reset on January 1. Unused benefits don’t roll into 2026.
Fort Worth Families: This Is About More Than Just Glasses
Your eye exam isn’t just a perk; it’s part of your annual wellness routine.
Families juggling school schedules, sports, and screen time need care that sees the big picture. Routine eye exams can help with:
- Early detection of eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration
- Managing screen-related eye strain
- Supporting kids' learning by catching vision issues early
- Keeping your prescription accurate for safe driving - especially at night
Using your benefits now is more than smart. It’s proactive care that supports your long-term eye health.
Are You Missing Out on Covered Eye Care?
If you think eye exams are only about updating your glasses, think again. At Southwest Family Eye Health Center, we focus on total eye health, not just checking how clearly you see the letters on a chart. Dr. Jeremy Loy and our eye care team take the time to understand your lifestyle, health history, and daily visual needs. That kind of care means your annual visit is a chance to catch early warning signs, even for things you may not notice yet.
Common conditions we detect during an annual exam include:
- Dry eye disease, which can worsen in colder months
- Eye strain from screen time, especially during busy work or school seasons
- Changes in your prescription that can affect night driving or reading
- Early signs of glaucoma or other eye diseases
If you’ve been curious about scleral lenses, vision therapy, or dry eye treatment, your current vision care benefits might help with the cost. But that only applies if you use them before your plan resets.
Maximize Vision Benefits You Already Pay For
You already paid for your vision insurance, so don’t let those benefits go unused. Most vision plans include coverage for new glasses or contact lenses each year.
That could mean:
- A second pair of glasses for work or backup
- Blue light glasses to ease eye strain
- Prescription sunglasses for your next Texas road trip
- Updated contacts if your current lenses aren’t cutting it
- Eye care products covered by your FSA
Booking now also helps you beat the January appointment rush.
Personalized Eye Care in Fort Worth, TX
At Southwest Family Eye Health Center, we view your eye health as part of your overall well-being. From pediatric eye exams and vision therapy to advanced dry eye treatment and co-management of surgery, we tailor our care to every stage of life.
We’re proud to serve Fort Worth and surrounding neighborhoods with thoughtful, family-focused eye care, and we’re here to help you make the most of your benefits before the year ends.
Request your eye care appointment and use your 2025 vision insurance before it disappears.
