How to Use Your Vision Insurance Before It Expires: Syracuse and West Point Tips
Many patients don’t realize it, but most vision insurance plans reset at the end of the calendar year. That means if you don’t use your benefits, you lose them.
At Lakeview Eye Care, we help patients in Syracuse and West Point make the most of their vision plans — ensuring you get the care you need and the full value you’ve already paid for.
Here’s what you should know.
What Does Vision Insurance Usually Cover?
Most vision insurance plans include:
One comprehensive eye exam per year
A set dollar amount or discount toward glasses or contact lenses
Discounts on lens upgrades (like anti-reflective or blue light coatings)
If you haven’t scheduled your annual eye exam or updated your glasses, now is the time.
Why You Shouldn’t Wait
There are a few key reasons to act before your benefits expire:
You’ve already paid for them through your premiums
Unused benefits typically don’t roll over into the next year
Year-end is often the busiest time at optometry offices, so appointments fill quickly
Early detection of eye issues (like glaucoma or diabetic eye changes) can save your vision
How We Help Maximize Your Benefits
At Lakeview Eye Care, our friendly staff can:
Help you understand your specific vision plan
Check what services or materials you still have available
Recommend the best ways to use your benefits, whether for exams, glasses, or contacts
Offer a wide selection of stylish, high-quality frames
We’ll make sure you leave with the care and products you need — without wasting a penny of your plan.
What You Can Do Today
Check your vision insurance details
If you’re unsure what’s covered, give our office a call. We’re happy to help.Book your eye exam or fitting
Schedule before appointments fill up, especially near the holidays.Shop for new glasses or contacts
Even if your prescription hasn’t changed, you can use benefits toward backup pairs or specialty lenses.
Why Choose Lakeview Eye Care?
With convenient locations in Syracuse and West Point, we offer:
Experienced, compassionate optometrists
A wide range of frames and lenses to fit your style and needs
Clear guidance on how to make the most of your insurance
Schedule Today and Maximize Your Benefits
Don’t let your vision insurance go to waste.
Call Lakeview Eye Care or book online today — we’ll help you get the most out of your plan before the year ends.
