As the end of the year approaches, many families are focused on holidays, school events, and winter break plans. But there’s one more item worth checking off your list: your vision benefits. Most plans reset on January 1, which means if you haven’t used your family’s coverage yet, you could be leaving valuable care on the table.
Complete Vision Care offers complete family eye care at all three locations in Leadington, Webster Groves, and Festus for everything from updated prescriptions and new glasses to back-to-school eye exams for your child. Explore our comprehensive eye exams or browse our optical services to discover what your plan covers.
Why Vision Benefits Expire - And Why That Matters
Most vision insurance plans operate on a calendar year. That means any unused services, like annual exams, prescription lenses, or contact lens fittings, reset in January. If you don’t use them, you will lose them.
You’ve already paid for this coverage through your premiums. Letting it expire is like walking away from care you’ve earned. And skipping your exam could mean missing early signs of eye conditions that are easier (and cheaper) to treat when caught early.
What Does Vision Insurance Typically Cover?
Many plans include coverage for the following common services:
- One comprehensive eye exam per year
- A new pair of prescription glasses or contact lenses
- Contact lens evaluations or fittings
- Discounts on second pairs or specialty eyewear
These benefits are especially helpful for growing kids, whose vision can change rapidly from year to year. Catching a shift in prescription before it impacts school performance is just one reason to consider a back-to-school eye exam before the holiday break begins.
Even if you don’t think your prescription has changed, an annual visit ensures you're not overlooking early signs of conditions like digital eye strain, glaucoma, or macular degeneration. Preventive care is one of the easiest ways to maintain long-term eye health.
Family Eye Care Services in Missouri
Coordinating appointments for the whole household doesn’t have to be a headache. At Complete Vision Care, we offer flexible scheduling across three locations in Missouri and provide care for patients of all ages - from first-time visitors to long-time patients.
Whether you need an exam, new eyewear, or contact lenses, our eye care team is ready to help. We offer a wide selection of frames, lenses, and upgrades, including blue light protection, transition lenses, and prescription sunglasses.
If you’ve considered contacts or explored options for your child, we’re happy to check what your plan covers and walk you through your choices.
Book by mid-December to guarantee an appointment
As December approaches, available appointments fill up quickly. Families across Missouri are racing to use their benefits before they expire - and once the calendar flips to January, those benefits disappear.
If you're unsure about what your plan covers, we’re happy to help. Our front desk staff can help you verify your benefits and guide you through the included items. That way, you can make informed choices about your care and avoid unexpected costs.
Now’s the time to cross “eye exams” off your to-do list. It's one of the easiest ways to protect your family’s vision, take advantage of benefits you've already paid for, and head into the new year with one less thing to worry about.
Request an Eye Exam Before Year-End
At Complete Vision Care, we make it easy to use your vision insurance before it expires. With experienced care, a wide range of services, and family-friendly hours, we’re here to help you get the most out of your plan.
Let’s make sure you don’t leave any benefits behind. Request your eye care appointment at one of our practices in tokens name='location'], Webster Groves, or Festus and start the new year with clear, confident vision.