The end of the year is always a busy time—and it’s fast approaching! If you haven’t used up
your vision benefits yet, now is the time to beat the end-of-the-year rush. Spend your remaining
eye care allowances before you lose them. Many companies offer both FSA and HSA plans
which allow you to purchase prescription eyewear and other eye care expenses with tax-free savings.
Need more clarification? Read on to review and understand options related to
vision benefits and how you can utilize them at Thomas Vision Clinic!
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)An FSA is an offering through your employer that allows you to set up and contribute to a tax-free account to help pay for many out-of-pocket medical expenses and equipment, such as prescription eyeglasses. Employers may also contribute to it, but these funds are non-transferable if you leave your job and typically expire at the end of the year. |
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Health Savings Account (HSA)An HSA functions similarly to a personal savings account. This account may be part of a high deductible health plan, generally a plan that only covers preventative services before the deductible. You can contribute money tax-free to use for out-of-pocket medical costs. Unused funds generally do roll over and carry over with job changes so that you never lose your contributions. |
Vision Benefits
Most insurance plans usually allow you one annual eye exam and offer credit for glasses or contact lenses.
These benefits are generally good for one plan year and don’t roll over to the following year.
Check your policy or ask your provider for any clarification to ensure you know what your plan covers and when.
1. Schedule Your Annual Eye Exam
Be proactive! Take advantage of your benefits before the end of your plan year. Don’t wait until the last
minute to schedule your exam. Get a yearly comprehensive exam to help detect common eye problems
that may otherwise go undetected such as cataracts and glaucoma. You can easily schedule an exam
using our online scheduler or by calling us at (337) 239-2020.
Learn what to expect at your eye exam and find out how to prepare.
2. Purchase New Glasses or Prescription Sunglasses
Once you’ve had your eye exam and have an updated prescription, you can use your plan’s eyewear
allowance on a new pair of prescription glasses or sunglasses! Shop our wide selection of frames
with many styles to choose from. Our opticians will help you decide on lenses that will work best for
your needs. If you’re happy with your current glasses, browse our collection of sunglasses that can
be made with your prescription--we carry Oakley's and Costa's!
3. Order a Yearly Supply of Contact Lenses
If you are a current patient, instead of new frames or sunglasses, you may select to use your benefits
for your annual supply of contact lenses. We make it easy to order and offer many popular
brands like ACUVUE, Biofinity, and Air Optix. We also offer rebates from partner manufacturers such
as Alcon and ACUVUE to help you save even more! If you are a new patient or do not have a contact
lens prescription, you may choose to use your benefits for a contact lens exam & fitting. Our optometrists
will recommend comfortable lenses specifically prescribed to you!
Many benefits included in your health plan don’t roll over into the following year, so now is the time to
use your vision benefits, FSA or HSA funds on an eye exam, new glasses, prescription sunglasses or
your supply of contact lenses. Click here to view an updated list of accepted insurance plans, and
contact us if you have any questions. Our team at Thomas Vision Clinic will help you evaluate your
options to make your eye care or eyewear purchase easy and convenient!
