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Use It or Lose It: Maximize Your Family’s Vision Benefits Before Year-End

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At Dolman Eyecare Centre, we help families across New Hamburg make the most of their eye care benefits before they expire. If your vision plan resets in January, this is the time to act.

Insurance Coverage Doesn’t Roll Over—But the Missed Value Sure Does

As a family-run clinic, we know how fast the end of the year sneaks up on busy households. Between winter concerts, hockey games, and holiday prep, it’s easy to forget about unused vision coverage. But here’s the thing—most benefits expire December 31. And once they do, they’re gone.

Many Ontario families don’t realize how much is still available on their plan. If you haven’t had an exam this year or if your child’s glasses haven’t been updated, there’s a good chance your plan still covers it. The key is using it now—before you lose it.

What’s Usually Covered? More Than You Think

Most vision insurance policies help cover:

  • Routine eye exams for all ages
  • Prescription eyeglasses or reading glasses
  • Contact lenses or fitting appointments
  • Vision therapy assessments (depending on your plan)
  • Discounts on lens upgrades or second pairs

At Dolman Eyecare Centre, we accept a wide range of medical and vision plans and can help you understand what’s included in yours. Whether it’s EyeMed, VSP, or a lesser-known plan, we’ll walk you through the details.

Family Care Means Care at Every Age

Our eye clinic is designed for every generation. We see toddlers getting their first eye exam, parents picking out fresh frames, and grandparents checking in on cataract risk and age-related changes. With a full suite of specialty services—like myopia management for kids and migraine care for adults—we make sure each person gets exactly what they need.

Use Vision Benefits for Eye Exams in New Hamburg

Routine eye exams are the foundation of lifelong eye health, especially for families in New Hamburg and surrounding areas like Stratford, Baden, and Kitchener. If you or your child haven’t had an exam in the last 12 months, now’s the time.

Our comprehensive eye exams do more than check your prescription—we assess your overall ocular health, screen for conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration, and ensure your vision is supporting your lifestyle. For children, exams are vital to detect visual issues that can impact school performance, attention, or coordination.

And remember, vision plans typically cover one exam per year—so if it’s unused, it’s wasted.

Save Money on Glasses and Contact Lenses Before Year-End

Your vision benefits often include an allowance for prescription eyewear or contact lenses. If you’ve already had your eye exam this year, you can still take advantage of this coverage to:

  • Replace worn or scratched glasses
  • Add a second pair for work, reading, or sports
  • Try contacts for the first time—or reorder your preferred brand
  • Upgrade your lenses with features like blue light filters or anti-glare coatings

Our optical team at Dolman Eyecare Centre offers a curated collection of high-quality frames from Ray-Ban, Tiffany, Oakley, and more—so you’re not just using your benefits, you’re getting great value, too.

Book Your Family’s Eye Care Appointments in New Hamburg

We understand that end-of-year calendars get crowded—but December appointments fill quickly, especially for family visits. Whether you need back-to-back exams or help understanding your plan, our team is here to make things easy.

Our local patients trust us not just for the care we provide, but for how we deliver it—with warmth, clarity, and a focus on long-term vision wellness.

So if you're in New Hamburg, Kitchener, or anywhere nearby—let's make sure your 2025 vision benefits don’t go to waste.

Don’t Let Your 2025 Vision Benefits Expire

Schedule an exam or eyewear visit before your coverage resets. We’re proud to care for families of all ages—and we’ll help you make the most of every covered service while there’s still time.