The end of the year is the perfect time to think about your health—and that includes your eyes. If you have money sitting in your Flexible Spending Account (FSA), now is the time to put it to good use. FSAs allow you to pay for eligible medical and vision care expenses tax-free, but unused funds often don’t roll over into the next year. That means acting early can save you money and help you take care of your eyes before the holidays get busy.
At Pendleton Eye Center, we offer a wide range of FSA-eligible eye care services, from routine exams to advanced treatments, ensuring you can maximize your benefits while keeping your vision clear and healthy. Here are five smart ways to use your FSA for eye care before it expires.
1. Comprehensive Eye Exams
Your eyes are windows to your overall health. A thorough eye exam can detect conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease long before symptoms appear. FSAs can cover the cost of these exams, including pupil dilation, retinal scans, and other advanced imaging tests that provide a complete picture of your eye health. Scheduling your eye exam early allows you to detect potential problems sooner and get personalized recommendations for vision care.
2. Prescription Eyewear and Optical Services
If you wear glasses or contacts, your FSA can help cover frames, lenses, and specialty eyewear. Pendleton Eye Center carries a wide selection of high-quality frames and lenses, including anti-reflective coatings, progressive lenses, and prescription sunglasses. Using your FSA to update your eyewear now ensures you enjoy crystal-clear vision during the busy holiday season, whether reading, driving, or spending time with family and friends.
3. Advanced Dry Eye Treatments
Chronic dry eye can cause irritation, blurry vision, and eye fatigue, affecting your day-to-day activities. FSAs can be used for advanced dry eye treatments, a revolutionary therapy made from your own blood and prepared in our medical laboratory. These treatments help restore comfort, improve tear quality, and protect long-term eye health, making them an excellent investment for both comfort and vision.
4. Cataract Surgery and Refractive Lens Options
If you’re considering cataract surgery or premium lens options, your FSA can help cover the costs associated with consultations, pre- and post-operative care, and lens selection. Pendleton Eye Center offers multifocal lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, and premium intraocular lenses with advanced technologies like femtosecond lasers and ORA intraoperative guidance. Using your FSA for these services allows you to improve your vision, reduce dependence on glasses, and enjoy clearer sight well into the new year.
5. LASIK Surgery
For those looking to reduce reliance on glasses or contacts, LASIK surgery is a popular option. All LASIK procedures for Pendleton Eye Center patients are performed at our affiliate, Eye Care of San Diego’s Sorrento Valley location. FSAs can be used to cover the surgery itself, as well as pre-operative consultations and follow-up visits. LASIK is safe, effective, and can dramatically improve your quality of life—plus, using your FSA now ensures you don’t miss out on these benefits before your funds expire.
Why You Should Act Early
FSA funds are use-it-or-lose-it, and the holiday season can fill up quickly. By planning your eye care in November or early December, you can avoid the end-of-year rush and take full advantage of your FSA. Whether it’s a routine exam, new glasses, dry eye therapy, cataract care, or LASIK, Pendleton Eye Center is here to help you maximize your benefits and maintain your eye health.
Call us today at (760) 758-2008 to schedule your appointment and use your FSA for eye care before it expires. Don’t wait—your vision is worth it!
