The winter season brings cozy nights, twinkling lights, family gatherings, and extra time at home. Kids are out of school, relatives come together for holiday dinners, and road trips bring families across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Fayetteville, Wilmington, Burlington, and the Triangle Town area. It is the kind of time when a pause to reflect and recharge makes sense, including for your vision.
We want to take a moment to thank you for trusting The Eye Center with your eye health throughout the year. As the year draws to a close, it feels natural to consider a family eye exam North Carolina style, simple and focused on everyone’s comfort.
For many families, vision insurance and medical benefits reset at the end of the year. That can make this season an easy time to schedule an exam or update your eyewear before the calendar flips.
Family Eye Exams in North Carolina
With school breaks, time off work, and family coming together, December and early January create an ideal window for scheduling an eye exam. Kids and teens are free from classes. College students may be home for the holidays. Parents and grandparents might have a bit of breathing room and fewer daily commitments.
A comprehensive exam during this time does more than refresh a prescription. It checks how clearly each family member sees near and far. It also assesses basic eye health, identifying subtle changes that might not yet cause symptoms. An exam now can set every member of your household up to start the new year with clear vision for reading, driving, work and everyday life.
Different Ages, Different Needs
Kids and teens Growing eyes, changing prescriptions, and lots of screen time make routine kids eye exams essential. Maybe there is squinting at distance, difficulty reading the board, or turning away from screens more often. A December visit means sharp vision when school resumes in January.
Adults Between computer screens, smartphones, nighttime driving, holiday shopping, and movie nights, small vision changes can sneak up on you. Updating your prescription can reduce eye strain, headaches, blurred vision, and fatigue. All of this helps you enjoy family time, road trips, or festive evenings with greater comfort.
Grandparents and older adults As we age, eye health matters more than ever. Annual exams help monitor for cataracts, early vision shifts, or conditions like glaucoma or diabetic eye disease. This simple checkup supports ongoing comfort, whether for reading, hobbies, or quality time with grandchildren.
Fresh Frames and Contact Lenses Before the Festivities
The holidays also bring moments you want to look and feel your best. Maybe you are taking family photos, visiting relatives, or traveling across North Carolina. Clear vision and comfortable eyewear make a difference.
Many people find themselves needing new glasses or contacts for the holidays. Consider updating scratched or loose frames, or choosing a new pair for winter travel, everyday use, or upcoming work and school. If you wear contacts, restocking before holiday travel or a busy January can reduce stress. New glasses for the holidays can add confidence, and for children, new frames mean comfort and proper vision as they return to school.
Use Expiring Benefits on a Vision Insurance Eye Exam
Because many vision insurance and medical benefit plans renew at the end of the year, this season can be a convenient time to schedule an exam or update eyewear. If you have any unused benefits or allowances, bringing your insurance information can help our team guide you through what might apply.
We encourage you to reach out if you have questions, so we can help you navigate your vision insurance coverage.
Gratitude and Warm Holiday Wishes from The Eye Center
To all the families across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Fayetteville, Wilmington, Burlington, and throughout the Triangle Town area, thank you for letting The Eye Center care for your vision this year. Whether you came for a child’s first exam, updated your glasses, refilled contact lenses, or simply trusted us with your annual checkup, we appreciate your faith in our care.
We wish you and your loved ones a warm, peaceful festive season and a healthy, bright New Year. If you have not yet scheduled your family eye exam for the season, now is the ideal time. We look forward to helping you and your family start 2026 with clear, comfortable vision and confidence for what lies ahead.
FAQ Section
Can I get new glasses or contact lenses before the holidays?
- Absolutely. We offer a wide range of frames for all ages and help contact lens wearers update their prescription and stock up before travel.
Do benefits reset at the end of the year?
- For many patients, vision and medical benefits renew around the new year. It can be a good time to use remaining allowances for exams or eyewear.
Where are The Eye Center locations?
- We have locations in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Fayetteville, Wilmington, Burlington, and Triangle Town to serve families across North Carolina.