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Don’t Miss Out, Your 2026 Eye Care Benefits Just Reset

Eyeglasses placed on a January 2026 calendar

With the start of 2026 comes a fresh opportunity to prioritize your vision and eye health. If you’re in the Back Mountain region or the Greater Wilkes-Barre area, your vision plan or FSA has likely just renewed. That means now is the time to schedule your exam, upgrade your glasses, or take advantage of the latest in digital strain relief.

At New Era Eye Care, we blend personalized care with advanced diagnostics to help you see better, feel better, and use your 2026 benefits with confidence.

What Your Plan Might Cover This Year

Most vision insurance plans and FSAs include:

Our staff will verify your 2026 coverage and explain exactly what’s included based on your plan.

Book Your Eye Exam Early in the Year

Your annual eye exam helps protect long-term vision and ensures your prescription is accurate for everything from reading to driving. We use advanced retinal imaging and diagnostic tools to check for:

  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic eye complications
  • Cataracts
  • Macular degeneration

We also evaluate how your eyes work together, which is key to understanding headaches, digital strain, and productivity challenges.

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Designer Frames and Lenses, Covered by Your Plan

Use your frame allowance to shop premium eyewear right here in Shavertown. Our optical collection includes:

  • Calvin Klein
  • Skaga
  • Cole Haan
  • Flexon
  • Superdry

Our opticians will help you choose styles and lens options that reflect your look and meet your vision needs. Most plans also allow for lens upgrades like:

  • Anti-glare coatings
  • Transitions
  • High-index lightweight lenses
  • Blue light filtering

Your FSA can also be applied toward a second pair or prescription sunglasses.

Contact Lenses That Fit Your Life

If you're a contact lens wearer, your 2026 plan may cover a full fitting and supply. We fit lenses for:

  • Daily, biweekly, and monthly wear
  • Astigmatism (toric lenses)
  • Multifocal and bifocal needs
  • Dry eye or hard-to-fit prescriptions

We’ll walk you through lens options, insertion, and care, and ensure a comfortable fit.

Relieve Digital Eye Strain with Neurolens

Are you experiencing headaches, neck tension, or fatigue from screen use? Neurolens technology is designed to correct small misalignments in how your eyes work together, a key cause of digital eye strain.

We’re one of the only clinics in the area offering Neurolens. Ask how your benefits or HSA can help cover this innovative treatment.

Dry Eye Support for Year-Round Relief

If your eyes feel dry, gritty, or blurry—especially during winter or screen-heavy workdays—you’re not alone. We provide customized dry eye therapy/ that may include:

  • Diagnostic tear film imaging
  • In-office treatment and care plans
  • Nutritional and lifestyle guidance

Dry eye care is often eligible for FSA use or partially covered under your vision or medical plan.

Why Use Your Benefits Now?

Scheduling your eye care early in the year helps you:

  • Get first choice of appointment times
  • Enjoy a full year with updated glasses or contacts
  • Maximize your FSA/HSA usage
  • Catch vision changes or health concerns early
  • Avoid year-end booking stress

Vision benefits don’t roll over. Once the year ends, so does your chance to use them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you take my insurance?

We accept many major plans and can verify coverage before your appointment.

Can I use insurance and FSA together?

Yes. Use your insurance for your base coverage, and FSA for upgrades or a second pair.

Is Neurolens covered?

Some plans or FSA accounts allow coverage. Ask us about your specific eligibility.

What about prescription sunglasses?

Many plans let you use your frame allowance toward prescription sunwear.

Do you treat children and adults?

Yes, we provide full family eye care across all ages.

Start the Year With Vision That Works

New Era Eye Care is proud to serve Shavertown and surrounding communities with attentive, tech-forward eye care. From annual checkups to Neurolens fittings and premium eyewear, we’ll help you see clearly and make smart use of your 2026 benefits.