Whether you’re walking through the trails at Mission Trails Regional Park or catching sunset views at Pacific Beach, your eyewear should keep up with how you live. In a place like San Diego, where you might go from a bright morning hike to a laptop-filled afternoon in a café, a single pair of glasses often isn’t enough.
The truth is that most patients don’t think about a second pair until they’ve lost or broken their only one. But there’s another reason to act now—most vision insurance plans reset on January 1. If you haven’t used your benefits for a second pair this year, you're likely leaving real value on the table.
An additional pair of glasses is more than a backup; it’s a way to match your eyewear to your lifestyle, protect your vision, and even bring a little more style into your daily routine.
One Pair Doesn’t Fit Every Part of Your Life
San Diego’s unique mix of coastal weather, screen-heavy workdays, and active weekends makes it a place where having just one set of eyewear often falls short. If your current pair is built for screen use, they may not help much when you’re biking through Tierrasanta or hiking Cowles Mountain at midday.
Some of the most common second-pair options our patients ask for include:
- Prescription sunglasses: Perfect for outdoor brunches, hiking, or just driving around town without squinting.
- Computer or blue-light lenses: Ideal for long hours of screen work or Zoom meetings from home.
- Sport or wraparound frames: Better for active lifestyles—think golf, cycling, or beach volleyball.
- Fashion-forward frames: Because sometimes, it’s not just about seeing well—it’s about feeling like yourself.
A second pair can also serve as an emergency backup, especially for students, commuters, and busy parents who can’t afford a day of blurry vision if their main pair is misplaced or damaged.
Make the Most of Your Vision Benefits Before They Expire
It’s not just about lifestyle; there’s a financial incentive too. Most vision insurance plans include an annual frame allowance, but few people realize they can often apply that toward a second pair. Once the calendar flips to January, those unused benefits vanish.
At Complete Family Vision Care Optometry, we help patients maximize their benefits and get more from their coverage. If your current prescription is up to date, there’s no need to book a second exam; just drop in to explore your frame options. If it’s been more than a year since your last eye exam, we’ll check your prescription and make sure your eyes are healthy before you choose your next pair.
Here are a few ways you might be able to use your end-of-year benefits:
- Frame allowances (can be used for a second pair)
- Lens upgrades, such as anti-reflective coating or transitions
- Prescription sunglasses
- Specialty lenses for digital eye strain or sports
If you're unsure what your plan covers, we can help verify your benefits—just ask our team.
Discover Eyewear That Matches Your Day-to-Day Routine
San Diego offers a lifestyle that changes by the hour. With such a variety of activities and microclimates across neighborhoods like Serra Mesa, Mission Valley, and Pacific Beach, your eyewear should match.
Here’s how a second pair can fit into different parts of your week:
- Weekdays: Blue-light-blocking lenses for work at the office or from home.
- Weekends: Sunglasses that block glare during beach walks or Mission Bay bike rides.
- Evenings: Stylish, lightweight frames for dinner out or nights at Liberty Station.
- Backup: A durable pair that lives in your car or bag, just in case.
Plus, with designer collections and customizable lens options available at our optical boutique, you don’t have to compromise style for function.
Your San Diego Optometry Team Can Help You Choose
At Complete Family Vision Care Optometry, we’ve helped thousands of patients in San Diego choose eyewear that fits their vision and lifestyle needs. Whether you want a backup pair, need something task-specific, or are ready to try a bold new style, we’ll walk you through your options.
Now’s the time to act—your insurance may help cover more than you think, and many frame lines have just restocked for the holiday season.
Request an appointment to use your remaining benefits and find the second pair of glasses that’s just right for your life in San Diego.
