Full-service optometrist office in Whiteville, North Carolina
Last year, remote learning took the fun out of back-to-school time. But not this year … In-person classes are back again. Hopefully for good 🤞! You’re shopping for supplies and clothes, but have you thought about scheduling an eye exam? Continue reading “Back-to-School? Time for an Eye Exam & New Frames!”
There’s a lot of information available about glaucoma, but in basic terms, it’s a disease where fluid builds up in your eye and damages the optic nerve.
Glaucoma is a major cause of blindness in people over 60 and can often go undetected for years. Here are a few things you should know about this condition… Continue reading “Glaucoma [4 Things You Need to Know]”
Gotta bump on your eyelid right where the eyelashes start? Then you probably have an eye stye, which is a minor infection caused by your oil glands getting clogged. It might sound intimidating at first, but don’t panic. Eye styes usually go away on their own after a few days. Continue reading “Eye Stye Treatment & Symptoms”
Summer is almost here and you know what that means—Summer break! Since the kids will be out of school for three months, it’s a perfect time to schedule a pediatric eye exam. Continue reading “7 Necessities of a Great Pediatric Eye Exam”
Frames are fashionable, but they’re not for everyone. Luckily, contact lenses are available to help people see without the need for glasses!
Prescription contacts are a safe form of vision correction that helps improve everyday life. But like many other forms of eye care, there’s not a one-size-all solution. If you’re thinking about getting contact lenses, here are five popular types to consider… Continue reading “5 Popular Types of Contact Lenses”
It’s finally Spring in Whiteville! We’re looking forward to spending more of our free time outdoors, but one thing we gotta get ready for is that sun blasting into our eyes again.
Fortunately, there’s a very easy fix for this problem — Sunglasses. Not only do they look cool, but they also defend our eyes! If you’re on the hunt for a new pair of sunglasses, make sure you’re getting ones with the right protective features, like these… Continue reading “The Top 3 Sunglasses Features to Protect Your Eyes”
Yes, unfortunately wearing a mask frequently can bring some trouble for the eyes. How? Well, instead of our hot breath and bacteria being blown out, it’s now being directed up into our eyes. Because of this, we’ve been seeing an increase in eye problems, such as Continue reading “5 Simple Tips to Fix Mask-Related Eye Problems”
If you’re fortunate enough to see, you should do everything you can to maintain your vision. Even if you put vision aside, keeping your eyes healthy is important to living an enjoyable life.
Sustaining healthy eyes requires routine eye exams, wearing glasses/contacts (if you’re prescribed them), and giving your body the nutrients it needs! Here are some great options. Continue reading “5 Powerful Nutrients For Healthy Eyes”
Looking to treat yourself this holiday season? Here’s an idea that’s special and a little bit outside the box: New eyewear that reflects your own personal taste and matches your unique style. Continue reading “Give Yourself the Gift of Vision & Style This Christmas”
The holidays are hectic and it’s easy to forget things. Something that gets forgotten often? “Use it or lose it” benefits (Flex saving accounts, HSA, etc.) that expire at the end of the year.
Even if you haven’t forgotten, it can still be a pain to figure out how to use them. If you have “use it or lose it” insurance benefits, here are a few ways to get your money’s worth … Continue reading “3 Great Ways To Spend “Use It Or Lose It” Benefits”