Struggling with your eyes today? We’ve all been there. Some days it’s mildly annoying and sometimes it feels like your eyes are at war with you, especially when they start swelling. Continue reading “Eyes Swollen? Common Causes and What to Do About It”
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How to Clean Eyeglasses
It’s crazy that there was once a time when people thought eyeglasses were uncool. Luckily, most know the truth now: Eyeglasses are hot!
There are a ton of designer frames available with styles that can fit any lifestyle and occasion. It’s easy to see why many now choose eyeglasses over contact lenses.
When you get a pair of glasses you love, you want to keep them in perfect condition. Here are a few tips to clean your eyeglasses and keep them looking good. Continue reading “How to Clean Eyeglasses”
How to Take Care of Your Eyes
You want healthy eyes? Cool, we want that for you, too! There are plenty of eye conditions and diseases out there, but many of them can be avoided.
In addition to getting routine eye exams, here are some simple things you can do to take care of your eyes each day. Continue reading “How to Take Care of Your Eyes”
6 Common Eye Conditions in Humans
Kind of a weird title … but hey, ya never know! Some people with pets might be searching for eye conditions in dogs or cats. Might as well be transparent so we don’t waste anyone’s time!
To many people, the eyes are everything. They let us experience the world and help us make our way through everyday life.
When something goes wrong with our eyes, it can be scary. It’s good to know some common eye conditions and be aware of the symptoms, so here they are! Continue reading “6 Common Eye Conditions in Humans”
Our Wilmington Eye Doctor Is Taking Appointments & New Patients!
The COVID-19 shutdown has created problems for eye clinics. Many are backed up from rescheduling appointments and most are not accepting new patients at this time. In fact, some eye clinics are booked until October in their area. If you’re unable to get an eye appointment at your clinic, we’re ready to help you!
East Carolina Optometric Care is open and accepting new patients. We have immediate appointment openings available and our eye doctor in Whiteville is prepared to examine your eyes safely. We understand that your vision is your window to the world, and we are committed to providing you with the highest-quality eye care. Continue reading “Our Wilmington Eye Doctor Is Taking Appointments & New Patients!”
Why Are My Eyes Red?
Fun Fact: The number one search engine inquiry related to red eyes is, “Why are my eyes red?” That question gets searched about 12,100 times per month. If you typed this question into Google and found us, thanks for stopping by! We hope you find this blog post helpful. Continue reading “Why Are My Eyes Red?”
Coronavirus Update For Our Patients
3/27/2020: To help flatten the curve with the coronavirus pandemic, we are no longer providing routine exams and appointments. However, we will still be available for emergency eye appointments, including: Continue reading “Coronavirus Update For Our Patients”
Why The Fork Is My Eye Twitching?!

Bet you didn’t expect to see a reference to The Good Place on an eye clinic website! Well, we don’t wanna swear and that show is super cute, so “fork” it is!
Seriously though, eye twitching is annoying as fork and it seems to come out of nowhere. It might feel like some random thing that’s only trying to bother you, but there’s usually a very simple cause. Continue reading “Why The Fork Is My Eye Twitching?!”
The Evolution of Sunglasses
Who doesn’t love sunglasses? A pair of stylish shades not only makes us more fashionable but also provides vital protection for our eyes! Continue reading “The Evolution of Sunglasses”