Appointments are filling fast for back to school eye examinations as parents get ready for students to return to school. Eye health and vision examinations are an important part of school preparations because some studies show that as much as 80% of effective learning is...
oday a new rebate is available from the maker of the popular Crizal, Transitions, Varilux and Xperio UV brands of ophthalmic lens products. You may have seen the commercials on TV promoting these lenses. From now until the end of September, you can get a...
Digital lenses use a new design process for lenses which take into account reading posture, near zone placement, binocular vision, and sharper central focus. Today, a computer program calculates all of these factors into a lens that gives you best vision in all areas...
When you are making your New Year Resolutions, don't forget to include these six steps to healthier eyes: 1. Get Regular Eye Health and Vision Examinations. Tired, dry, itchy or watery eyes, light sensitivity, headaches, blurry vision, fluctuating vision, and increased spots and floaters can all be...
You have tried on several frames of varying prices and styles...
Vision, just like speed and strength, is an important ingredient in how well you play your sport. Vision correction is a part of one's sporting equipment. As performance goes, it's as important as wearing the right clothing or wearing the right shoes. It's another way...
Vision insurance covers routine eye care services such as periodic eye examinations and refractive services (determining the prescription.) Many vision plans will also offer benefits on materials. These benefits may take the form of an allowance toward materials and special services such as...
The East Tennessee Society of Optometric Physicians (ETSOP) sponsored a Second Harvest Food Drive at Valley View United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 16th. Sponsoring the event requires a monetary donation and participation to help distribute food. Dr. Elliott (front row-second from left) and Dr....
The decision is clear. Putting off vision care postpones wellbeing. It doesn’t have to be that way. Whether you’re considering LASIK, need cataract surgery, or it’s simply time for new glasses or contacts, CareCredit can help you see clearer, sooner. CareCredit is available for your entire family’s vision care....
Sight Unseen: Glaucoma Takes Sight without Warning—How to Protect Yourself? What are you going to do differently this year? Take better care of yourself? Will you exercise more, eat healthier, or make an effort to see the doctor as often as you should? Finding time in your...