COVID-19 Update, Appointments

In an effort to limit the amount of patients in our office to help slow the spread of COVID-19, all services will be by appointment only. Please call our office ahead of time to schedule an appointment for eye wear pickups, adjustments, and repairs. Masks are required in our office at all times as we regularly service high risk patients. …

Temporary Closure

In the interest of public health and the safety of our patients and staff, we are voluntarily closing our office from March 22, 2020 through April 30, 2020. We plan to start seeing patients again beginning May 1, 2020 unless further guidance from health officials require we stay closed for longer. If you are requesting your appointment online or leaving …

Coronavirus Update

As we continue to get a handle on the coronavirus pandemic, our office will be taking precautions to limit the exposure risks to our patients and staff. We are asking all patients who are sick to please call and reschedule your appointments to a later date. We are also reducing our scheduling capacity and spacing out appointments to best avoid …

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How Vision Care Insurance Works

The world of medical insurance can be a confusing one, but one that is important to understand, and vision insurance is no exception to that. Vision insurance is often overlooked by medical insurance, which is why we will discuss the difference between the two. It is also important to understand how vision insurance works, who needs it and how to …

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3 Tips to Ensure You Choose the Best Eyewear for Your Kids

August brings exciting times for parents and children as the new school year comes around. With it comes the purchasing of all the essentials for the year: backpacks, pencils, notebooks and importantly, glasses. It can be hard to find the time to pick out a new pair in the chaos of school starting with hundreds to choose from, but it’s …

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Picking the Right Glasses Based on Face Shape

When picking out a new pair of glasses, the wide variety of choices can make it hard to decide which pair works best for you. Some may look great in the window, but something is just off when you try them on. Knowing your face shape and the type of frame that compliments it best will enable you to narrow …

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What Happens When You Skip Your Annual Eye Exam?

Have you ever skipped your annual eye exam? Maybe you were too busy, or just thought you didn’t need it? Unfortunately, many Americans skip their eye exams and, while it may seem harmless, it can come at a cost.  Most eye complications and changes in vision occur over long periods of time. If you are missing an annual eye exam, …

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What No One Tells You About Blurry Vision

If objects are out of focus or you’re experiencing blurry vision, you may have a refractive error. Refractive errors are more commonly known as farsightedness or nearsightedness. Blurred vision can be an inconvenient symptom that people cope with.  Blurred vision can lead to trouble driving or seeing road signs, seeing far away object such as movie theater screens, or completing …

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How to Prepare for a Contact Lens Exam

For many people with vision issues, contact lenses are a great tool for improving their sight. They are a perfect solution for patients who do not want to wear eyeglasses all the time or have LASIK surgery. However, the process for finding the right contact lenses can be confusing and intimidating to first time contacts patients. An especially intimidating part …