You might have heard that indoor tanning is a safe alternative to sunbathing, but that is false. A group of eye doctors, surgeons, dermatologists, and other physicians actually spoke to Congress in a briefing about the negative health effects of indoor tanning. The World Health Organization warns that indoor tanning brings a high risk of […]
Eye exams are available by appointment only and we are happy to get you scheduled for that yearly check up! Scheduling an appointment with us has never been easier, click the link HERE and follow the prompts OR simply send a text message to (318) 865-0017 and our staff will text you back with appointment […]
Regular eye exams (from an optometrist, not an app) are critical for lifelong healthy vision. We’re celebrating Save Your Vision Month by devoting an entire blog post to the top reasons to put an eye exam on the calendar. How often they should happen will depend on your individual situation, but in general, we should […]
What’s the first thing you notice about a person when you meet them? Statistically, there’s a good chance it’s their eye color! A striking pair of eyes can really make an impression — and that goes double when they’re two different colors. The scientific term for having different colored eyes is heterochromia, and it affects […]
At a glance: AMD Early Symptoms: None Later Symptoms: Loss of the central vision you need to see details straight ahead Diagnosis: Dilated eye exam Treatment: Dietary supplements (vitamins and minerals), injections, laser treatment What is AMD? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur the sharp, central vision you need for activities like reading and driving. “Age-related” […]
Help us celebrate Valentine’s Day with a GIVEAWAY for these funky, felt RayBan sunglasses! HERE IS HOW YOU ENTER TO WIN:: — Go to our Facebook page – — Like and Share this post! — Comment on the ORIGINAL post with a Valentine’s Day gif! — And- Tag your Valentine! Winner will be chosen Friday, […]
How Cold Weather Affects Your Eyes Have you noticed that your eyes become dry, itchy, or red when the temperature drops and cold winds blow? Winter weather can increase your risk of developing these four eye complaints. 1. Dry Eye A layer of tears normally keeps your eyes moist and lubricated. Exposure to […]
For the month of December Eye Care will be partnering with 5 Loaves & 2 Fish, a local food pantry. With your donation of a canned or box food item we can help provide Christmas meals for local families! Please consider bringing a food item to your next appointment, while you visit us to shop […]
FEELING THANKFUL! Nothing makes us happier than hearing our patients enjoyed their visit with us! We are thankful for our patients and appreciate positive feedback. We know we would not be able to do what we love without you and your referrals, we appreciate all of our patients and their trust in Eye Care! […]
Colored contact lenses are sometimes the perfect final touch to take a Halloween costume to the next level. Unfortunately, not all costume lenses are created equal — or with equal concern for wearer safety. With Halloween coming up, we want to give all of our costume-loving patients some guidance on how to find great costume […]