October is Eye Injury Prevention Month! Each year, thousands are affected by eye injuries, the majority of which could have been prevented by wearing proper protective eyewear & taking simple precautions. Believe it or not, half of eye injuries occur in our very homes!
Are objects at a distance or close by appearing blurry? If so, it's definitely time for an eye exam! Visit our website to schedule yours today.
Yay! It’s officially Fall! What do you look forward to the most this season? Comment below!
Which do you prefer to wear? Hit 👍 for glasses or ♥️ for contacts.
Thousands of sports-related eye injuries occur every year. Here’s a few tips on how to avoid them: Wear the correct eye protection and make sure they're polycarbonate lenses, they’re 10x more resistant to impact than other lenses. Wear additional protective eyewear, if you wear contact lenses or glasses. Wear eye protection if you've had any previous eye injuries or surgeries. Regularly inspect protective eyewear for any damages. Lastly, contact us to determine which protective eyewear is best for your needs!
Our hands touch a variety of surfaces throughout the day—counters, doorknobs, our phones, etc. So remember to wash your hands before touching your face or eyes to prevent spreading any germs into your body!
Have you decided on this year's Halloween costume? For most costumes, makeup is the most essential part! Here are some tips to help you avoid eye irritation or infection when using makeup:
Billions of people around the world experience vision problems because they don’t have access to the proper eyecare & glasses. Most of these vision impairments could have been avoided had they been diagnosed & treated early on by an eye doctor. When was the last time you had an eye exam? Make sure to get annual eye exams and encourage your family, friends, and colleagues to do so as well! #HopeInSight
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Try these simple tips to keep your glasses fog-free!
- Wear a mask that fits snugly around your nose.
- Place a folded tissue under your mask, right at the bridge of your nose, to absorb the moisture.
- Ask us about anti-fog sprays and wipes!
Scary things happen on Halloween... don't let an eye infection be the scariest! Decorative contacts are a great addition to any costume, but when used without a valid prescription, they may seriously harm your eyes & vision. Contact us to get safely fitted & enjoy a healthy and fun Halloween.
For those working and schooling from home, screen time has now doubled! Here are some tips to help minimize the damaging effects of too much screen time:
Eye injuries are more likely to happen at home than anywhere else. Home cleaning, yard work, or even just playing with the kids puts you at risk for an eye injury. Make sure to wear the proper protective eyewear when handling chemicals, flying debris, and dust particles.
Scary things happen on Halloween... don't let an eye infection be the scariest! Decorative contacts are a great addition to any costume, but when used without a valid prescription, they may seriously harm your eyes & vision. Contact us to get safely fitted & enjoy a healthy and fun Halloween.
For those working and schooling from home, screen time has now doubled! Here are some tips to help minimize the damaging effects of too much screen time:
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Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Often, when winter is upon us our motivation to exercise and eat healthy foods tend to plummet along with the temperature. Don't let the cooler weather hold you back from staying healthy! Make sure you eat nutritious meals, stay active, limit alcoholic beverages, and avoid smoking tobacco.
Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, is celebrated on the 11th day of the 11th month every year to thank, honor, and salute our heroes of the past, present, and future. Thank you for your service.
DON’T SKIP YOUR ANNUAL SIGHT-SAVING EXAM!
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it is also Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. As a trusted trusted vision specialist, Dr. Leanne Whitaker wants to use this time to shine a spotlight on this debilitating and potentially sight-stealing disease. Most recent statistics report that diabetes affects more than 34 million people in the United States. That’s more than one in 10 people dealing with diabetes! And that’s a lot of eyes to protect!
Diabetic Eye Disease is a real threat to anyone who suffers from diabetes. There are several kinds of diabetic eye disease, but all of them have the potential to result in vision loss and even blindness. At Athens Eye Care Center, we care about you, your health, your eyes and your vision!
One of the best ways to give your eyes love is to get at least 7 - 9 hours of sleep a night. A good night’s rest keeps the eyes ready for the next day and can prevent eye spasms, dryness, itchiness, strain, and bloodshot eyes. It also prevents dark circles from appearing around the eyes — and let's be honest, who wants those?!
Why is it so important for diabetics to get a yearly eye exam? Not only does diabetes affect your body but it can also seriously damage your vision, potentially leading to vision loss. With the proper care, like getting a yearly dilated eye exam & maintaining a healthy diet, you can help keep your eyes healthy! Contact us to schedule your yearly dilated eye exam.
We live in a world flooded with digital devices. As a result, you may be starting to experience digital eye strain, which makes your eyes feel sore, tired, watery, and/or dry. To prevent this from occurring, follow the 20-20-20 rule!
This year’s theme for World Diabetes Day is, “The Nurse and Diabetes”. Nurses help support people living with all types of health concerns especially those that have diabetes. They face several challenges and education is so important to help equip nurses with the skills they need to help support them.
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Often, when winter is upon us our motivation to exercise and eat healthy foods tend to plummet along with the temperature. Don't let the cooler weather hold you back from staying healthy! Make sure you eat nutritious meals, stay active, limit alcoholic beverages, and avoid smoking tobacco.
Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, is celebrated on the 11th day of the 11th month every year to thank, honor, and salute our heroes of the past, present, and future. Thank you for your service.
Wash your hands with soap and water before handling contact lenses. Place 1 lens in the palm of your hand, add a generous amount of solution, and gently rub with your finger for about 10 seconds in order to remove any buildup on the lens. Then, rinse the lens with solution. Repeat with the 2nd lens — and ta-da! They’re ready to wear!
We live in a world flooded with digital devices. As a result, you may be starting to experience digital eye strain, which makes your eyes feel sore, tired, watery, and/or dry. To prevent this from occurring, follow the 20-20-20 rule!
Happy Friday and have a great weekend!
Despite the pandemic this year, there are so many things to be grateful for: our wonderful patients, family, and friends—to name a few. Enjoy this time with loved ones and delight in the amazing feast. We wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
Sleeping in contact lenses increases your risk for eye infections by six to eightfold as it prevents the eyes from getting the proper oxygen and hydration it needs to fight bacteria.
We’ve officially entered the holiday season! And you know what that means... toy giving and sharing is in full swing! However, every year, thousands of children suffer from toy-related eye injuries. Before purchasing toys for that special child in your life, take a moment to consider: “is this toy age-appropriate and safe?”
Beat the year-end rush! Use your vision benefits or flex spending plan. Schedule an appointment today.
It’s time for your eye exam!
As you prepare to chef-it-up this holiday season, keep this in mind as you chop up your next onion! A cut onion releases a gas called Propanethiol S-oxide, and when mixed with certain enzymes in the onion, it creates a sulfur gas that irritates the eyes and triggers your tear glands. Here's a tip: keep your onion refrigerated! Cold onion doesn't release that chemical compound as easily as it would if it were warm.
Schedule your appointment before time runs out on your vision plan and flex spending benefits.
Sleeping in contact lenses increases your risk for eye infections by six to eightfold as it prevents the eyes from getting the proper oxygen and hydration it needs to fight bacteria.
We’ve officially entered the holiday season! And you know what that means... toy giving and sharing is in full swing! However, every year, thousands of children suffer from toy-related eye injuries. Before purchasing toys for that special child in your life, take a moment to consider: “is this toy age-appropriate and safe?”
Come by to SEE us and we’ll make sure you’ll see your “beary” best this holiday season!
Diet plays an important role in preventing or mitigating diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts. Read on to learn what foods to increase and which ones to avoid.
What’s your favorite recipes using these eye-healthy nutrients, comment below!
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Your benefits run out by the end of the year! Book an eye exam today.
Wishing everyone a healthy and very Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! 🎁
The countdown to Christmas is almost over! What's your favorite family holiday tradition? Comment below!
Don’t forget to use your vision benefits or flex spending plan. Schedule an appointment today.
Come by to SEE us and we’ll make sure you’ll see your “beary” best this holiday season!
Wishing you a new year filled with health, happiness, fulfillment, and much success!
WOW! It’s been quite a year hasn’t it?! 😰 What are you looking forward to the most in 2021?
Wishing everyone a healthy and very Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! 🎁
The countdown to Christmas is almost over! What's your favorite family holiday tradition? Comment below!
In 1824, 15-year-old Louis Braille created a reading and writing system for the blind and visually impaired, known as braille, in which raised dots represent the letters of the alphabet. His creation has played a major role in enabling the blind to experience more independence. Each year, on his birthday, we celebrate him and his life-changing invention.
Wishing everyone a year filled with love, laughter, joy, and happiness… Happy New Year! 🥂
Wishing you a new year filled with health, happiness, fulfillment, and much success!
WOW! It’s been quite a year hasn’t it?! 😰 What are you looking forward to the most in 2021?
Wishing everyone a healthy and very Merry Christmas!
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! We are open for business all while enjoying the beautiful white snow! 🌨❄️☃️🥶 Share your snow pictures with us!
New year, new perspective! Go ahead and get a new perspective with healthy eyes and don't forget to schedule your eye exam.
In 1824, 15-year-old Louis Braille created a reading and writing system for the blind and visually impaired, known as braille, in which raised dots represent the letters of the alphabet. His creation has played a major role in enabling the blind to experience more independence. Each year, on his birthday, we celebrate him and his life-changing invention.
Wishing everyone a year filled with love, laughter, joy, and happiness… Happy New Year! 🥂
Wishing you a new year filled with health, happiness, fulfillment, and much success!
Today we honor an amazing activist and minister for all of his accomplishments. To this day, he continues to inspire people all around the world. #MartinLutherKingJr
Is it just us or did this year go by super fast?! By now you should have already started making your new year resolutions list. We know staying away from COVID is #1 but what are some other things on your list? Comment below! 👇
Glaucoma, also known as “the sneaky thief of sight”, can cause permanent vision loss and blindness if not detected early enough through a routine eye exam. While there's no cure for glaucoma, early treatment can often stop it from leading to severe vision loss. Contact us to schedule your annual eye exam!
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! We are open for business all while enjoying the beautiful white snow! 🌨❄️☃️🥶 Share your snow pictures with us!
New year, new perspective! Go ahead and get a new perspective with healthy eyes and don't forget to schedule your eye exam.
If you wear glasses, you're likely annoyed when your lenses fog up while wearing a mask. Here are a few ways to prevent that from happening.
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Why do we have eyebrows? Not only do eyebrows express our feelings, but they’re also our eyes' personal umbrellas!
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Why Do We Have Eyebrows?
Today we honor an amazing activist and minister for all of his accomplishments. To this day, he continues to inspire people all around the world. #MartinLutherKingJr
Is it just us or did this year go by super fast?! By now you should have already started making your new year resolutions list. We know staying away from COVID is #1 but what are some other things on your list? Comment below! 👇
Glaucoma, also known as “the sneaky thief of sight”, can cause permanent vision loss and blindness if not detected early enough through a routine eye exam. While there's no cure for glaucoma, early treatment can often stop it from leading to severe vision loss. Contact us to schedule your annual eye exam!
We’ve finally made it to the end of the week! Happy Friday everyone, and have a safe weekend!
False! It may give you a headache but it won’t cause your eyes to permanently be stuck that way.
If you wear glasses, you're likely annoyed when your lenses fog up while wearing a mask. Here are a few ways to prevent that from happening.
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The best ways to stop a mask from fogging up your glasses, ranked
Why do we have eyebrows? Not only do eyebrows express our feelings, but they’re also our eyes' personal umbrellas!
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Why Do We Have Eyebrows?
Today we honor an amazing activist and minister for all of his accomplishments. To this day, he continues to inspire people all around the world. #MartinLutherKingJr
Is it just us or did this year go by super fast?! By now you should have already started making your new year resolutions list. We know staying away from COVID is #1 but what are some other things on your list? Comment below! 👇
Together we can make a difference. By educating and informing ourselves and those around us about cancer, we can challenge misinformation, stigma, and fear. #WorldCancerDay
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World Cancer Day 2021: Together, all of our actions matter.
We’ve finally made it to the end of the week! Happy Friday everyone, and have a safe weekend!
False! It may give you a headache but it won’t cause your eyes to permanently be stuck that way.
If you wear glasses, you're likely annoyed when your lenses fog up while wearing a mask. Here are a few ways to prevent that from happening.
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The best ways to stop a mask from fogging up your glasses, ranked
Why do we have eyebrows? Not only do eyebrows express our feelings, but they’re also our eyes' personal umbrellas!
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Why Do We Have Eyebrows?
Today we honor an amazing activist and minister for all of his accomplishments. To this day, he continues to inspire people all around the world. #MartinLutherKingJr
Did you know that Dr. William H. Lawson was the first African American optometrist certified to work in the United States and Canada? He graduated in 1912 from the Toronto School of Optometry in Toronto, Canada.
When your donut hole winks and smiles back you know its going to be a good day! Our doctor and staff are grateful to the thoughtful patient who brought us donut holes this morning. Happy Friday friends!! 😉
Together we can make a difference. By educating and informing ourselves and those around us about cancer, we can challenge misinformation, stigma, and fear. #WorldCancerDay
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World Cancer Day 2021: Together, all of our actions matter.
We’ve finally made it to the end of the week! Happy Friday everyone, and have a safe weekend!
False! It may give you a headache but it won’t cause your eyes to permanently be stuck that way.
If you wear glasses, you're likely annoyed when your lenses fog up while wearing a mask. Here are a few ways to prevent that from happening.
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The best ways to stop a mask from fogging up your glasses, ranked
Every year, more than 400,000 children and adolescents below the age of 20 are diagnosed with cancer. Each child should have equal access to the best possible healthcare and treatment. Let’s not forget to show our support to children with cancer and their families. #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” - Abraham Lincoln… Happy Presidents’ Day!
Today is the perfect day to let all of our wonderful patients know how much we appreciate each and every one of you. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Get in sync with your partner by gazing into each other's eyes! Research shows that couples that are in love and gaze into each other’s eyes for three minutes naturally experience synchronized heartbeats.
When it comes to the link between your heart and your vision - there’s more than meets the eye. An eye exam can reveal potentially life-saving clues about your heart health. During American Heart Month, prioritize your eyes and heart! 👀❤️
Did you know you can request an appointment online through our website? This option is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Once we receive your request our scheduling coordinator with contact you with a day and time. http://ow.ly/augv30rxtEl http://ow.ly/yhSU30rxtEt
Can you imagine watching a display screen through your contact lenses? While still a prototype, the world’s “first true smart contact lens” may be able to enhance your vision or show you your schedule—right from the surface of your eyes. #smartcontactlens #athenseyes
Kindness counts!
Experts don’t know why we close our eyes when sneezing but they’ve got a theory! When we sneeze, it’s a forceful, germ-filled burst of particles and microorganisms bursting from our nose and mouth when something irritates the mucous membranes of our nose or throat. Experts believe we close them to protect our eyes from particles entering while they’re exiting our nose and mouth!
Due to continued unsafe road conditions for our patients, staff, and doctor, our office will remain closed Thursday, February 18. Our scheduling coordinator will be in touch with patients to reschedule their appontments. Enjoy your snow day and stay safe and warm!❄️☃️🥶😎
Not all sunglasses are made equal. Whether you want designer frames or looking for a less expensive option, the American Optometric Association shares the most important thing to look for when purchasing your next pair. http://ow.ly/DMyl30rxMOa
Better or worse??
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Fabulous is not only for Fridays!! Be Fab-you-lous today!! #fabulous #athenseyes
We all know that exercise is excellent for general health. But eye health? Research shows that exercise can reduce the severity of macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss worldwide. Read on to learn more.
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No matter where you call your office, there are ways to make that space easier on your eyes. Try these tips while trying to avoid digital eye strain.
Now offering a new contact lens experience! Bausch+Lomb Infuse 1-Day Contact lenses help reduce the symptoms of contact lens dryness. They provide all day comfort by maintaing 96% of their moisture for a full 16 hours! Contact our office to see if this lens is right for you!
Regular eye exams are important. Blinding conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration (AMD) can lead to slow vision loss. Unfortunately there is no cure and damage cannot be reversed. Prevention is the best course of action by detecting risk factors and early damage.
Smartphones, tablets, and computers all emit blue light. Long exposure can lead to eye strain, eye fatigue and sleeplessness. Blue light protecting lenses give you more relaxed vision, reduce harmful blue light, provide higher contrast, and protect your eyes.
Not all sunglasses are made equal. Whether you want designer frames or looking for a less expensive option, the American Optometric Association shares the most important thing to look for when purchasing your next pair. http://ow.ly/DMyl30rxMOa
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Maui Jim Offers durable, lightweight polarized sunglasses that allow you to see the world in truly vibrant, glare free color. They offer over 125 styles with 100% polarized and 100% protection from UVA and UVB rays. Stop by our office and check out their collection. 😎☀️#mauijim
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No one's perfect, but everyone can be awesome! You may not realize it but you are awesome in your own way. Wishing a very Happy International Day of Awesomeness to you!
Isn't it interesting what we remember and what we forget??
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Light adaptive lenses naturally change to the UV light in your surroundings. The benefit is you will never be caught without your sun protection. Contact us to learn more about our UV light-sensitive lens options.
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Spring is almost here! And you know what that means... Tomorrow at 2am make sure you set your clock forward by 1 hour.
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Warmer weather, flowers blossoming, trees growing… Spring is finally here! Make sure your sunglasses are close by, you’re going to need em’!
Millions around the world suffer and live with brain injuries, and they all want the same things we want: to live a normal, healthy life. Brain injury affects who we are and how we SEE the world. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, make sure to schedule an eye exam.
Enjoy life's greatest adventures! Costa Del Mar offers high-quality polarized sunglasses for special activities as fishing, boating, or for an everyday outdoor lifestyle. Discover our special collections and visit today. 😎☀️🌴#costadelmar
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Light adaptive lenses naturally change to the UV light in your surroundings. The benefit is you will never be caught without your sun protection. Contact us to learn more about our UV light-sensitive lens options.
