Dear Derby City Eye Care Family,
In light of Governor Beshear’s recent announcement that optometry offices can resume providing care to their patients, we are pleased to announce that we will be reopening on Monday, May 4.
Please understand, though, this will not be “business as usual.” Under normal circumstances, we enjoy taking time to get to know you, your eye health history, and all your vision needs. But the current situation with the coronavirus requires that we shorten conversations and limit interactions to just the essentials.
The Governor’s latest guidelines also recommend implementing several new measures to protect the health of our staff and patients during this unprecedented time. To meet these standards, we have established new policies and procedures that you can read about at https://www.derbycityeyecare.com/2020/04/26/derby-city-eye-care-covid-19-updated-policies-and-procedures/, and will see the next time you come to our office.
If you would like to schedule a telehealth or in-person appointment with us, or if you have questions regarding your eye care or health, please visit our website, derbycityeyecare.com, and fill out the appointment request form. Since we are working with reduced staff and hours at this time, we may be unable to answer your calls as promptly as usual, but we will respond as soon as possible.
We are happy to be caring for our patients again soon, and genuinely appreciate all your patience and support during this challenging time. We will get through this together!
Sincerely,
Dr. Fowler
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.
Contact our office today to learn all about our blue light filter options for your glasses.
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!
Online or in class, all kids need good vision to learn and thrive. Book your kids with us today! #backtoschool #eyeexamsmatter
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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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:
Regardless of whether your kids are back in the classroom or learning remotely, their comprehensive eye exam is essential to ensure that they’re ready to learn at their best. Schedule their appointments today. #backtoschool #eyeexamsmatter
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:
And remember to be safe!
Does the school year seem out of focus? Total lack of clarity from the school board? Ensure clear focused vision for your kids so they can learn...no matter how things play out! Book an appointment with us today! #backtoschool #eyeexamsmatter
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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.
Make the most of your benefits before they expire at the end of the year. Schedule an appointment today!
REMINDER! Tomorrow, Daylight Savings ends...
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Now that face masks are part of our everyday wardrobe, you may notice your eyes getting a little dryer than usual. Here are some tips to keep that from happening:
- Wear a mask that fits snugly around your nose. This will ensure the moisture exits through the side of your mask and not above it.
- Try to blink more frequently.
- Ask us about lubricating eye drops.
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.
Drop the cheap plastic lenses and get something that will make your vision crisp in all areas. Schedule an appointment today!
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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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.
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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!
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!
Use your benefits to upgrade to progressive lenses. Schedule an appointment today!
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?”
Happy Friday and have a great weekend!
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.
Use your benefits before they expire. Purchase sunglasses or blue light glasses. Schedule an appointment today!
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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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.
Use your benefits before they expire. Purchase sunglasses or blue light glasses. Schedule an appointment today!
Wishing everyone a healthy and very Merry Christmas!
The countdown to Christmas is almost over! What's your favorite family holiday tradition? Comment below!
You can use your benefits to buy new designer frames or update your lens prescription. Schedule an appointment today!
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!
The countdown to Christmas is almost over! What's your favorite family holiday tradition? Comment below!
You can use your benefits to buy new designer frames or update your lens prescription. Schedule an appointment today!
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! 🥂
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!
The countdown to Christmas is almost over! What's your favorite family holiday tradition? Comment below!
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! 🥂
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!
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!
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! 🥂
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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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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Why do we have eyebrows? Not only do eyebrows express our feelings, but they’re also our eyes' personal umbrellas!
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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
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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Winter weather often leads to dry eye symptoms such as irritation, burning, itchy and even excessively watery eyes. Treat your winter dry eyes today!
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.
Call us! 502-200-1920
Winter weather can lead to eye irritation & cracked skin around the eyes. Don’t let winter get in the way of your comfort. Schedule an appointment today!
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.
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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Intense winds can cause tears to dry up faster. Treat your winter dry eyes today!
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.
Icy mornings can lead to burning eye sensations. Don’t let winter get in the way of your comfort. Treat your winter dry eyes today!
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!
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Intense winds can cause tears to dry up faster. Treat your winter dry eyes today!
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
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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Exercise can slow or prevent macular degeneration
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Icy mornings can lead to burning eye sensations. Don’t let winter get in the way of your comfort. Treat your winter dry eyes today!
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!
Just like computers, smartphones emit blue light rays that can harm your eyes. Blue light has less energy than UV rays but it can penetrate deeper into the eyes reaching the retina in the back of the eyes. Keep your eyes healthy by limiting the time spent on these devices or get blue light filtering glasses (computer glasses)!
Happy#SaveYourVisionMonth! The best way to save your vision is to make sure to schedule an annual eye exam to check on your vision and eye health. Your eyes will thank you for it!
#Allergies may be annoying...but they can be treated! Book an appointment with our office today to get relief!
Schedule your eye exam today!
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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Exercise can slow or prevent macular degeneration
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Let’s celebrate WOMEN! Look at all of the progress made over the years! Let’s celebrate the acts of courage and determination by women who have played an important role in history. #ChooseToChallenge
Glaucoma is among the most common causes of blindness worldwide. In most cases, it shows no symptoms in its early stages. This is why yearly eye exams are so important! The earlier glaucoma is detected, the less damage is done, and the more vision can be saved. #glaucomaweek #getaneyeexam
Just like computers, smartphones emit blue light rays that can harm your eyes. Blue light has less energy than UV rays but it can penetrate deeper into the eyes reaching the retina in the back of the eyes. Keep your eyes healthy by limiting the time spent on these devices or get blue light filtering glasses (computer glasses)!
Happy#SaveYourVisionMonth! The best way to save your vision is to make sure to schedule an annual eye exam to check on your vision and eye health. Your eyes will thank you for it!
#Allergies may be annoying...but they can be treated! Book an appointment with our office today to get relief!
Spring is almost here! And you know what that means... Tomorrow at 2am make sure you set your clock forward by 1 hour.
Let’s celebrate WOMEN! Look at all of the progress made over the years! Let’s celebrate the acts of courage and determination by women who have played an important role in history. #ChooseToChallenge
Glaucoma is among the most common causes of blindness worldwide. In most cases, it shows no symptoms in its early stages. This is why yearly eye exams are so important! The earlier glaucoma is detected, the less damage is done, and the more vision can be saved. #glaucomaweek #getaneyeexam
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.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Spring is almost here! And you know what that means... Tomorrow at 2am make sure you set your clock forward by 1 hour.
Have a great weekend!
Happy World Optometry Day to all eyecare professionals around the world! We are so proud to be in this amazing profession and to have the opportunity to meet and examine remarkable patients on a daily basis. Today kicks off the first day of World Optometry Week. Celebrate with us by scheduling your eye exam!
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.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
