To our Patients and Community,
At Harrel Eyecare, we are committed to caring for and keeping our patients and staff safe. We will remain open and continue to provide eye care services while exercising the recommended precautions during this pandemic.
To ensure you and all of our employees are safe during the COVID-19 virus outbreak we will be spreading out our appointments to practice social distancing, continuously sanitizing all patient contact points, and making adjustments to our daily routine to ensure a safe and healthy eye exam.
To our patients, we ask that you do not bring any extra people with you to your appointment if they are not receiving services. Please call us to reschedule if you are at risk of contracting the virus (older adults or people with a serious chronic medical condition) or have felt sick in the last 48 hours.
If you have vision needs but are at high risk and cannot come in, we will try to be as accommodating as possible over the phone during this transitional time. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Children's reading ability depends on clear vision and visual skills, like the eyes advancing across the written page. Vision problems also might explain your child's reading or reading comprehension struggles. A functional visual evaluation can determine if your child's vision is hindering their academic perfomance in school. #visiontherapy
Scleral lenses vault over the cornea and rest on the white of the eye, the sclera. There’ll be no additional aches for the cornea as it recovers from a transplant or if you had a corneal abrasion.
Follow-up appointments are essential for patients who've been fitted with scleral lenses. Don't forget to schedule your follow-up appointment to prevent corneal scarring or infection — we're here to keep your eyes healthy!
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.
🎉 Harrel Eyecare Day 🎉 - August 22 marks 20 years of business for Harrel Eyecare! To celebrate, Tulsa’s mayor signed a proclamation to recognize the dedicated service Harrel Eyecare has to the Tulsa community.
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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See how the cornea in this diagram is misshaped? No worries. Scleral contact lenses vault over the cornea, making them perfect for those with keratoconus and other corneal irregularities.
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!
Can you guess what foods are the best for dry eye? #dryeye
We love our patients but we don’t love when they steal from us. If you know this person, please ask them to return our glasses or let us know who he is so we can reach out to him to schedule an appointment and collect payment for selecting his frames out ahead of time.
We love our patients but we don’t love when they steal from us. If you know this person, please ask them to return our glasses or let us know who he is so we can reach out to him to schedule an appointment and collect payment for selecting his frames out ahead of time.
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:
Eyes naturally tear up to provide lubrication and comfort, but sometimes we don’t produce enough tears or tears of sufficient quality to keep our eyes moist. This can lead to a condition known as dry eye. Using compresses can help keep your eyes hydrated and comfortable.
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Many schoolchildren have started the new school year at home, learning in online classes at least part of the time. As parents, it's important to monitor your children for signs of eyestrain and the worsening of other eye conditions.
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Scleral contact lenses keep eyes feeling hydrated and comfortable all day long! We think that's a great reason to smile. #happyeyes #sclerals
Eyeglasses correct deficiencies in our vision. While eyesight might weaken as we age, wearing glasses is not the cause.
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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.
Are you sure your child has the visual skills needed to succeed in school and life? Poor visual skills can lead to blurred vision, inability to read or write well, or to stay focused on the task at hand. Evaluate your child's visual skills by bringing them in for a functional visual evaluation. #visiontherapy
Schedule your appointment today!
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.
It may sound like a contradiction, but a common symptom of dry eye syndrome is watery or teary eyes. Can you guess why? Comment below!
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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.
World Kertaconus Day - Let's build awareness together!
Can you guess why the condition is called "keratoconus"? Leave your guess in the comment section below!
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?!
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!
Taking frequent breaks at work because of headaches? Very slight and otherwise unnoticeable vision problems could be causing headaches or dizziness after long periods of staring at a computer screen.
Are the eye drops you've purchased at the drugstore really targeting the root of your symptoms? Get to the root of the issue by visiting your optometrist for an eye exam.
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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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!
Taking frequent breaks at work because of headaches? Very slight and otherwise unnoticeable vision problems could be causing headaches or dizziness after long periods of staring at a computer screen.
Are the eye drops you've purchased at the drugstore really targeting the root of your symptoms? Get to the root of the issue by visiting your optometrist for an eye exam.
The holiday gift you choose for your child matters! Try choosing toys and games that support healthy visual functioning, like building toys, space perception toys, and visual thinking toys. Leave your ideas in the comment section below for others to see! #visiontherapy #giftofsight
Scleral lenses are a good solution for people with keratoconus, a corneal condition that leads to nearsightedness. Besides observing general recommendations for staying coronavirus-free during the pandemic, scleral wearers should consider taking additional precautions. Read on to learn more.
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Don’t forget to use your flex spending account before they run out at the end of the year. Schedule an appointment today!
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!
Drop the cheap plastic lenses and get something that will make your vision crisp in all areas. Schedule an appointment today!
Scleral lenses are a safe and ideal option for those who experienced complications after LASIK or other eye surgery.
Contact us to learn more!
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?”
Many people with severe dry eye or irregularly shaped corneas find standard contact lenses uncomfortable or impossible to wear. Scleral lenses don’t touch the cornea, making them an excellent choice for people with these conditions.
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When all other contacts have failed, could scleral lenses be the answer?
It’s time for your eye exam!
An undiagnosed visual problem like amblyopia can be the underlying cause of a child's ADHD or dyslexia diagnosis. Any child with a possible learning disorder should be brought in for a developmental visual evaluation to rule out any poor visual skills as the cause.
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.
Did you know? The incidence of dry eye has been higher since people have been wearing masks. If your eyes feel sore, gritty, dry or irritated, it could be dry eye. Contact us to get relief.
Come by to SEE us and we’ll make sure you’ll see your “beary” best this holiday season!
We are happy to do our part in the community to make sure these students are doing their best in school. #UnionPublicSchools #HarrelEyecare
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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Use your benefits to upgrade to progressive lenses. Schedule an appointment today!
Finally! A pair of contact lenses that are superbly comfortable and hydrating. Perfect for those with hard-to-fit eyes, possibly even for those who've been told they could never wear contact lenses.
Wishing everyone a healthy and very Merry Christmas!
The countdown to Christmas is almost over! What's your favorite family holiday tradition? Comment below!
Use your benefits before they expire. Purchase sunglasses or blue light glasses. Schedule an appointment today!
Come by to SEE us and we’ll make sure you’ll see your “beary” best this holiday season!
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!
Use your benefits before they expire. Purchase sunglasses or blue light glasses. Schedule an appointment today!
Believe it or not, eye doctors have noticed an increase in dry eye cases during COVID-19. This is in large part due to mask-wearing. If you're experiencing dry eye symptoms, contact us and we'll offer you the best solution so you can get back to having comfortable eyes and vision.
Is a new career on your New Year’s resolution list?
Harrel Eyecare is looking to add to our Patient Service Representative team. Apply through Indeed.com or e-mail your resume to publicrelations@harreleyecare.com
Are you frustrated your bright child is not reading at the level you think they should be? They may actually be suffering with an issue in their visual system. Vision therapy can help.
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.
Did you know that scleral lenses are SUPERBLY comfortable? These rigid contact lenses offer unparalleled comfort as they don’t touch the cornea all the while hydrating your eyes day in and day out!
New year, new perspective! Go ahead and get a new perspective with healthy eyes and don't forget to schedule your eye exam.
Believe it or not, eye doctors have noticed an increase in dry eye cases during COVID-19. This is in large part due to mask-wearing. If you're experiencing dry eye symptoms, contact us and we'll offer you the best solution so you can get back to having comfortable eyes and vision.
Is a new career on your New Year’s resolution list?
Harrel Eyecare is looking to add to our Patient Service Representative team. Apply through Indeed.com or e-mail your resume to publicrelations@harreleyecare.com
To help prevent the development of dry eye disease, limit the amount of hours you consecutively spend looking at a screen, and frequently blink when you do. For lasting relief for dry eye, contact us today.
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!
Did you know that scleral lenses are SUPERBLY comfortable? These rigid contact lenses offer unparalleled comfort as they don’t touch the cornea all the while hydrating your eyes day in and day out!
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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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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Undiagnosed vision and eye health problems that can interfere with academic success. Set your child up for success and call us to schedule a comprehensive eye exam.
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
Wearing face masks is something that will be around for the foreseeable future, and so will mask-associated dry eye. Ask your eye doctor how to minimize dry eye symptoms today.
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Wearing face masks and the rising incidents of dry eye
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.
While the initial cost of scleral lenses is higher than standard contacts, you’ll benefit from maximum value for your money! This is because they're made of high quality, durable materials, which allows them to last from 2 to 3 years. Make sure to discuss when to switch out your pair for a new one with your eye doctor.
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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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.
TEARS REGULARLY RUNNING DOWN YOUR CHEEKS? While it may sound paradoxical, you probably have dry eye disease.
We can help. Contact us for effective DRY EYE treatment today!
STRABISMUS IS NOT AN EYE MUSCLE PROBLEM
Strabismus is a BRAIN issue.
Vision therapy is KEY to treating strabismus. It works by teaching the brain to blend the information received from both eyes, thus helping them work together as a team and aligning them.
Vision Therapy is safe, drug-free, and effective for both children and adults.
Contact us to book your consultation 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.
Did you know that LASIK surgery can sometimes cause eye complications, such as corneal ectasia? It's a corneal distortion that causes the cornea to weaken and bulge. People with Post-LASIK ectasia find wearing soft contact lenses to be extremely painful and uncomfortable. For these people, scleral lenses are the ideal option for clear and comfortable vision.
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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World Cancer Day 2021: Together, all of our actions matter.
TEARS REGULARLY RUNNING DOWN YOUR CHEEKS? While it may sound paradoxical, you probably have dry eye disease.
We can help. Contact us for effective DRY EYE treatment today!
STRABISMUS IS NOT AN EYE MUSCLE PROBLEM
Strabismus is a BRAIN issue.
Vision therapy is KEY to treating strabismus. It works by teaching the brain to blend the information received from both eyes, thus helping them work together as a team and aligning them.
Vision Therapy is safe, drug-free, and effective for both children and adults.
Contact us to book your consultation today!
Dry eye isn't just unpleasant. It can lead to more severe problems like infections, inflammations, and even vision loss. Fortunately, in the majority of cases, dry eyes can be managed successfully, leading to diminished dry eye symptoms and even clearer vision.
Contact us to get relief from dry eye 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!
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!
Do you feel that your eyes have a mind of their own? Are they wiggling from side to side or up and down? If so, you likely have nystagmus. Vision therapy can help! Contact us to learn more.
Dry eye isn't just unpleasant. It can lead to more severe problems like infections, inflammations, and even vision loss. Fortunately, in the majority of cases, dry eyes can be managed successfully, leading to diminished dry eye symptoms and even clearer vision.
Contact us to get relief from dry eye 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
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
Have you been told that you can't wear contact lenses because of an irregular cornea or other ocular aberration? Consider scleral lenses! These customized contact lenses provide clear vision and all-day comfort to those with corneal aberrations, whether due to existing eye conditions or following corneal surgery. Contact us to learn more and see life change before your very eyes!
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!
Do you feel that your eyes have a mind of their own? Are they wiggling from side to side or up and down? If so, you likely have nystagmus. Vision therapy can help! Contact us to learn more.
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!
WHEN SHOULD YOU CONSIDER VISION THERAPY FOR YOUR CHILD? Is your child struggling to perform visually-demanding tasks like homework, reading, spelling, sports, or complaints of headaches? Don't delay! Call us to book an appointment to get your child's visual skills evaluated!
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
Are your glasses not able to give you clear vision? Does your eye doctor keep saying "This is the best we can do"? Sounds like a corneal disease that requires more advanced treatment like scleral lenses!
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
WHAT'S THE LINK BETWEEN MENOPAUSE AND DRY EYES? During menopause, there is a decrease in estrogen production. This can result in the tear glands producing less fluid, which often leads to dry eyes. Put an end to the suffering. If you or someone you know has dry eyes, we offer effective and long-term relief! Contact us today!
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)!
WHAT CAUSES DRY EYE?
Often it results when you aren't producing sufficient high-quality tears to lubricate your eyes. This is all the more common in those who spend too much time staring at screens and don't blink enough. So make sure you keep blinking when working at your computer! If you suffer from dry eyes, our practice offers many effective solutions to help keep your tear ducts and eyes happy.
Spring is almost here! And you know what that means... Tomorrow at 2am make sure you set your clock forward by 1 hour.
Are your glasses not able to give you clear vision? Does your eye doctor keep saying "This is the best we can do"? Sounds like a corneal disease that requires more advanced treatment like scleral lenses!
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
DOES YOUR CHILD...
Skip lines when reading?
Avoid reading and writing?
Have trouble paying attention?
Regularly bump into things and act clumsy?
Offer your child a better future and more confidence with vision therapy.
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!
WHAT CAUSES DRY EYE?
Often it results when you aren't producing sufficient high-quality tears to lubricate your eyes. This is all the more common in those who spend too much time staring at screens and don't blink enough. So make sure you keep blinking when working at your computer! If you suffer from dry eyes, our practice offers many effective solutions to help keep your tear ducts and eyes happy.
CAN'T WEAR SOFT CONTACT LENSES? CONSIDER SCLERAL LENSES! They're custom fit to your eyeball and vault over your sclera without touching your cornea, all the while providing all-day hydration. Want to know more? Contact us today!
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!
DOES YOUR CHILD...
Skip lines when reading?
Avoid reading and writing?
Have trouble paying attention?
Regularly bump into things and act clumsy?
Offer your child a better future and more confidence with vision therapy.
Warmer weather, flowers blossoming, trees growing… Spring is finally here! Make sure your sunglasses are close by, you’re going to need em’!
