Studies show that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer. UV rays reflected off sand and water can cause eyes to sunburn, potentially resulting in temporary blindness in just a few hours. In support of Ultraviolet Awareness Month, WVEC wants to remind all patients that …
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Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Spring time is upon us here in the beautiful mountain state and the sun is out! Did you know that exposure to UV rays can burn delicate eye tissue and raise the risk of developing cataracts and cancers of the eye? UV rays that reflect off sand and water can cause eyes to sunburn, even …
March is “Workplace Eye Wellness Month”
Protect your vision on the job! We usually think of work-related eye injuries as being isolated to outdoor jobs such as construction work, landscaping or animal handling. Ironically, working in an office can be just as hazardous to your eyesight. The most common eye problem is computer vision syndrome. While consistently being on your computer …
8 Years In The Making
Today marks the 8-year anniversary of West Virginia Eye Consultants. In 2011, we started with two physicians (Dr. Jeff Sinclair and Dr. Chris Stansbury) and one employee in a small office in Downtown Charleston. Fast forward to today, we have grown to 7 physicians supported by over 50 employees, providing compassionate care to patients in …
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition in which part of the retina, called the macula, becomes damaged. It is the leading cause of vision loss in people 50 years or older. With AMD, you lose your central vision and ability to see fine details. For instance, someone with AMD may not be able to …
Grand Opening & Welcome Dr. Wiles!
Come out and help us celebrate the Grand Opening of our newly renovated office at 215 5th Ave., in St Albans, WV, on Tuesday, February 12th – 4pm to 7pm. Meet and welcome our new physician, John Wiles, OD, to the WV Eye Team! The Mayor of St Albans, David Scott James, will be performing …
The Next Winner Could Be You!
The 4th Quarter Patient Survey Winner is – Sharon Campbell! Thank You Sharon for completing your Patient Survey! Every winner receives a $50 BB&T gift card. The next winner could be you! Look for the survey invitation after your visit with our office, complete the survey, and you will be registered to win! It’s that …
News At WV Eye December 2018
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Busy, Busy, Busy!
October has proven to be a busy month so far, and it is getting busier as we speak! You know what though, that is OK, that means we are out and about in our communities helping out and meeting awesome people like you! October started out with the opening of our new office, at 134 …
We Have A Winner!
The 3rd Quarter Patient Survey Winner is – Marcia Hebb! We want to thank Marcia for completing her Patient Survey! She won a $50 BB&T gift card. The next winner could be you! Look for our survey invitation after your visit with our office, complete the survey, and you will be registered to win! It’s …