Novmeber is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Diabetic eye disease, a leading cause of blindness, often has no early warning signs. But you can help people with diabetes prevent vision loss by encouraging them to get regular eye exams so they can catch problems early — and get timely treatment and the right follow-up care.
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October 2022: Contact Lens Safety Month
October is Contact Lens Safety Month! Contact Lens Safety Month is observed to further educate wearers on the complications that may arise if the application, usage, care, and removal of lenses are not done carefully and or properly. Call our office today at 304-343-3937 for a Contact Lens Exam!
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November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
American Academy of Ophthalmology – People with diabetes are more likely to develop blinding eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts. Yet recent studies have revealed low awareness of the issue among ethnicities at higher risk for diabetes. With the findings signaling that many Americans may not be defending themselves against diabetes-related vision …
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Bausch +Lomb Recycling Program
WV Eye has teamed up with Bausch + Lomb on their Contact Lens Recycling program. Let’s all do our part to help the environment. Bring your used contact lenses and their blister packets to one of our locations in a plastic bag and we will send it off to be recycled. In appreciation for your …
The Next Winner Could Be You!
The 2nd Quarter Patient Survey Winner is Teresa Fisher! Thank you Teresa for completing your Patient Survey and providing us with feedback! Every winner receives a $50.00 BB&T gift card. The next winner could be you! Look for the survey invitation after your visit with our office, complete the survey by letting us know what …
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month!
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! One question we always hear from parents is, “Should my child get their eyes checked before school starts?” Learn when to get vision screenings and eye exams for children here: Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
June 6th – National Eyewear Day!
It’s National Eyewear Day!! Our staff in our Charleston, Ripley, St Albans and Belle offices, proudly showed off their fantastic style in some amazing eyewear selections to celebrate National Eyewear Day! Eyeglasses have been around for over seven centuries and have gone from an essential need to see, to a stylish fashion statement! With all …
June Is Cataract Awareness Month
A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens in our eye. It is like looking through a dirty or foggy windshield. Symptoms include blurry vision, difficulty driving at night, glare, and poor color vision. Aging is the most common cause of cataracts. Certain medical conditions such as diabetes, smoking, long-term use of steroids, and …
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 …