20 Feb

Digital surfacing relies on a controlled combination of lens design, precisely made molds, and manufacturing technology to create the perfect lens.

Digital lenses use a new design process for lenses which take into account reading posture, near zone placement, binocular vision, and sharper central focus. Today, a computer program calculates all of these factors into a lens that gives you best vision in all areas...

16:13 / Optical News

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20 Dec

Six Steps to Healthier Eyes

When you are making your New Year Resolutions, don't forget to include these six steps to healthier eyes: 1. Get Regular Eye Health and Vision Examinations. Tired, dry, itchy or watery eyes, light sensitivity, headaches, blurry vision, fluctuating vision, and increased spots and floaters can all be...

16:16 / Optical News

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20 Nov

The Difference Between High Quality Frames and Cheap Ones is More Than Their Price

You have tried on several frames of varying prices and styles...

16:19 / Optical News

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20 Aug

Vision is the Priceless Sports Enhancer – Protect It Well

Vision, just like speed and strength, is an important ingredient in how well you play your sport. Vision correction is a part of one's sporting equipment. As performance goes, it's as important as wearing the right clothing or wearing the right shoes. It's another way...

16:21 / Optical News

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20 Dec

What is the Difference between Vision and Medical Insurance?

Vision insurance covers routine eye care services such as periodic eye examinations and refractive services (determining the prescription.) Many vision plans will also offer benefits on materials. These benefits may take the form of an allowance toward materials and special services such as...

16:24 / Optical News

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27 Nov

Second Harvest Food Drive

The East Tennessee Society of Optometric Physicians (ETSOP) sponsored a Second Harvest Food Drive at Valley View United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 16th.  Sponsoring the event requires a monetary donation and participation to help distribute food.  Dr. Elliott (front row-second from left) and Dr....

19:48 / Eye Care

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03 Oct

Volunteer Eyecare Now Accepts Care Credit At All Locations

The decision is clear. Putting off vision care postpones wellbeing. It doesn’t have to be that way. Whether you’re considering LASIK, need cataract surgery, or it’s simply time for new glasses or contacts, CareCredit can help you see clearer, sooner. CareCredit is available for your entire family’s vision care....

19:52 / Eye Care

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21 Jan

January Is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Sight Unseen: Glaucoma Takes Sight without Warning—How to Protect Yourself? What are you going to do differently this year? Take better care of yourself? Will you exercise more, eat healthier, or make an effort to see the doctor as often as you should? Finding time in your...

19:57 / Eye Health

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26 Jul

Helping Infants to Establish a Lifetime of Healthy Vision

Dr. Steven Elliott is a participant in InfantSEE.  Please take advantage of this program by having your baby’s eyes checked by an InfantSEE provider.  To find out more about the InfantSEE program or to learn more about the development of your baby’s eyes please visit:...

20:38 / Eye Health

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02 Apr

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Help Alleviate Dry Eye Syndrome

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (April 2, 2012) – Even though spring weather brings warmer, humid air, millions of Americans still experience discomfort associated with dry eye syndrome.  Dry eye is a condition where the tears produced by the eyes lack sufficient moisture and lubrication, which is necessary...

20:43 / Eye Health

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