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The Center for Eye Care and Optical Blog

Learn more about ophthalmology and optometry care in our blog!

 Ptosis: What Is It and How We Fix It

Eyelid Ptosis is a drooping or falling of the upper eyelid. This occurs when the levator muscle, which raises the eyelid, is not strong enough to do so properly.


Why Sunglasses Are Important

Most of us share the common belief that sunglasses – Ray Ban, Maui Jim, Silhouettes and Nike – are great accessories worn for fashion aesthetics on occasion.


Welcome to our Provisions Store

If you haven’t seen our newly renovated Optical Services Center yet, we hope that you will stop in soon to visit us, not only to take a look at the over 1,000 frames we have featured but also our Provisions Store.


Protecting Your Eyes At Work With Wiley X

Over 20,000 workplace eye injuries occur each year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. These injuries according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), cost an estimated $300 million a year in medical treatment, lost productivity and worker compensation.


What's New at The Center for Eye Care and Optical?

We have just completed extensive renovations throughout our practice, most notably on the Optical Services Center. Under new management, the Optical Services Center now contains a larger and diverse selection of designer frames including sunwear, sports vision and safety eyewear at competitive prices.


Bigger Does Not Mean Better

Many health care practitioners are fleeing to join larger groups that offer “economies of scale”. This is happening for many reasons including decreased insurance reimbursements, increased equipment and personnel costs and the demands of electronic health care records with all the related expenses.


 The Truth About Eye Glass Costs

We are constantly told that glasses are cheaper at big well-known discounters as well as at some of the larger eyeglass chain stores.


From the Optical Services Center: New Brands and Bestsellers!

Our Optical Dispensary prides itself on offering the best products focusing on performance and protection as well as the most technologically advanced lenses and latest frame styles at competitive prices.


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