Did you know there is a correlation between diabetes and eye health? Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. If you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use the insulin it makes as well as it should. Over time, that can cause serious Read more…
Eyesight is arguably one of the most important and useful gifts of our five senses. Because these organs are so important, it is essential to keep them healthy! Just like any other part of our body, the eyes should be monitored for any abnormalities or inconsistencies. Being vigilant about any changes in your eyesight could Read more…
If you have seemingly perfect vision, there’s no need to visit an optometrist, right? Wrong. The truth is, whether you have 20/20 vision or not, everyone under the age of 60 should have their eyes examined every two years. Not only is this recommended by our doctors, it’s recommended by the American Optometric Association. If Read more…
How to Choose the Right Glasses According to Your Face Shape Picking out the perfect pair of glasses can be hard. There are so many colors and shapes, it can get overwhelming. It can be helpful to look at your face shape as a guiding force as to which frames to try on and consider. Read more…
Goblins, witches, and ghouls, oh my! Halloween is just around the corner which means you’re picking out costumes for yourself or your little ones. Follow these tips to make sure your eyes are protected during the spooky festivities! Tip #1: Stay Away From the Waterline of your Eye The waterline – a beauty term – Read more…
For many of us, the anxiety that precedes our annual eye exam is rooted in one specific aspect of the ordeal: the dreaded air puff test. You know the drill: you sit down on a rolling chair, stretch your neck out to rest your chin on a piece of plastic, focus your eyes on a Read more…
Over the past year and a half, as more activities have moved online due to the pandemic, we’ve all become more aware of the risks posed by too much screen time. Even prior to the pandemic, the average person spent more than seven hours on a computer each day. Too much exposure to the bright Read more…
Dr. Becky and Dr. Scott Mann are familiar faces around the New River Valley. The husband and wife team met at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, where they were both studying to become optometrists. Now, the pair work together as eye doctors at Invision Eye Care. They’ve been providing their neighbors with top-tier eye care services Read more…
Nobody would argue about the importance of wearing the proper equipment when playing sports. Athletes suit up in uniforms, pads, gloves, and helmets without a second thought. However, one aspect of sports safety that is often overlooked is eye protection. Sports vision considerations range from preventing eye injuries during a game, to making sure you’re Read more…
Ever since we were kids, we’ve heard over and over again about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. When it came to carrots, the rumor was that eating them would give us better eyesight. Adults made it sound as if we’d develop x-ray vision from the power of carrots alone! So here’s the question: Read more…
