Many of you have met our state licensed opticians at our Salem and Christiansburg offices at one point or another, maybe when you were picking out frames or discussing your glasses needs. There is a lot of behind the scene work that goes into making a pair of glasses look and fit the best for our Read more…
Early detection of eye conditions is a key factor in mitigating symptoms and achieving the best possible outcomes for patients. There have been diagnostic options available for years that can show some of the picture as to what is going on. However, emerging technology has created better, faster, and stronger methods for detecting eye conditions Read more…
Invision was recently chosen as a beta tester for a new customer service software feature from Demandforce. Invision fully embraces technology that allows us to better serve our patients! Because of our increasingly digitalized world our clients expect and need customer service that is in line with the latest technology. The software program Demandforce does exactly that! It Read more…
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. We asked Dr. Scott Mann to share how the eye is effected by diabetes and what we can all do to manage our risk for diabetes. Do you know someone that has been diagnosed with diabetes? It is becoming increasingly common in the US population, so much so that most Read more…
Twenty five years ago we wouldn’t be having this conversation. We wouldn’t be talking about the way light can damage our bodies, from our skin to our eyes. However, thanks to advances in science and education most of us are aware that certain kinds of light, UV rays specifically, can have harmful effects on our Read more…
September is Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month. We asked Dr. Scott Mann to share his insights with us about sports related eye injuries and also how you can protect your eyes while enjoying athletics. I’ve always been into sports—discussing, watching, and especially playing them! Growing up I played basketball, football and baseball. Basketball was Read more…
During a recent eye exam my longtime patient Beth asked: “Why can I see the alarm clock at 3 am by squinting?” Beth asks a great question and brings up a very cool vision phenomenon! A small amount of the increased clarity of vision is due to changing the shape of the eye as you Read more…
* Tips You Need to Know When Scheduling Your Next Eye Exam Whether you want clear vision, healthy eyes or just attractive eyewear – this is what to look for in the office that will test your eyes and support your overall eye health. 1. Reputation matters, read reviews In today’s world of on-line reviews, Read more…
