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…
Spring has finally arrived! While the warmer weather is a source of joy and relief for some, it can be tricky for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. Grass, tree, and weed pollen tends to be more prevalent in the spring, causing irritating symptoms for allergy sufferers. Itching, burning, dry, or watery eyes are just Read more…
Whenever you notice sudden changes in your vision, it is a wise decision to make an appointment with your eye doctor. Though there may be a simple explanation, your eyes are occasionally an indicator of a serious condition. In the case of double vision, there is usually an underlying condition that can require urgent medical Read more…
For the 15 million Americans afflicted with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), vision is not something to be taken lightly. As this terrible condition slowly robs them of bits and pieces of their lives, they are forced to simply wait. They know that they may become completely blind and there has been little doctors could do Read more…
Millions of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies and their symptoms flare as spring blooms. These allergies aren’t always confined to an itchy, running nose. They can also mean itchy, swollen, running eyes. If your spring allergies make you wish that spring didn’t exist, we are here to help. Don’t let your irritated eyes steal all Read more…
March is Workplace Eye Safety Awareness month, and we encourage you to take this opportunity to be aware of your and your family’s eyes this month, whether in your workplace or at home. This is a great month to ensure that your eyes and eyewear are at the top of their game, so that you Read more…
Our “Have a Heart” Vision Screening will take place at our Christiansburg office on Saturday, February 15th from 9:00am to 1:00pm. All are invited to stop on by for these fun, and fast vision screenings, done by Dr. Becky Mann. The “Have a Heart” Vision Screenings are a quick way to make sure your vision Read more…
We all know the importance of an annual physical to ensure our health. But what about your eyes? Sure, you may think of this as necessary only if you wear glasses or contacts, or perhaps have a problem with your vision. Think again because a comprehensive eye exam is just as important to your health Read more…
December: Safe Toys and Gifts Month December is the month of gifts, snow, twinkling lights on a tree, and lots of holiday cheer. Every child looks forward to Christmas Day and opening all those beautifully wrapped gifts under the tree. Parents everywhere love watching the excitement and joy their children have in all those Read more…
Autumn weather is finally here and the leaves are beginning to color and drop. Our children love trick-or-treating through the drifting red-orange foliage and burying each other in the heaping piles. It’s a last chance to mow the lawn and time to enjoy the cooling weather together as a family. But fall is also the Read more…
