Weber Blog

Meet Our Staff – Deb

September 12, 2019

Meet Deb Hoffman – one of Weber Vision Care’s opticians. Deb has been with Weber Vision Care for 7 years, although she has 35 years of experience in the optical industry. Even with her 45 minute commute, Deb loves it here and has no problem…

Brands We Love: OGI Eyewear

September 5, 2019

Glasses are accessories with a purpose. Not only do they help you see more clearly, but they also make a statement about your appearance and personality. It is uplifting to have a fun pair of glasses for the weekends or going out for dinner after…

Bye, Stye!

August 29, 2019

That painful, red bump that pops up out of nowhere – could be a “stye.” What is it? A stye, medically referred as a “hordeolum”, is most commonly caused by a blocked oil gland along the eyelid margin that becomes infected. Staphylococcal bacteria is the…

Contact Lens Health Week

August 23, 2019

August 19th to 23rd is Contact Lens Health Week, organized by the CDC. Therefore, it is only fitting that we go over three basic steps to ensure proper contact lens health. We only get one pair of eyes! #onepairtakecare   1. Remove contact lenses before…

Meet Our Staff – Mandy

August 15, 2019

​Meet Mandy Loncar - one of Weber Vision Care’s optometric technicians. It all started in 2006 when Mandy began working at the front desk of Weber Vision Care on Elmerton Ave. She left for a short time, but couldn’t resist returning to Weber Vision Care…

B+L ONE by ONE Recycling Program

August 8, 2019

Weber Vision Care is an official recycling center for the Bausch + Lomb ONE by ONE Recycling Program through TerraCycle®. Enjoy the comfort and vision of your contact lenses without worrying about the impact on the environment. What is TerraCycle®? TerraCycle® is a recycling program…

Brands We Love: Randolph Engineering

July 31, 2019

RANDOLPH ENGINEERING is the essence of “Made in U.S.A.” and is just one of the reasons why we display and promote frames from their company.   Founded in 1972 Former Royal Air Force navigator, Jan Waszkiewicz, and machinist, Stanley Zaleski, founded the Massachusetts-based company in…

Help! I Can’t Read Small Print Anymore!

July 24, 2019

Go go gadget – arms! Do you find yourself holding objects farther away to read something? How about peeking beneath or above your glasses or just outright taking them off to read? If so, you are not alone! Presbyopia is a natural process that begins…

Meet Our Staff – Tim

July 18, 2019

Ever wonder who makes the glasses that you order at Weber Vision Care? Wonder no longer; Meet our optical lab manager and glasses-assembling extraordinaire, Tim Traveny! Tim joined the Weber Vision Care team in September 2018, bringing years of optical experience with him. He is…

Twitching Eyelid

July 10, 2019

A twitching eyelid – it has happened to everyone at some point. So why won’t that annoying, quivering eyelid stop moving? Keep reading for the answer!   What is an “eyelid twitch”? The medical term is called myokymia, which literally translates to “muscle wave.” The…

Cataract Awareness Month

June 12, 2019

Since June is Cataract Awareness Month, it is only fitting that we discuss cataracts. Everyone will develop cataracts at some point later in life, so this post is applicable to people of all ages.   What is a cataract? In order to understand what a…

Brands We Love: NW77TH

May 30, 2019

Every frame line has its own unique history. NW77TH is a quality brand with a deeply rooted history – just one of the many reasons why we love these glasses! Once Upon a Time in 1879… NW77TH dates back to 1879 in St. Louis, MO…