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Avoiding Contact Lens Discomfort
June 21, 2020
During the summer, people are wearing contact lenses more often as they enjoy spending time outside. With all this extra time in contacts, some individuals may notice discomfort or contact lens awareness. This can be a deterrent that leads to decreased wear time, but that…
Meet Our Staff – Eldines
June 12, 2020
Meet Eldines Trillo – one of Weber Vision Care’s front desk staff members! Eldines has been with Weber Vision Care since October 2019. She is both a medical billing specialist and front desk receptionist. With 5 years of medical billing experience, Eldines loves solving insurance…
Retinitis Pigmentosa
June 6, 2020
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a rare, inherited disease that causes degeneration of the rod photoreceptors in the retina. The rods are the light-sensitive retinal cells responsible for vision in dim lighting environments and peripheral (or side) vision. According to the National Eye Institute, retinitis pigmentosa…
Color Vision Deficiency
May 29, 2020
Everybody knows a person who just cannot tell the difference between certain colors (and yes, men – we’re mostly talking about you here.) Truth be told, there is a scientific explanation as to why men are more likely to have problems with color vision. Remember…
Teaching Your Child That Glasses Are Cool
May 22, 2020
A child’s first pair of glasses can be a major event for both the child and parents. The average person will need glasses at some point in their life, even if just for reading. Let’s eliminate the stigma and embrace glasses as a necessary accessory…
Acanthamoeba & Pseudomonas Infections
May 15, 2020
Once the summer heat arrives, everyone flocks outside to relax and catch some rays. Wearing contact lenses while in outdoor water sources is something that warrants extra caution. Acanthamoeba and Pseudomonas eye infections from contaminated water can be visually devastating. Keep reading to learn more…
Brands We Love: Caviar
May 5, 2020
If you enjoy wearing eyewear that dazzles from every direction, the Caviar frame line is meant for you. The brand was founded by Palm Optical in 1994. Palm Optical is a family business based in Miami, Florida that originated in 1947 and is currently…
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April 27, 2020
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Eye Allergies 101
April 20, 2020
If it hasn’t hit you already, expect spring allergies to be in full-force soon. We’re all trying to spend a little extra time outside during the quarantine, however, it may prove to be a nuisance for the sniffing, sneezing, itchy-eyed spring allergy sufferer. Keep reading…
Commonly Asked Questions
April 9, 2020
We hope everyone is at home staying safe and healthy. If you are interested in learning more about your eyes, we hope the Weber Vision Care blog finds you well. In the exam room, patients ask many interesting questions (most relevant to eyes, but certainly…
Conquering Computer Vision Syndrome
April 1, 2020
Computer Vision Syndrome, or digital eye strain, is the medical term for symptoms caused by digital devices. Most people quarantined at home are not working the typical 8-hour day on the computer, but still spend hours looking at a cell phone, laptop, or tablet for…
Eye-Friendly Activities for Kids
March 26, 2020
With children unexpectedly home from school and daycare, it can be difficult to keep them occupied. Many parents resort to electronics (tv, tablet, phone, etc.) to keep the children entertained for hours. However, prolonged use of digital screens has been shown to cause headaches, eyestrain,…