Weber Blog
Meet Our Staff – Gayle
March 12, 2020
Meet Gayle Bretz – one of Weber Vision Care’s opticians. Gayle worked as an optician for Weber Vision Care in the late 90s at the Elmerton Ave. location. She left for several years, but now she is back and reunited with the WVC team (even…
Save Your Vision Month
March 6, 2020
March is observed as Save Your Vision Month by the American Optometric Association. With 2020 being the year of promoting eye health, it really seems like every month of the year should be “Save Your Vision Month.” Follow these steps to preserve vision and ocular…
Uncrossing the Truth Behind Strabismus
February 28, 2020
Defining Strabismus Strabismus is misalignment of the eyes. There are six muscles, called the extraocular muscles, that control the movement and position of the eyes. The muscles of the right eye need to work in conjunction with the appropriate muscles of the left eye to…
What is the Purpose of Lashes & Brows?
February 20, 2020
Why do we have the cluster of hair above each eye and the little whiskers protruding from our eyelid? Both are for protection, even though we view both as a sign of beauty when groomed to society’s likening. The current trend is full, precisely-shaped brows…
Meet Our Staff – Danielle
February 13, 2020
Meet Danielle Fuoti – one of Weber Vision Care’s optometric technicians. Danielle started at Weber Vision Care in 2005 as a technician. Prior to joining us, she worked as an optician for several years. She was even an optician in Australia for six months! You…
Low Vision Awareness Month
February 7, 2020
February is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month. While most people have heard of macular degeneration, the same cannot be said for “low vision.” In fact, macular degeneration is a cause of low vision! Low Vision Defined According to the National Eye…
Retinal Detachment 101
January 30, 2020
Most people know someone who has suffered from a detached retina. You might think it will never happen to you, but it is still very important to know the signs and symptoms. The best outcomes come from urgent treatment, so it is crucial to act…
Brands We Love: LINDBERG
January 24, 2020
Ask anyone in the office for their favorite brand of glasses, and LINDBERG will be the answer you repeatedly hear. This luxurious eyewear is more than just a pair of glasses; They are a fashion accessory that enhance desirable facial features and guarantee compliments from…
Meet Our Staff – Ellie
January 18, 2020
Meet Ellie Heinly – Weber Vision Care’s practice manager! With over 30 years of optical experience, Ellie is no stranger to the eye care world. Her first optical job was working in a lab cutting down the lenses; they were still grinding glass lenses then!…
What is 20/20 Vision?
January 9, 2020
This is the year for optometrists and eye nerds around the world – 2020! So many people brag about his or her 20/20 vision, but what does that really mean? What is 20/20? “20/20 vision” is a unit of visual acuity (or clarity) measured at…
Counting Sheep
December 20, 2019
During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, many of us worsen our sleep deprivation. According to the National Sleep Foundation, it is recommended that adults sleep 7 to 9 hours each day. If we’re not getting enough sleep, there are many negative effects…
Tree Branches & Corneal Abrasions
December 13, 2019
This time of the year, many people are hanging festive decorations on a tree and decking the halls. A tree branch can be an easy, yet surprising, source of a corneal abrasion. What is a corneal abrasion? The front surface of the eye is…