Weber Blog

Meet Our Staff – Piper

December 6, 2019

Meet Piper Burke – one of Weber Vision Care’s opticians! We welcomed Piper to the team in June 2018, and she now has 5 years of optician experience. Upon starting at Weber Vision Care, Piper soon realized that she loves the patients here because everyone…

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 28, 2019

All of us at Weber Vision Care have many things to be thankful for this year. Here’s what we all had to say!   Danielle: I am thankful for my loving, supportive family. I am thankful for my health, and healthy, happy daughters who teach…

Learn About Keratoconus

November 23, 2019

What is keratoconus? Keratoconus is a condition that affects the cornea (front surface of eye). In keratoconus, the cornea progressively thins and bulges forward into a cone-shape. If the curvature or shape of the cornea is altered, it distorts the light rays that enter the…

Diabetes Awareness Month

November 14, 2019

November is National Diabetes Month, and November 14th is World Diabetes Day – a major campaign reaching over 1 billion people in over 160 countries. According to the CDC, diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in American adults. Therefore, it is no surprise…

Meet Our Staff – Jena

November 7, 2019

Meet Jena Hommel – one of Weber Vision Care’s optometric technicians! Whether greeting you at the front desk or calling you back to the exam room, Jena is a familiar face to many of the patients at Weber Vision Care. We will be celebrating her…

Brands We Love: Lulu Guinness

November 3, 2019

If you like bold and retro eyewear, then Lulu Guinness® is the designer for you. The brand was founded by Lucinda “Lulu” Guinness in 1989. She began her collection with designer handbags to give working women an alternative to a man’s briefcase. In addition to…

5 Ways to Beat Computer Vision Syndrome

October 26, 2019

In a world where everyone has a digital device, whether it is a phone, tablet, or computer, there has been an increase in the amount of vision problems associated with “screens.” Computer Vision Syndrome, also known as digital eye strain, is the medical term for…

What is Normal Eye Pressure?

October 18, 2019

Measuring eye pressure is an important component of a comprehensive eye exam. What is eye pressure and how is it measured? Keep reading to learn more!   What is normal eye pressure? Normal eye pressure is between 10 to 21 mmHg (millimeters of mercury –…

Britney Mixell

Meet Our Staff – Britney

October 10, 2019

Meet Britney Mixell – one of Weber Vision Care’s front desk receptionists. Britney has been with us since April 2019, and we couldn’t be happier to have another wonderful woman join the Weber team. She has several years of receptionist experience working at a pest…

Brands We Love: Wiley X

October 4, 2019

When it comes to eye protection, Wiley X leads the competition in both function and style options. With numerous customizable features, the perfect pair of Wiley X eyewear is waiting for you.   Over 30 Years of Experience Wiley X was founded in 1987 by…

High Blood Pressure and Your Eyes

September 26, 2019

If you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, you might be curious as to why we always ask how your numbers have been doing recently. Both high blood pressure and high cholesterol are vascular conditions that can cause permanent vision loss if left uncontrolled.…

What You Need to Know About Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

September 20, 2019

You wake up with an eye crusted shut. Once it is finally open, you see the dreaded shades of pink invading the white of your eye. Could it be…“pink eye”??? (*Cue the suspenseful, scary music*)   What is “pink eye”? Pink eye is a generic…