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World Sight Day 2021
October 14, 2021
World Sight Day 2021 is October 14th, and the theme for this year is #LoveYourEyes. The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) hosts the annual event to raise awareness of vision loss and blindness as a major health issue around the world. The…
Fun Facts about Dr. Williams
September 16, 2021
Dr. Williams has a story for every occasion, which certainly makes her the most interesting person at Weber Vision Care. That is why we decided to focus this week’s blog on the one and only Dr. Darcy Williams! Impressive Passport Dr. Williams LOVES travelling.…
National Cholesterol Education Month
September 1, 2021
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, which leads up to World Heart Day on September 29th. The purpose of this observance is to increase awareness and knowledge of cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and stroke – all of which can be quietly occurring without any symptoms until it…
Brands We Love: OVVO
August 20, 2021
OVVO Origin Since 2011, OVVO Optics have been producing glasses of the highest quality to people worldwide. After the frames are laser cut in Germany, they are hand-assembled in a family-owned facility in Poland that has been in operation since 1980. OVVO’s European pride is…
4 Reasons Why Your Kids Need an Eye Exam
August 5, 2021
During the last year of increased remote learning, children are using digital devices more than ever at home and in the classroom. The consequences on the visual system have been so alarming that the American Optometric Association (AOA) launched an Emergency Children’s Vision Summit with…
The Roles of an Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, & Optician
July 24, 2021
It can be tricky keeping track of all the “O-word” titles in the eye field. Optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians all co-manage vision and eye health to provide the most comprehensive care. Keep reading to learn more about the different roles of each type of eye…
iWellness & OCT
July 10, 2021
OCT Technology Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a painless, non-invasive tool that is commonly used to diagnose and monitor changes in those with retinal conditions. Nothing touches the eyes, and there is no puff of air. Using light waves to obtain cross-sectional scans of the…
Dr. O’Neal’s Journey Into Optometry
June 26, 2021
Shadowing a renowned pediatric optometrist during my junior year of high school finalized my career path because ever since that experience, my sole aspiration has been to become an optometrist with such high regards in the world of pediatric optometry. I immediately knew that I…
Ocular Migraines & Migraine Aura
June 10, 2021
Nearly every person has experienced a headache at some point. For those who suffer from migraines, severe headaches can be a regular part of life. Visual symptoms can be present before or during a migraine attack. It is also possible to have visual symptoms, but…
Uveitis: Ocular Inflammation
May 27, 2021
What is uveitis? Uveitis (u-vee-ey-tis) is inflammation or swelling of the uvea. The uvea is the middle layer of the eye, which is comprised of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. Inflammation can occur in any of these layers. Anterior UveitisThis type of uveitis…