Weber Blog
Stroke Awareness Month
May 14, 2021
Since May is National Stroke Awareness Month, it is only fitting to learn more about the connection between strokes and the eyes. Strokes are a major cause of death and disability in the United States. This blog will focus on the main types of strokes…
Exam Room 101
April 29, 2021
Have you ever wondered what the eye spoon is technically called? How about that big pair of glasses that holds the lenses we flip back and forth? Whether you are visiting the office for your annual exam, pink eye, or floaters, you can be sure…
Brands We Love: State Optical Co.
December 3, 2020
There are very few eyewear companies manufacturing frames in the United States. Weber Vision Care is pleased to carry several of these brands for our America-loving patients. If you want quality eyewear, while supporting fellow American workers, State Optical frames are for you! Made in…
Happy Thanksgiving 2020
November 25, 2020
This Thanksgiving, let’s be thankful for the nutrients in our Thanksgiving dinner that benefit the eyes. The following foods are common Thanksgiving dishes that have a positive role on eye health and vision. Turkey Many families enjoy a carved turkey as the feature presentation in…
What is Ocular Dominance?
November 20, 2020
Just about everyone has a dominant eye, which typically relays more accurate and precise visual information from the eye to the visual system of the brain. This makes it the “preferred” eye, especially when individually comparing the two eyes. Even if both eyes read the…
Diabetes Awareness Month 2020
November 13, 2020
National Diabetes Awareness Month is acknowledged every November with November 14th as World Diabetes Day. As one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States, it is important that people understand the details of diabetes. What is the difference between Type…
Creepy Crawlies: Eye Infestations
November 6, 2020
Mites, lice, and parasites can inhabit the eyelashes and eyeball. These creepy crawlies are microscopic, but can wreak havoc on the health of the eyes. The following five conditions are the most common types of ocular infestations. Demodex Demodex are a type of parasitic…
WVC Halloween Memories
October 30, 2020
In honor of Halloween, this blog features fun stories and pictures of Weber Vision Care staff. When asked about their favorite Halloween costumes and memories, this is what they had to say… Jena: One of my favorite things back in the day when I…
There’s Something In My Eye!
October 22, 2020
“Ouch! It feels like there is something in my eye!” … We have all been there. This feeling is called foreign body sensation. The eye might feel gritty, like there is sand in the eye. It is usually painful or uncomfortable with blinking since the…
Brands We Love: Blackfin
October 17, 2020
If you are looking for a stylish frame that is strong and lightweight, Blackfin is for you. The Italian Alps The Blackfin brand was founded in 1971 by Maria Pramaor. After being employed by another large optical company for nine years, Maria decided she…
Dry Eye Syndrome: Treatment
October 10, 2020
The final blog in our Dry Eye Series covers the treatment of dry eye syndrome. Like many conditions, the severity of the symptoms determines the course of treatment. If symptoms still persist, another level of treatment can be initiated. These are some of the most…
Dry Eye Syndrome: Diagnosis
October 3, 2020
The second blog of our Dry Eye Series focuses on diagnosing dry eye syndrome. Before even looking at the eyes, listening to the patient’s symptoms can direct the doctor towards the diagnosis. Although the symptoms of dry eyes can be different for each person, there…