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Legal blindness is a federally recognized disability that has been set forth by the government to recognize individuals with severe vision loss in both eyes.

Neurotrophic keratitis occurs when a large corneal defect does not have the appropriate sensation to heal on its own. This condition is usually secondary to another medical condition and is frequently a chronic or recurrent condition.

Bifocals have been used for many years to help correct presbyopia, or changes in near vision with age. New technology in eyeglasses has created a new lens that can provide the features of a bifocal without a visible line in the lens, theses are also called progressive lenses.

Do you find yourself holding reading material further away? Is fine print becoming too small to see comfortably? If you answered yes, you may be experiencing the first signs of presbyopia. This change happens in everyone over time, even for people who have never needed glasses!

Did you know that diabetes can affect your vision? Diabetes can affect the blood vessels in your eyes and also your glasses prescription.

Do all people need eye exams? Yes, everyone needs a yearly eye exam even if they do not need glasses. There is a common misconception that those with 20/20 vision who are young and healthy do not need regular comprehensive eye exams. While not everyone needs glasses, everyone benefits from an evaluation of their eye health.  

Do you ever put off going to the doctor because you hope your problems will clear up on their own?  I think we all cross our fingers and hope for a little luck in that way sometimes.  When it comes to your eyes, there are times when it is very important to see your optometrist right away. 

Are you feeling the effects of screen time?  Between our smartphones, tablets, and computers we are spending an increasing amount of time in front screens each day.  And with remote learning and Zoom work meetings, many of us are finding ourselves on our devices even more.

This has been a difficult few months for all of us but we are very excited that we will open again to see patients!  One exciting change is that Dr Whitmire will be available for eye exam on Saturdays in addition to Monday and Friday!  Here are some of the precautions we will have in place to protect all patients, providers and staff. 

Hi! I’d like to introduce myself to you. My name is Erica Whitmire and as the optometrist here at the Optical Centre, I look forward to getting to know you and helping you with all of your eye care needs. I feel very fortunate to be able to practice here, where the focus is on you, the patient.