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It’s estimated that over 3 million people in the United States have Glaucoma and about half of them don’t even know they have it. 60 million people worldwide have the disease. January is designated National Glaucoma Awareness month in order to bring attention to this preventable disease. Prevention is key, considering there is no cure. According […]
As Dr. Golson shares in our impromptu video from the AskAsheville team, Envision Eyecare is giving back during the holiday season and we need your help! We’re holding a food drive for MANNA FoodBank. You can participate by dropping off canned food and dry goods to our office location at 181 Charlotte Street Asheville, North Carolina. In case […]
We are happy to share that our very own Vickie Carpenter, Medical Assistant at Envision Eyecare, was recently certified as a Certified Paraoptometric (CPO). A CPO(TM) is a person who has attained national recognition via certification by demonstrating an understanding of the concepts used in optometric care. Vickie studied hard for several months and passed the examination with […]
As it is with pesky infections, many types of eye infections can easily be spread from person to person. To protect yourself and your loved ones this winter, be sure to follow these tips. First of all, we cannot stress how important it is to thoroughly wash your hands! Wash your hands before touch your […]
DON’T WAIT! Be sure to schedule your eye health exam before the end of the year to maximize on your Vision Insurance Plan savings! Most vision plans offer one comprehensive eye health exam per year along with any benefits for frames, lenses or contact lenses. Don’t miss this money-saving opportunity for you and your family members! Please note […]
Did you know that the FDA considers all contact lenses medical devices and a prescription is required for the sale of all contacts? All contact lenses require a valid prescription. This is whether they are for correcting your vision or for decorative purposes like changing your eye color. There is no such thing as “over-the-counter” […]
4 out of 5 blind people are needlessly so. Many times blindness is avoidable with proper care, protection, or early detection of issues. Today, Thursday October 8th is officially World Sight Day (WSD). It’s not necessarily meant to be a global day of celebrating sight, it’s more about how not everyone is fortunate enough to […]
Our eyes matter. It’s the truth and it’s also the theme of AMD Awareness Week. AMD stands for Age-related Macular Degeneration. Here are the facts about AMD. Age-related Macular Degeneration is an eye disease that is the leading loss of vision for people age 50 and older. Now it doesn’t necessarily cause complete blindness since it affects […]
The YMCA of Western North Carolina will be hosting the Fit After 50 Day and Envision Eyecare is participating! Be sure to come out to the Reuter Family YMCA in Asheville on Saturday, September 19th from 12 noon-4 pm. Stop by and see the Envision Eyecare team at our booth! Our team will be giving vision and Glaucoma […]
Superman had X-ray vision. You can have blue-ray vision. You might not be able to see through walls, but you’ll be able to see in the next few decades to come. It’s been dubbed the “lens of tomorrow” by many and no wonder given the advancement in technology and the powerful protection it provides. For […]
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