WV Eye has teamed up with Bausch + Lomb on their Contact Lens Recycling program. Let’s all do our part to help the environment. Bring your used contact lenses and their blister packets to one of our locations in a plastic bag and we will send it off to be recycled. In appreciation for your …
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October Is Contact Lens Safety Month
Do you have your Halloween costume ready? Does it involve those spooky eye transforming contact lenses? Speciality contact lenses can look great, but if not properly fitted by your Eye Care Professional, your Halloween could turn into a nightmare. Do not purchase costume contact lenses without a prescription. It is illegal to sell and dispense …
September is Healthy Aging Month
According to the AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology), One in six Americans age 65 and older have a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. The risk of eye disease increases with age, yet many older adults neglect to see an ophthalmologist for care. To bring attention to taking care of …
The Next Winner Could Be You!
The 2nd Quarter Patient Survey Winner is Teresa Fisher! Thank you Teresa for completing your Patient Survey and providing us with feedback! Every winner receives a $50.00 BB&T gift card. The next winner could be you! Look for the survey invitation after your visit with our office, complete the survey by letting us know what …
Back To School Special!
WVEC will be featuring an Optical COUPON each month! Stop by any of our five Optical Shops (Charleston, Beckley, Ripley, Belle and Saint Albans) to take advantage of this great deal. Click below to learn about our August Back to School Special! August Back To School Special
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month!
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! One question we always hear from parents is, “Should my child get their eyes checked before school starts?” Learn when to get vision screenings and eye exams for children here: Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
July is Firework Eye Safety Month!
The 4th of July is almost here, and with the picnics, family gatherings, parades and celebrations come FIREWORKS! We all love watching the beautiful display of glitter in the sky. We jump and scream for each loud BOOM! Here comes the reality check, fireworks can be very dangerous if not handled properly. Below are some …
VSP – Did You Know??
Do you have VSP (Vision Service Plan) Insurance? Did you know? That your routine vision exam is covered each year? Your benefits may be on a yearly schedule by the date of service or by calendar year. This will be specified in your benefit program. VSP covers: Prescription lens for your glasses every …
June 6th – National Eyewear Day!
It’s National Eyewear Day!! Our staff in our Charleston, Ripley, St Albans and Belle offices, proudly showed off their fantastic style in some amazing eyewear selections to celebrate National Eyewear Day! Eyeglasses have been around for over seven centuries and have gone from an essential need to see, to a stylish fashion statement! With all …
June Is Cataract Awareness Month
A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens in our eye. It is like looking through a dirty or foggy windshield. Symptoms include blurry vision, difficulty driving at night, glare, and poor color vision. Aging is the most common cause of cataracts. Certain medical conditions such as diabetes, smoking, long-term use of steroids, and …