Do you have glaucoma? Do you know someone with glaucoma? Did you know that there are many surgical treatment options to reduce, or completely eliminate the amount of eye drops you have to use on a daily basis? All About Vision has an excellent article explaining what exactly glaucoma is, how it affects your vision, […]
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month! Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness. It is a disease where pressure can build up and damage the eye’s optic nerve causing life-long damage to a person’s vision. Types of glaucoma include: • Open–angle glaucoma, which can cause peripheral vision loss. • Angle–closure […]
WV Eye Holiday Hours
December 20th 8:00am – 12:00pm Merry Christmas December 24th & 25th Closed Happy New Year January 1st Closed
Christmas Toy Safety
Have you heard that iconic phrase “You’ll shoot your eye out!” from Ralphie’s mom in the The Christmas Story movie? Very memorable and oh so true. This gift giving season, inspect and research the toys your children are asking for before you purchase them. Accidents involving children and toys occur and may result in […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month
Studies show that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer. UV rays reflected off sand and water can cause eyes to sunburn, potentially resulting in temporary blindness in just a few hours. In support of Ultraviolet Awareness Month, WVEC wants to remind all patients that […]
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