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Additional optometrists see patients in Eau Claire
Two additional optometrists now see patients at the Eye Care Center in Eau Claire.
Additional optometrists see patients in Menomonie
Three additional optometrists now see patients at the Eye Care Center in Menomonie.
From The Blog
Seeing teamwork at its brightest
Linda Schweikert’s eyesight took a turn for the worse overnight. But thanks to an expert care team working across organizations, she got the vital treatment she needed in time.
Eye care visit leads to brain surgery for pain relief
Nancy Hannafin's unexplained head pain was excruciating. But her optometrist suspected the mystery source of pain was neurological and referred her to a neurologist for evaluation.
Don’t be fooled by glaucoma — the silent sight thief
Glaucoma, commonly called the silent thief of sight, is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is critical for good vision. Learn what to do to protect and secure your sight.
Seeing is believing with help of retinal specialist, eye surgery
Brad Stevens has had his share of health-related ups and downs through the years. The 37-year-old Boyceville, Wisconsin, man has Type 1 diabetes, which often causes diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease.
How to watch the solar eclipse safely
On Aug. 21, weather permitting, a solar eclipse — when the moon blocks the sun — will be visible in North America. While the eclipse is going to be a momentous occasion, it’s something experts say you need to enjoy safely.
Protect your eyes from harmful light
Staring at digital screens often leads to tired eyes, blurred vision and headaches, but can also cause eye damage. Knowing the risks and how to safeguard your eyes from harmful blue light is important.
Far from lazy: Child’s dedication prevents eye damage
When Saydee learned that she had lazy eye and needed to wear an eye patch to help correct her vision, she realized that dedication was required.
Why do I need safety glasses?
Many workers underestimate the importance of eye health, especially when working 9 to 5, five days a week. Who has time to go see an optician to get special safety glasses? Hopefully, you do if your job requires it.
Darkness brings a new perspective on Chippewa Falls resident’s way of life
Renee Kuester-Sebranek wasn’t born blind, but she was aware at 17 that her vision would slowly decline and lead to blindness at some point in her adult life.
This Fourth of July, leave fireworks to the pros
Thousands of accidents each year underscore the danger of fireworks. In 2014, 11 people died and an estimated 10,500 were treated in emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries in the U.S. Statistics show the typical victim of a firework injury is a 25- to 44-year-old male. Here's why you should leave fireworks to the professionals.
What to know about age-related macular degeneration
Macular degeneration is a common cause of age-related vision loss. The macula is the central portion of the retina, the back part of the eye which sends information from the eyes to the brain. Just like the infield of a baseball field is where most of the action happens, most of the important vision tasks like reading, recognizing faces and viewing road signs are done by the cells in the macula.
Halloween safety: Decorative lenses can be dangerous
Looking good on Halloween often comes at a price, but that price should be in dollars and cents — not compromising your health. Unfortunately, misuse of decorative contact lenses and supplementing costumes with tinted eyewear may put your well-being at risk.