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Going all in on the Halloween look? Don’t cut corners on your contacts.
Decorative lenses still need a proper fit and safe-wear guidance from an optometrist.
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Did you know that infants should receive a comprehensive baseline eye exam between 6 and 12 months of age?
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NCOS member Dr. Courtney Walters was recently featured in a Women in Optometry article! In the article, Dr. Walters explains how treating dry eye naturally opened the door to introducing aesthetics into her practice. Click the link to read the article. womeninoptometry.com/buildin…
Is everything you read online about GLP-1s true? Swipe to separate fact from fiction and see why in-person care from an NCOS doctor of optometry matters.
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If your plan is “squint and hope for the best,” it may be time for a new one.
Whether you’re reading or trying to see the road clearly, don’t just power through.
A comprehensive eye exam can help uncover what’s going on. Find a doctor of optometry at nceyes.org/find-an-eye-docto…
Your daily habits can have a lasting impact on your eyes. Find a doctor of optometry for personalized care and guidance to help protect your long-term eye health. nceyes.org/find-an-eye-docto…
Glasses aren’t one-size-fits-all. See a doctor of optometry for in-person care that helps ensure the right prescription, lenses and fit for your eyes. nceyes.org/find-an-eye-docto…
Last week, Dr. Casey Krug, Mountain District President, represented NCOS at SCO's State Day! Dr. Krug spent the day networking with SCO students and discussing what it looks like to practice in NC, how to find a job, and the process of taking and passing the NC Board exam.
On Saturday, Sept. 12, at the end of the NCOS Executive Council meeting, Dr. Madison Angell and Dr. Andrew Barrows presented their Leadership Program group project. The NCOS Executive Council gave their full support and they will be working on their project in the months ahead!
Dr. Kimberly Orr, NCOS Professional Education Trustee, wrote an article for Women in Optometry where she shared practical tips for protecting children’s vision as screen time increases during the school year. Click the link to read the article! womeninoptometry.com/views/a…
Long hours on screens can make it harder to focus. A doctor of optometry can check how your eyes are working together and help identify issues that may be contributing to digital eye strain. Click the link to find an eye doctor near you: nceyes.org/find-an-eye-docto…
Eye irritation from makeup? Replace products regularly, avoid applying makeup too close to the eye, and see a doctor of optometry if symptoms persist. Click the link to find an eye doctor near you! nceyes.org/find-an-eye-docto…
Class is in session, but did you know that 1 in 4 children has a vision issue that could impact their learning? A back-to-school eye exam can make all the difference. Find a doctor of optometry near you: nceyes.org/find-an-eye-docto…
Parents, teachers and caregivers may notice signs of a vision problem, but a comprehensive eye exam is the best way to get the full picture of a child’s eye health. Find an eye doctor near you at nceyes.org/find-an-eye-docto…
Mild light sensitivity is normal. Lingering discomfort is not. Find an eye doctor today at nceyes.org/find-an-eye-docto….
School screenings provide less than 4% of the information generated during a comprehensive eye exam. Before summer ends, schedule an appointment with an NCOS doctor of optometry to help your kids stay up-to-date on their eye health. Find one near you. nceyes.org/find-an-eye-docto…
Your eyes need sun protection, too. Wear sunglasses with 100% UV protection and see an optometrist regularly to help protect your long-term eye health. Find an eye doctor today at nceyes.org/find-an-eye-docto…
A pterygium is an abnormal growth on the eye that can be linked to long-term UV exposure. Wearing UV-protective sunglasses and seeing an optometrist regularly can help protect your eye health and vision. Find an eye doctor near you at nceyes.org/find-an-eye-docto….
NCOS Member Dr. Ryan Corte was featured in a Vision Monday article on rebranding an optometry practice. He shares helpful tips, like when to time a rebrand and how to define your rebrand strategy. Check out the article at the link below! visionmonday.com/business/nu…
Headaches, blurry vision, new floaters: Some eye symptoms may signal more. Don't ignore them. Find an optometrist near you. nceyes.org/find-an-eye-docto…