Did you know a comprehensive eye exam doesn’t just determine if you need eyeglasses or contact lenses? In fact, our eye doctors in Chesapeake also carefully look at all aspects of your eye health, which can help provide a clearer picture of your overall health. Comprehensive eye exams go well beyond the goal of 20/20…
Some of our patients in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach and Norfolk have asked us whether contact lenses are safe to use during the COVID-19 pandemic. The answer is yes, they are. With proper precautions, contact lenses remain an acceptable form of vision correction for healthy individuals during the pandemic. Our eye doctors say that with proper…
Our eye doctors would like to gently remind you that your eye sight is precious and that there are many eye conditions that have no symptoms in the early stages. People often think, “If I am seeing fine, then my eyes must be healthy.” Unfortunately, that is not always true! March is national SAVE YOUR…
Gontarek Eye Care has joined forces with the American Optometric Association (AOA) to highlight the critical importance of eye care in overall health. According to AOA’s new Eye-Q survey, only half of Americans are getting annual eye exams. “Good vision is essential to quality of life and a comprehensive eye exam is an important, preventive…