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May is the National Eye Institute’s “Healthy Vision Month” and Gontarek Eye Care is participating by encouraging our patients and their families and friends in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake to make eye health a priority. Here’s how from our colleagues at the National Eye Institute: Have regular, comprehensive dilated eye examinations. Determining an eye…
March is Save Your Vision Month, a time to think seriously about your eye health and make a commitment to yearly eye exams in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and throughout Hampton Roads. Another way to help your vision and take care of your eyes involves digital usage, particularly video gamers. The American Optometric Association’s (AOA) 20-20-20 Rule encourages…
If you’re a “Buy Local” fan, please remember that those same principles apply to a local eye care clinic like ours. There are many great reasons why Buying Local in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach and Norfolk helps your family and our communities, says the American Independent Business Alliance: Strengthen our local economy: Each dollar you spend…
From now until August 31, when a patient buys a pair of regular glasses, we’ll give you 40% off on an order of prescription sunglasses, or 20% off on non-prescription sunglasses. We are doing this because we cannot express strongly enough the damage the sun can do to your eyes. You see what the sun does to your skin, and…
During conversations with patients, friends and other folks we meet, it is very clear that many people think “glasses are glasses.” This is so far from the truth! There are many new lens design options available that address all different lifestyles, job requirements, hobbies and more. HOYA, one of the lens makers we often use,…
We are excited to announce that Gontarek Eye Care has recently purchased more cutting-edge diagnostic equipment to better serve you and your family in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Norfolk. Marco 5100s have been installed in each of our Eye Exam Lanes and benefit patients the following ways: Eliminates flipping through lenses while asking patient “which…
As you know, we truly appreciate the military service members and families in Hampton Roads because of ALL they do for our community and country. For years now we have been proud supporters and sponsors of the Armed Services YMCA in Hampton Roads. This year we are taking our military support a step further by…
It’s a new year and time to schedule that eye exam you’ve been putting off. It is a common misconception that as long as your vision is good, you don’t need to visit an eye doctor. This is simply not true. Preventative maintenance is key to preserving eyesight. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month.…
Gontarek Eye Care is proud to be an Accredited Dry Eye Center. We now offer TearLab testing, which takes a tear osmolarity measurement that allows our eye doctors to detect dry eye, often before symptoms are even noticed. It also allows us to track your progress when treatment has been started. This helps our eye care…
Gontarek Eye Care is excited to announce that it can now offer the latest in contact lens technology — the Acuvue Oasys 1 Day lens! These lenses are state-of-the-art and are designed to reduce symptoms of tired eyes and dryness while also providing enhanced comfort and performance. The new lenses are called “Acuvue Oasys 1-Day with Hydralux”.…