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It’s pollen season and our eye doctors in Chesapeake would like to update you on Ocular Allergies, aka, eye allergies. Eye allergy occurs when something you are allergic to irritates the conjunctiva. This is the delicate membrane covering the eye and the inside of the eyelid. Like all allergies, allergic conjunctivitis starts when the immune…
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…
The youngest surfer to qualify for the world championship tour, USA Surfing member Caroline Marks discusses the important role preventative eye care plays in her sport—and her future in general—as someone who is regularly exposed to the elements. “My favorite thing in the world is surfing with my brothers … doing what I love most…
Our eye doctors get a lot of great questions regarding eyewear. But the one we hear often is “Why does it cost more to purchase glasses or contact lenses at your office than it does online or at a big-box store like Costco?” That’s a simple one to answer, and an important one. All lenses…
March is SAVE YOUR VISION MONTH. Following are three stories from our patients who are very glad they were not too busy to get a comprehensive eye exam. A 23 year old female from Norfolk came in for an eye exam because she noticed a change in her vision. She said “It’s time for new…
This month we’d like to talk with you about Infant Vision (birth to 24 months of age) and our InfantSee Program. Gontarek Eye Care is part of the American Optometric Association’s public health program and we provide a comprehensive, infant eye assessment between 6 and 12 months of age as a no-cost public service. If…
Thanks to the digital age, the 21st Century Eye is getting used as never before. And that carries consequences because looking at a computer screen, smartphone or tablet is different from reading printed pages, and often makes your eyes work harder. According to the American Optometric Association, 55% of adults in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk and throughout…
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…
Simply keep used contacts and blister packs in a recycling receptacle at home. Once it’s full, bring it to Gontarek Eye Care. We will collect all of this waste, package it up and send it to TerraCycle. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE WASTE? Once received at TerraCycle, the contact lenses and blister packs are separated by…