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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…
It can get confusing when you consider the different eye care professionals available to you today – so what is the actual difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist, and an optician? When it’s time to get your eyes checked, make sure you are seeing the right eye care professional for your needs. Ophthalmologists, optometrists and…
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,…
Just a quick reminder that Vision Plan Benefits and Flex Spending Plans typically expire on December 31. If you have not had your yearly Comprehensive Eye Exam, now is the perfect time to make that appointment and take care of your eyes! If you need new lenses due to scratches, or new frames due to…
Whether you want to get your children ready for science class, or you’re just a space buff, check out the next Solar Eclipse on Monday, August 21. According to this website www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/chesapeake, folks in our area should be treated to a great show starting around 2:47 p.m., when a partial solar eclipse will occur. A partial solar…
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.…