by Drew Whitehead, O.D., Vision Source-Tilley With the Great American Solar Eclipse just a few days away on August 21, I am urging everyone to keep eye safety at the forefront. If you are planning to view the solar eclipse on Monday, please do so only if you have AUTHENTIC ISO CERTIFIED ECLIPSE GLASSES. There […]
by Drew Whitehead, O.D. With summer time fast approaching, temperatures are starting to soar and so is the sunshine. As an eyecare practicioner, I commonly get asked about ultraviolet (UV) light and its effects on the eye. So here is a quick breakdown: What is Ultraviolet light? Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic radiation […]
by Drew Whitehead, O.D. It’s a beautiful day, you walk into your optometrist’s office full of anticipation. You are finally going to have an answer as to why you notice so much glare driving at night, and why your eyes feel the slightest bit dry and itchy all day long. You fill out your paperwork, […]
There is no better way to celebrate the return of the sun than to get our popular brands of sunglasses for 25% OFF! This special deal is good through the entire month of March 2015. You can choose from Ray-Ban, Coach, D&G, bebe, and other great styles. While you are thinking about protecting your eyes, take a […]
Feb 12, 2015–We are excited to offer free LASIK consultations in our office sponsored by TLC Laser Eye Center. Our LASIK patients tell us this was the best decision of their life! We trust TLC because they offer the most advanced technologies and top notch surgeons, all of which ensures our patients achieve the best possible […]
If you are parents of an infant, or know someone who has an infant, you’ll be glad to know that Vision Source–Dr. Tobin Tilley of Kerrville is part of the nationwide InfantSEE® Program, a no cost public health program developed to provide professional eye care for infants. Through InfantSEE, optometrists provide a one-time, comprehensive eye […]
Wow! You responded so well to our “Beach” Sunglasses Sale in June, we decided to do it again in July! Same great deal with 25% OFF select designer sunglasses. To make it more fun, we are asking you to get your pets involved. Take a snapshot of your pet looking cool in any pair of […]
A report by The Vision Council, shared on WebMD, noted that 3/4 of adults do not wear sunglasses! Their reasons were varied. Over half lose or break them. A quarter of us just don’t bother. Bad choice, according to experts. UV exposure can cause short-term and long-term effects on eye health. Want proof? Just remember […]
As March is National “Save Your Vision” Month, we wanted to remind you why an exam is so much more than testing your eyesight. Read this post from VSP, then schedule your next appointment at this link. (PS Enter your eyes in our little Facebook contest and save $$$! Here’s how) WHY IS VISION HEALTH […]
If an eye disease was an inevitable part of your life, wouldn’t it be nice if you could pick which disease you had? If you could, you would want to pick cataracts. Today, cataract surgery can not only remedy the disease but it can make your eye sight better than it ever was before. Thanks […]