Since its founding, the American Public Health Association has brought together communities across the U.S. to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight important ways to improve our nations’ health. During National Public Health Week this week, be sure to consider the health of not only your eyes, but your overall mental and physical […]
We will have modified business hours for the week of March 21st through March 25th. Please see below: Monday, March 21: 8:30am to 5:00pm Tuesday, March 22: 8:30am to 5:00pm Wednesday, March 23: 10:00am to 5:00pm Thursday, March 24: 8:30am to 5:00pm Friday, March 25: 8:30am to 5:00pm Please note that we will not be […]
Before discussing potential “cures” and ways to control for myopia it is important to ensure we define it correctly. A myopic eye is one that grows too long front to back. We know this because we measure it using special equipment that calculates the length of the eye from the front (cornea) to the back […]
Just because the weather is cold, it doesn’t mean that your kids should be kept indoors all Winter long. In fact, there are many reasons to have them spend time outdoors, not least of which is to protect your child’s vision. Studies show that children who spend time playing outdoors in the sunshine experience less […]
You’ve probably heard the term myopia before. But what exactly does myopia mean? Is it a disease? How should I cure or treat myopia? If I wear glasses, will it make my myopia even worse? This article covers everything you need to know about what it means to have myopia. The Classic Definition of Myopia […]
If you or your children have myopia and it is getting worse each year, this article is for you. We will be discussing the four best ways to treat your myopia so it no longer gets worse. Everything we discuss is based on solid science and research, double-masked clinical trials, and recommendations based on mountains […]
In recognition of the beginning of the New Year, our office will be closed Friday, December 31st. We will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, January 3rd from 7:30am to 5:00pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will have doctors on-call for emergencies: (636)272-1444. Thank you and have a wonderful and […]
In recognition of the Christmas Holiday, our office will be closed Friday, December 24th. We will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, December 27th from 7:30am to 5:00pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will have doctors on-call for emergencies: (636)272-1444. Thank you and have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!
Because of everyone’s generosity, we were able to donate a combined total of $1,142 to local charities in-need! For December, between monetary donations and our $1 per exam fundraiser, we were able to donate $565 to Gateway Church, along with over 100 toys! In November, between our $1 per exam fundraiser and monetary donations, we […]
We are in our final 2 weeks of our 4th Annual Toy Drive for Gateway Church! Gateway Church, located off Salt Lick Road, has been helping families in-need in the St. Charles County area since the late 1970’s. Until December 20th, we will be collecting toys for boys and girls ages 0-17 years old. Please […]