Vision Source Waxahachie

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We are postponing opening today until noon. We will contact any appointments this morning and return phone messages this afternoon.

When was your last eye exam? 👀

Even if you haven't noticed any changes in your vision, your local optometrist can help ensure your eyes are healthy and detect early signs of any potential problems.

Don't put off your annual visit - schedule an appointment today! To find a Vision Source doctor near you, visit VisionSource.com

Do you have a habit of rubbing your eyes when they feel tired or irritated? 🤔

You may not even realize you're doing it, but touching our eyes can easily spread bacteria and lead to even more irritation.

If your eyes frequently bother you throughout the day, talk to your local Vision Source optometrist. We're here to help figure out what's causing the problem and keep your eyes feeling comfortable.

To find a location near you, visit VisionSource.com

Here's an interesting fact about our furry friends 🐶

All dogs have a condition called deuteranopia, which makes it impossible for them to know the difference between green and red.

Spring Has Sprung!

Happy Friday and Happy St. Patrick's Day! How are you celebrating? 🍀

Are you eyes feeling strained from looking at screens all day? The 20-20-20 rule may help!

3.14: Tomorrow is Pi Day!

Happy Friday! Here's some things to keep in mind to keep your eyes healthy.

Happy International Woman's Day!

A cataract is a clouding of the internal lens in the eye. The cloud blocks light that normally passes through the lens, which can make an image appear blurry or unfocused.

If you're concerned about cataracts and your vision, schedule an appointment with us.

Make leafy vegetables a staple in your diet. Food rich in Omega-3 such as fish, nuts, seeds, and plant oils are also good for your vision!

Hello March!
This month is Save Your Vision Month and serves as a reminder to take care of your vision. As life becomes more digital, the glare from screens, blue light, and more can cause strain to our eyes.

Contact us to schedule an eye exam!

Fun Fact!

Your eyes allow you to interact with the world around you every day and are a vital part of your daily life. By taking care of your eyes, you are ensuring you will see the best for years to come. Here are five reasons why routine eye exams are so important:

1. Eye exams help children succeed in school.
2. Myopia is becoming more common.
3. Vision screenings should never substitute a yearly comprehensive eye exam.
4. Glaucoma does not present symptoms in the early stages.
5. Annual eye exams can help detect other health issues.

Did you know?

Eyebrows prevent sweat from reaching your eyes, while eyelashes serve to keep dirt out of them. Eyelashes are also continuously shed, lasting approximately five months each and adding up to over 98 feet of shed hair per eye over a person's lifetime.

Oxytocin and dopamine - the "love hormones" - have an effect on pupil size. Your brain gets a boost of these chemicals when you're attracted to someone. This surge in hormones appears to make your pupils dilate.

Kiwis can prevent macular degeneration and ultimately vision loss. Kiwi contains zeaxanthin and lutein (or the "eye vitamin). These two compounds perform the same function as antioxidants and help to form vitamin A, an essential nutrient for your eyes. They also absorb excess light that may damage our retinas and protect the eye from cataracts and other eye-related diseases.

Kiwis also contain a good amount of copper, which is an essential nutrient that supports the nervous system and therefore supports the healthy functioning of the eyes.

Happy Valentine's Day!

With Valentines Day approaching, are you more of a dark or milk chocolate kind of person?

Studies have shown that dark chocolate has a higher proportion of cocoa and this is where a lot of the health benefits come from.
🍫 One serving of dark chocolate can contain over half of your recommended daily allowance of copper which helps prevent optic nerve damage.
🍫 Dark chocolate also contains levels of Vitamin A which can help protect against macular degeneration.
🍫 The flavonoids found in dark chocolate can help lower oxidative stress which can protect the eyes from more damage.
🍫 Lastly, the cocoa in dark chocolate may help increase blood flow to the brain and retina which in turn can improve motion detection and visibility with low contrast.

February is Low Vision Awareness Month -
Low vision is defined as a visual impairment that is not correctable through surgery, medicine, eye glasses, or contact lenses.

You are truly one of a kind!

Happy Friday! Today is National Carrot Cake Day! Treat yourself to some carrot cake.

Eating carrots can help improve your vision since they contain lots of beta-carotene. The liver converts this into Vitamin A, which then gets converted to rhodopsin in the retina.... this gives you better night vision!

Did you know that glaucoma is known as the "silent thief of sight" because it often goes unnoticed until permanent vision loss has occurred?

The best way to protect your eyes against glaucoma and other sight-threatening conditions is to have regular comprehensive eye exams. Dr. Robinson at Vision Source Waxahachie can detect any potential problems early, so you can enjoy great vision for years to come.

❄️Vision Source Waxahachie will be closed the morning of Tuesday, January 31. Please stay safe and warm.

We will monitor the weather and road conditions tomorrow to decide if the office will open in the afternoon.

Your eyes are a very important organ, so it's important that you take good care of them.

Schedule your annual eye examination, don't strain your eyes with excessive use on digital devices, treat yourself with a pair of new frames, protect your eyes from UV rays with sunglasses, or ask if you are eligible for contact lenses for even better vision!

Vision benefits come from drinking green tea!