Beach Eye Care Now a Proud Sponsor of Norfolk Tides We’re very excited to join the Norfolk Tides Team. As a proud sponsor, we will be participating in America’s favorite pastime at Harbor Park. Make sure you take good care of your vision so that you’re seeing 20/20 at every home game. Need an appointment? Schedule one right here. See you at the park. Get your Tides tickets here. ... Read more »
Give Up Your Reading Glasses? Big News! Now You Can With VUITY!
If you’re over 40, you may have started your reading glasses collection. How many pair do you have? A pair for the kitchen, one for the den, a pair in the bathroom, one for the purse and another in the car? Well, you may be able to ditch your readers with a new, recently FDA-approved ophthalmic eye drop, VUITY. Age-related blurry near vision, also called presbyopia, often occurs after 40 and affects nearly half of the adult population as we age, making close-up vision, reading, computer ... Read more »
Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Each year, nearly 25,000 Americans visit the emergency room due to a workplace eye injury. During Workplace Eye Wellness Month this March, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds employers and workers about the importance of wearing certified and approved eye protection. Research found that the average office worker spends 1,700 hours per year in front of a computer screen. And that doesn’t include our addiction to phones and other digital devices. All this screen time has led to an ... Read more »
HSA/FSA & Your Vision Care
Did you know that the CARES Act is allowing employees to increase their FSA without a qualifying event during 2021? The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act makes important provisions for health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was signed into law expanding some provisions of the CARES Act. This relief package allows taxpayers to roll over ... Read more »
Dr. Ritenour: Excellence in Dry Eye Management Requires a Blueprint That Emphasizes Consistency
Our philosophy at Beach Eye Care is to take the best care of our patients, and everything else will follow. Dry eye disease (DED) management is a lifelong requirement; whether the goal is to improve symptoms, visual quality, or to ensure great results from a cataract or refractive procedures. It is through this "blueprint" approach that we ensure all in the practice understand our commitment to excellence and how we ensure optimal outcomes for our patients. Our Algorithm To arrive at a ... Read more »
February is Low Vision Awareness Month
Courtesy of Precision Vision Low vision is the term used to refer to a visual impairment that is not correctable through surgery, pharmaceuticals, glasses, or contact lenses. It is often characterized by partial sight, such as blurred vision, blind spots, or tunnel vision. Low vision can impact people of all ages but is primarily associated with older adults. Some of the most common causes of Low Vision are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD/ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, ... Read more »
SMILE! It’s a Celebration! Beach Eye Care Performs 200th SMILE Vision Correction
Dr. Neatrour and the Beach Eye Care team were all smiles after recently performing their 200th SMILE Vision Correction procedure. As the only SMILE provider in Virginia, we were proud to reach this milestone and surprised our patient with an impromptu photo shoot and video and a gift to celebrate his new, improved vision. Take a look and trust Beach Eye Care to help you create a milestone moment with your vision. ... Read more »
The Future of Vision Correction is Now — SMILE
If you have questions about Beach Eye Care’s SMILE vision correction procedure, take a look at this informative video in which Dr. Neatrour details the evolution of all vision correction procedures, culminating with SMILE. The latest in correction procedures, and performed first in Southeastern Virginia by Dr. Neatrour, SMILE corrects myopia and astigmatism quickly and easily by creating a thin disc, which is removed from the tiniest of openings, resulting in the shortest procedure and ... Read more »
What To Expect During Your Next Eye Doctor Visit
This article originally appeared on the American Refractive Surgery Council Insight Blog. Your next eye doctor visit will look and feel different in the post-COVID-19 world. There is no denying an eye exam is an up-close and personal experience, which may feel like it's going against the need for social distancing in the era of COVID-19. In response, eye doctors across the country are adopting measures to protect your health and safety – as well as the health and safety of themselves, ... Read more »
Changes to Health Saving Accounts in Response to COVID-19
Update: On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was signed into law expanding some provisions of the CARES Act. This relief package allows taxpayers to roll over unused amounts in their health and dependent care flexible spending arrangements from 2020 to 2021 and from 2021 to 2022. This provision also permits employers to allow employees to make a 2021 mid-year prospective change in contribution amounts. You can use your HSA to pay for eligible vision expenses for ... Read more »
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