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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

This article originally appeared on the American Refractive Surgery Council Insight Blog. One of the most common questions people considering vision correction surgery ask is: How much does LASIK cost? You've likely seen and heard ads on the radio, TV and online promoting LASIK and other vision correction surgeries. With the range of LASIK eye surgery prices out there, it can be confusing. It’s important to understand there are different types of laser vision correction and ... Read more »

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – One of the issues that have come up during this extended stay at home order and social distancing is taking care of non-coronavirus health emergencies and regularly scheduled doctor’s appointments. The team at Beach Eye Care is committed to caring for patients by offering urgent eye care and more. Dr. Vic Jain and Dr. Peyton Neatrour at Beach Eye Care joined with the details. ... Read more »

Beach Eye Care is authorizing a one-time fill of an expired prescription when purchasing glasses due to the COVID-19 emergency. We are unable to extend prescriptions at this time. Limitations on this offer are for prescriptions written on or before April 1st, 2018. If you need to use this service, you will need to have an eye exam once Beach Eye Care re-opens for routine care. ... Read more »

Coastal Virginia folks know that Jimmy Ray Dunn is heralded as a local radio legend, and has spent decades serving our community with his humor, talent and, of course, his voice. Well, did you know he’s also a LASIK success story? Dr. Neatrour performed Jimmy Ray’s Laser Vision Correction 12 years ago and today, Jimmy is still happy to share how Beach Eye Care helped him discover the freedom of better vision! Today we’re proud to bring Jimmy Ray on as part of the Beach Eye Care family, so be ... Read more »