Parents: If you have a child who needs more than one pair of glasses and you don’t have a vision plan, here’s some good news! Somers Vision Clinic is now offering special savings on two pairs of glasses per patient for private pay transactions. For girls: Buy one OP or Jessica McClintock frame at 50% […]
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BCBGMAXAZRIA Women’s Eyewear: You Don’t Have to Pronounce it to Love It!
Somers Vision Clinic has just received 12 new women’s frames from ClearVision Optical called BCBGMAXAZRIA — unpronounceable but gorgeous! Here are just a few examples of this stunning eyewear line. The designs blend European sophistication with American spirit, offering a beautiful assortment of colors and detailing. Plus, they come in different sizes to fit almost […]
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Royal Doulton Eyewear for Women!
Somers Vision Clinic has a beautiful line of Royal Doulton eyewear for women. The Royal Doulton brand has a rich London heritage defined by quality, diversity and innovation. Today the brand reflects the urban culture, creative design and eclectic style of London.
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Excess Screen Time Linked to Dramatic Increase in Teens Needing Glasses
It’s no secret that staring at a phone or computer screen for long periods of time can be harmful to the eyes — especially children’s eyes. Dr. Squillace has been interviewed by the media about the dramatic increase in myopia among children, and a recent UK study confirms this trend. According to Scrivens Opticians, an […]
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Optical Assistant Needed!
We are looking for a friendly and reliable optical assistant to work part time, 5-10 hours a week, including late Thursday afternoons with one Saturday a month, in our private optometric practice. (Need flexibility to fill in for employee vacations, doctors’ appointments, etc.) Administrative duties include greeting patients and answering the phone to register patients, […]
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Eye Protection for Sports and Recreation
According to the National Eye Institute, sports-related eye injuries account for an estimated 100,000 physician visits every year and 42,000 trips to hospital emergency departments. The highest risk sports include baseball, basketball, boxing, hockey, paintball and racquetball. School-aged competitors are particularly prone to eye injuries since their athletic skills (hand-eye coordination, balance, reaction time and […]
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Somers Vision Clinic No Longer Fitting ACUVUE Contact Lenses
In light of the recent court ruling that Johnson & Johnson made a major contribution to Oklahoma’s opioid crisis, we have decided that we will no longer be fitting ACUVUE contact lenses. The ruling that Johnson & Johnson ignored warnings by the federal government and its own scientific advisors about the risks of these drugs […]
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Health Insurance vs. Vision Plans: The Importance of Knowing Your Benefits
When it comes to eye care services, many patients are unclear about what their health insurance covers. Some health insurance plans pay for eye exams while others cover the medical portion of the eye exam but not refraction — the vision test done to determine whether you need eyesight correction and if so, what prescription […]
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Calvin Klein Eyewear is Here!
The Calvin Klein Jeans collection offers dynamic design and details as intricate as the stitching on your jeans! We have 14 unique frames that feature a playful contrast between depth and color, combined with quality construction and unique detailing that typify the Calvin Klein brand. These fashion forward frames are also supremely comfortable! Stop by […]
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Vision Screenings: No Substitute for Children’s Eye Exams
A new school year is rapidly approaching! Did you know that vision screenings provided by schools and pediatricians can miss more vision problems than they find? Undiagnosed vision problems can create challenges for children, interfering with their ability to learn and participate in sports, damaging their self esteem and even leading to behavioral issues. For […]