Did you know we all blink? Well, more specifically, all creatures—big and small—that have eyelids blink. While most of us know blinking helps clean, moisturize and protect our eyes from irritants, you may be surprised by these eye-opening fast facts about blinking. Blinking is one of the fastest movements. There’s…
Reading is a great way to end the day, but be careful not to let the lighting around you change to the point where it is causing strain on your eyes. Reading in dim lighting won’t cause permanent damage to your eyes, but it can lead to eye strain and…
Meet Kayla Jones, one of our very own ophthalmic technicians! Her smile is sure to brighten your day when you see her at the Mississippi Eye Care Louisville office! When she’s not at work, this Collinsville-native enjoys spending time with her husband, Kyle, their dog Pixie and other family and…
If you wear glasses, you know how inconvenient it can be when you misplace or even lose them. It can cost you time looking for your glasses and even money if you have to replace them. Avoid misplacing your specs by following these tips for keeping up with your glasses.…
From low lighting to glaring headlights, driving at night can be challenging for some. With summer vacations and increased traffic on the horizon, it’s a good time to share these top seven tips for safe night driving. Keep your windshield clean. Thoroughly clean your dirty, fogged or streaked windshield, inside…
In case you missed the news, our Mississippi Eye Care family recently expanded! Without further ado, we are pleased to be introducing Mississippi Eye Care Carthage as the newest clinic to join our family. About Mississippi Eye Care Carthage Part of introducing Mississippi Eye Care Carthage includes sharing a little…
Say hello to receptionist Nicole Littrell! Nicole is a mom of two with her sweet fiancé and knows just how to brighten up your day. She has been with Mississippi Eye Care Louisville for a year and a half and we couldn’t be more thankful! Where did you go to…
Strabismus is a relatively common condition that affects about one out of every 20 kids. To understand this condition and learn how you can detect and treat it, check out these seven fast facts about strabismus. What is strabismus? Strabismus is a word for eyes that do not align. This…
Springtime brings the sunshine back, flowers into bloom, changes in the air and allows for more outdoor fun. Although this time of year is sweet, for many, this season can also include many eye-irritating activities as well as allergies. Check out these six ways to care for your eyes this…
Does your weekly computer screen time continue to increase? Whether it’s because of work or entertainment, here’s what you should know about computer vision treatment and how it can help reduce future vision problems. What is computer vision syndrome? Before we get into what you should know about computer vision…