EyeCare America’s 3rd eye health myth honestly had had me worried a bit. Myth 3: Using computers can damage your eyes.
Having just graduated and begun a job in marketing/communications, I am consistently sitting more and staring at my computer screen for most of the day as I am doing now writing a post for Dr. Tavel’s Vision Blog. Most nights when I am home I tend to find myself staring at my personal computer screen communicating with family and friends via email, checking my social media accounts, paying online bills, or researching what is going on in Indianapolis the upcoming weekend.
More screen time in my opinion than I used in college or more regular amounts of time staring at a screen as in college I had many lectures to listen too, books to read, and free time that I spent without a computer. I am worried about my eye sight!
I need to worry no more as this myth is FALSE! Looking at computer screens will not damage my eyes. Whew! Staring at a computer screen or doing close work like reading or sewing can fatigue our eyes, not damage our eye sight. It also makes them dry as we tend to blink less.
A solution for this? Take breaks from screens or close work for at least 15 minute intervals allowing your eyes to rest and refocus. If this doesn’t completely fix the problem, Indianapolis optometrists and Indiana eye doctors may prescribe anti-fatigue lenses.
Anti-fatigue lenses literally do the work for the eye muscles so that fatigue is less apparent and eyes receive help focusing on the material on the screen or up-close. Kodak’s anti-fatigue lenses are one of the industry’s best and can be found at Dr. Tavel locations. Lenses such as these are perfect for students who use a computer (probably more than I did!), professionals like I am now, teachers or craftspeople needing to focus on close material often.
Myth #3 dispelled!
Dr. Tavel's Vision Blog would like to clear up a confusing eye health myth once and for all.
Eye Health Myth #2 from EyeCare America is something I again have been told growing up by my parents and this time grandparent’s too-eating carrots help your vision and eye sight. This is TRUE!
My parents and grandparents were right with this myth as carrots do help maintain good sight. Being rich in Vitamin A and beta-carotene, carrots help our eyes adjust to light from outside conditions to inside conditions as well as keep eye membranes moist for the best eye sight. Vitamin A is commonly called retinol.
Not a carrot fan? Nutritionists, Indianapolis optometrists, and eye care doctors across the state agree that there are plenty of other foods rich in both Vitamin A and beta-carotene to help your eye sight. Other top sources of Vitamin A are egg yolk, cheddar cheese, and fortified milk. Beta-carotene can be found in other fruits and vegetables with deep orange or yellow colors like cantaloupe, mangos, peaches, sweet potatoes, and apricots. Pumpkins too have beta-carotene so as we enter into fall enjoy some pumpkin treats common this season to help your eyes.
Help dispel this myth and eat carrots! Carrots may not completely be the answer though and you may need to buy eye glasses or contact lenses in Indianapolis or your home city to see clearly. Carrots tend to be the best food though to help maintain good vision simply because they have both Vitamin A and beta-carotene.
Myth #2 is dispelled!
Blog by: Lauren Tavel
Your eyesight is vital. As one of the five senses we value, it is important to care for your eye health and prevent any vision loss. The first step in doing so is choosing an eye doctor that’s best suited for your needs. Whether it’s simply scheduling annual eye exams to check for diseases and infections, or getting glasses and lenses or premium contact lenses, you want an eye doctor that is qualified, has the right training and experience, and offers the services you need. An eye care doctor should be knowledgeable, and show genuine care for his or her patients’ health.
Either your optometrist (OD) or ophthalmologist (DO or MD) should be certified through an accredited medical institution and should be licensed to practice through the state board of optometry or state medical board. Out of Dr. Tavel’s twenty-two eye care doctors, we have twenty one certified optometrists and one ophthalmologist that are licensed to practice. Our Columbus eye doctors are optometrists as well as our Bloomington, Indianapolis and Anderson eye doctors. Our ophthalmologist, Dr. Regenstreif, works at our Kokomo location.
But which one is right for you; an optometrist or an ophthalmologist? Both kinds of doctors can help you take care of your vision and protect your sight for the future. Optometrists specialize in vision services such as eye examinations, treatment of conditions like amblyopia and strabismus, and diagnose conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and conjunctivitis. Optometrists can prescribe medications for specific eye conditions, prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses and can aid in diagnosing eye diseases and injury prevention services. An ophthalmologist provides complete vision care including eye exams, medical and surgical eye care for instances such as glaucoma, iritis, chemical burns, cataracts, crossed eyes, tumors, trauma and more. They can diagnose and treat eye conditions related to diseases like diabetes, arthritis or brain conditions, offer eye disease preventative services and some offer plastic surgery.
So which eye care doctor is right for you? Come in to any of our Indiana vision centers and talk to our doctors for more information on eye health. At Dr. Tavel we aim to do much more than correct your vision; we also help you protect your vision. We go beyond the standard eye exam because we care about your health. Choose one of our many qualified eye doctors today!
August is not only Back-To-School month but Cataract Awareness month. Prevent Blindness America, the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization, declared August to be Cataract Awareness month teaming up with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to better educate American’s about cataracts and to teach adults and children alike how to protect themselves and their vision from overexposure to the sun.
August, typically the hottest month of the year, is a time for last summer vacations to take place and days at the pool before kids gear up for another school year. Protecting your eyes and skin is ever important this month as it is all year long. A report from the EPA found that cataracts can be avoided through environmental protection efforts, specifically with reducing ozone layer depletion.
Cataracts are the clouding of the eye’s natural lens as the proteins in the lens as we age can clump together and cause the lens to cloud and vision to become difficult. Overexposure to the sun can cause cataracts so that wearing sunglasses and wide-brim hats when outside is vital to protect your vision.
Twenty million American’s age 40 and older have cataracts and currently cataracts are the leading cause of blindness around the world. Symptoms can vary per patient so that the best way to protect yourself is to visit your eye care doctor if your vision has become cloudy or blurry or light from the sun or headlights seem too bright or glaring.
Protect your eyes and yourself today and tell someone you know about the danger of overexposure to the sun and cataracts.
A group of researchers at MIT's Media Lab have come up with a method to perform refractions using cellphones. The test is done by having patients look into a small lens, pressing a button until two lines overlap in a way that will tell the software application what that person's prescription is.
The key point here is that this is a great application for remote areas of the world where the inhabitants there do not have the luxury of standard eye examination equipment and eye care doctors and optometrists that can give routine eye examinations. With blindness an increasing problem for various parts of the world due to the inability to correct refractive errors, this tool will be a wonderful benefit to millions of individuals.
What this tool will not be is a replacement to your annual eye examination from the best eye doctors around i.e. Dr. Tavel and his associates. Eye exams are much more than determining your prescription and then providing you with eyeglasses or premium contact lenses. They are important as our Indianapolis and Indiana optometrists provide a complete and thorough eye exam that includes testing for glaucoma, cataracts, muscle balance, visual acuity, depth perception and much more. At Dr. Tavel, we do much more than correct your vision; we also help you protect your vision. We go beyond the standard eye exam because we care about your health.
Contact lenses-a harmful medical device? Apparently so according to a study released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last week, contact lenses topped the list of medical devices causing injuries to children. About 34,000 eye problems related to contacts were reported in the study which said 70,000 children go to emergency rooms each year from injuries and complications from medical devices.
Contact lenses, placed directly on the eye, were reported to cause infections and eye abrasions in children coming into the emergency room. Injuries such as these are usually preventable with correct contact lens wear and compliance. Contact lenses are overwhelmingly popular with younger crowds as they don’t make a sometimes dramatic fashion statement like glasses can.
Complying with contact lens wear is one of the ways injuries like those reported can be omitted. Routinely cleaning lenses and not wearing them for prolonged periods of time reduces any risk for injury but sometimes tasks like these prove difficult for young contact wearers. Allaboutvision.com offers a handy guide for contact basics and how to take care of your eyes when wearing contact lenses.
Children though may do best with daily disposable lenses that are easier to maintain as cleaning lenses is removed from their routine. Lenses like these however cannot be worn for extended periods of time and must be thrown away. Talking with your eye care doctor about lifestyle and expectations for your contact lenses can help choose which type is best for you and leave you injury free!
Blog by Deb Lahee, Kokomo Office
"A new patient came into our
Kokomo office the other day. She, a 42 year old woman, came to see us from her husband’s recommendation. She hadn't worn prescription glasses since she was a teenager, but she was finding that her near/reading vision wasn't being helped as much as she needed by over-the-counter reading glasses. She also knew she was overdue to have an eye examination. The
Dr. Tavel eye care doctor found that she required correction for astigmatism in addition to magnification for reading, explaining why those "drugstore" readers hadn't worked well. After talking with her about her prescription and lifestyle, we decided on Unique progressive lenses in the
Trivex material for best possible vision at all distances-near and far. She shared that she was someone who often wore amber lenses to enhance definition when driving at all times of the day, and she liked the effect. She was concerned that she would have to give up those benefits in order to have her best-corrected vision. Problem solved with the new Kodak Photochromic Day/Night lenses. These lenses fit with her prescription as this lens increases in contrast and has the definition characteristic of an amber lens in low light with a photochromic capability that deepens to a warm brown hue when exposed to brighter sunlight. She is very pleased with the result as she is able to see more out of each day and have glasses fit for her lifestyle!"
Blog By: Lauren Tavel
End of July, beginning of August… it’s definitely school supply or dorm room shopping season. For those recent high school graduates, not only are many of you shopping for your first year of college, you’re shopping for a new home away from home. I learned this last year as I moved into dorms at Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) to begin my freshman year. While I really wanted my dorm to look cool and fashionable, I learned quickly that you also want it to be practical. After all, you will be doing a lot of your “living” in your dorm room like waking up for 8 am classes, hanging laundry, watching movies, eating snacks, studying late at night for midterms and writing ten-page papers for hours in a pretty compact space. You want to make the most of it and fill your room with practical things.
So as important as it is to get plastic drawers, note cards, pens, a shower caddy along with towels, pillow shams and comforter, one of the most important pieces of advice I can offer an incoming student would be to get your eyes checked before school starts to help you see your awesome dorm room and of course all of your text books clearly. At IUB (and many other universities) the library is open practically 24/7, with few exceptions. I cannot count the number of nights I have spent sitting on the quiet study floor for hours staring at my computer screen and reading. There never seems to be enough hours in the day to get everything I wanted accomplished and many hours of sleep were sacrificed for good grades. However the greatest time investment I made last summer was getting an eye examination by a Dr. Tavel optometrist. From getting a back-to-school eye examination, I was prescribed for glasses to help my eyes stay focused when they are tired to help avoid headaches when I’m studying late hours. One of the best school supplies I bought were some fun glasses to fit my style. So while getting to your closest office supply store first for the best deals on pens, folders and planners before they run out is definitely a top priority with back to school shopping, be sure to stop in to Dr. Tavel and visit an eye doctor so you too can pick out the best looking eyeglasses and premium contact lenses before you go back to school.
Starting today at all Dr. Tavel locations you can get two pairs of glasses and an eye exam for $99.98-one of the best Back-To-School deals in Indiana! Get ready for a great year!
School has been let out for the summer and if the month of July is anything like the month of June in Indiana we can expect HOT days and stormy nights. Summer days for many kids are full of afternoons at the pool, playing outside, playing video games, and watching movies. Days full of fun!
But too much fun can have harmful effects such as sunburn, cuts and bruises, and from inside play like with video or computer games possible eye strain. Video games are definitely a crowd pleaser among kids as they are typically interactive, molded to a player’s preferences, skill based, and can spark the imagination to a fantasy world by just the click of a button. Too much “screen” time though can cause eye strain which can be induced by poor posture and lighting in a room as well as the extended time staring at a screen.
Eye strain according to ehow.com includes symptoms such as eye dryness, sore or itchy sensations, sensitivity to light, and blurred or double vision. Children and adults alike are prone to symptoms such as these from staring at TV or computer screens for long periods of time, yet children’s increasingly excessive screen time use (peaking in the summer months) makes them much more prone to this kind of eye strain. The recommended screen time use specifically for video games is one hour with breaks within the hour to avert eyes away from the screen to focus on something else. Taking these breaks will help reduce eye strain symptoms and possibly eye strain all together.
Best cures for eye strain? Get up and go outside! If inside, board games, books, arts and crafts can keep kids occupied with less focus on screens that cause the eye strain. Visit an eye center. By visiting an eye care doctor and getting an eye examination, eye strain can be reduced if glasses or contacts are needed and eyes can be checked to ensure proper sight for future video games and the other fun activities summer brings. Also coming in for an eye exam this month ensures that once school begins again your student not only see’s properly at home with homework and fun video games but inside the classroom.
I recently have moved to Indiana from Ohio. Having gone to college in the Hoosier state and making frequent trips to Indianapolis from Bloomington, I was pretty well acquainted with Indianapolis upon moving here. As a new comer to the state though, I have begun to switch over my Ohio things for Indiana ones such as I officially have an Indiana address to which all of my mail is sent and I am now a registered Hoosier voter so come election time I can make my voice heard in Indiana politics. What is left on my list of things to change or do? An Indiana driver’s license.
Being a transplanted Hoosier I needed an Indiana license to make my move official which I got last Saturday. Because I had an Ohio license already I just had to take a 50-question written test and an eye test to pass and earn my Hoosier license. Taking the quick eye test got me thinking about just how important it is to have my eyes checked by an eye care doctor each year to ensure I am doing my best driving out on the roads and best seeing in general.
Driving requires senses like sight, sound, and touch to which a veteran driver usually doesn’t think about often when on the roads as the task of driving becomes second nature. I believe all of these senses are important to have while safely operating a vehicle but sight is clearly highly valued by the government with the required test you must pass to get a license and thus should be by all drivers. To this end, as I got my license this past weekend I realized just how important it is to visit a vision center and doctor each year to ensure that I am doing my best seeing (and thus driving) on the road. Whether you need a prescription or not, visiting an eye care doctor at an Indiana eye center will help you safely navigate the roads here in Indianapolis and beyond. And while on the roads this summer don’t forget your sunglasses which help reduce the glare you see and help protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Happy driving!
After hearing about what a success Avatar 3D was and how cool it looked on-screen with its special 3D effects, I am debating whether or not to see the Disney’s new Toy Story movie in 3D. I’ve seen 3D movies before and while it does enhance the storyline in the movie, and make me feel more involved in the movie experience, I have wondered what kind of effects 3D (stereoscopic) displays might have on my eyes and vision especially as more and more 3D movies arrive in theaters and soon 3D TVs come out on the market. To answer this question of mine about 3D and its effects, I started reading up on 3D films and imaging online.
Here is what I found: WIS10, a news station in Columbia, SC, interviewed Avatar viewers and found that the weight of the glasses was viewers’ biggest issue while viewing the film, yet others mentioned headaches from their experience. Was 3D imaging or the heavy glasses to blame for some of these viewers headaches? Eye care doctors are not universally sure what is the cause for 3D viewers’ headaches but many agree that 3D imaging can cause eyestrain to which headaches are a sure symptom.
An experiment on eye vision comfort in binocular and 3D displays done by Frank L. Kooi and Alexander Toet of TNO Human Factors explains, “In stereo vision systems eyestrain is caused by unintentional mismatches between the left and right eye images (stereo imperfections).” Head-mounted displays, such as 3D films cause the brain to fuse the two moving images together which creates eyestrain due to optical misalignments.
But is this the truth for everyone? According to a May 2010 Consumer Report titled, “Some eyes aren’t 3D-ready”, those who suffer of strabismus (eyes that do not align when focusing) or amblyopia (a lazy eye—where one eye loses focus), or who have trouble keeping their eyes aligned, will probably face some difficulty putting the two images together and fully enjoying a 3D experience. In fact, such a struggle can lead to eyestrain such as dry, irritated or painful eyes, which may also lead to headaches which gives a clue about the headache/glasses correlation as mentioned by the Avatar viewers. Overwhelmingly, the articles on the increasingly popular 3D movie experience and its effects on vision were negative-leaving my decision on seeing the new Toy Story in 3D cloudy at best.
So what should I do? 3D imaging started out as a way to pull viewers back into theaters and away from TV sets in the 1950’s, and still today brings crowds in and now creates an “in-the-action” feeling for viewers of all ages. Many have described Avatar as the “most visually fantastic film ever seen.” One reviewer said he could see textures on the enhanced screen with his 3D glasses-will I be able to see textures with Woody and Buzz Lightyear this weekend? That I am not sure but I do know if I get a headache afterwards, I could definitely have something else to blame it on than the heavy glasses.
While we have had the capability for quite some time, not all of Dr. Tavel's patients are aware that they can schedule their eye examination on-line at
www.drtavel.com. From our home page, there is a button that will take you to our exam scheduler.
Why is this important to know? This is quite simply the easiest way to schedule an exam with one of our Indiana eye doctors at a Dr. Tavel Vision Eye Center. Of course, you can pick up the phone to schedule your exam, but this method allows you to schedule an eye examination at YOUR convenience, any time of the day. If you are like me, you tend to get busy during the day and picking up the phone to call your Indianapolis Optometrist can get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. I typically remember these things on my drive home from the office when I have a chance to slow down a bit. Since Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care and Vision Values by Dr. Tavel have evening and weekend hours, I could still call to schedule an appointment, but I can also go to
www.drtavel.com and schedule it in only a few minutes. Not only can I do this when it fits my schedule, but it also saves me time when I actually go see the best eye doctors in Indiana because I know they have all the information needed and it is completely accurate so I can get in, see the eye doctor, order my eyeglasses and/or contact lenses and be on my way.
As it turns out, I have some hail and wind damage on my roof due to a storm that came through Indianapolis in 2009. I didn't realize this until I was notified by one of my neighbors that they had to file a claim for the damage on their roof and recommended that I have someone inspect mine as well. I called up a contractor who specializes in this area and they came out, walked around the roof, took some pictures and then we met to discuss the situation.
When we were talking and he was showing me pictures, I noticed that he had photochromic lenses in his eye glasses. This makes perfect sense for his occupation as he goes outside a lot to look at roofs and then needs to come back inside to do paperwork and have meetings with customers like me. The photochromic lens is a great option as they change from light to dark when he walks outside, providing him with a tinted lens and then back to light when he walks inside, providing him with a clear lens. Ultimately, this lens option allows Dr. Tavel patients to wear the same eye glass lenses both inside and outside, instead of having to take their clear eye glasses off and put on their pair of prescription sunglasses when they go outside. While this may not be a big deal for most people to change from clear glasses to sunglasses, it would be for a contractor with his occupation where he is constantly going in and out of the sun. For him, the photochromic lens offers the best vision value.
I asked him how he likes the photochromic lenses he was wearing (he was wearing the Transitions brand) and he said he loves them and they are the best eye glasses he has ever had. Given the vast improvements made over the years with photochromic lenses, eye care doctors are recommending them more and more as a vision solution.
One of our best eye doctors in Indianapolis sent me the following YouTube clip last night. It is a hilarious clip of a comedian talking about going in to get his eyes examined.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8GMFkc3iSA
After watching this, the reason I laughed so hard is because it is so true (as with most comedy, I suppose). He mentions that it has been six years since his last eye examination and the reason he didn't go is that he was "too busy to see clearly". How many of us have been guilty of putting off going to see our eye care doctor because we didn't have time? While this clip is funny, the truth is that lost productivity due to poor eyesight alone costs this country millions of dollars every year because people put off going to their eye doctors to get a comprehensive eye examination and a renewed prescription for their contact lenses or eyeglasses. On top of this, according to the National Eye Institute, the number of Americans with major eye diseases is increasing, and vision loss is becoming a major public health problem.
Blindness or low vision affects 3.3 million Americans over the age of 40, or 1 in 28. This figure is projected to reach 5.5 million by the year 2020. The study identifies age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataract and diabetic retinopathy as the most common eye diseases in Americans age 40 and over.
Worse yet, another study shows that most Americans don’t know the risks and warning signs of diseases that could cause blindness. In the "Survey of Public Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Related to Eye Health and Disease," sponsored by the National Eye Institute and the Lions Clubs International Foundation, 71 percent of respondents said that eye sight loss would have the greatest impact on their day-to-day lives, but only eight percent knew that there are few early warning signs of glaucoma.
The answer is pretty simple, get in to see your Indianapolis or Indiana eye doctor and follow the mantra of "check yearly, see clearly."
What an amazing day on the slopes in Winter Park, Colorado. I came out last night for a three day ski trip with some friends. Packing for a trip like this always requires me to bring a ton of things I need specifically for skiing. Ski pants, gloves, hat, knee braces (I am getting to be quite an old man). The one thing that is critical for a trip like this is the various eyewear needs. I wear my eyeglasses when I am at work as my computer glasses are the best thing for my eyes when I am looking at a computer all day. But, when I am skiing or doing something more active I need to wear my contact lenses. For a trip like this, I like to take daily wear contact lenses because it is so much easier to travel with contact lenses that I can switch out daily and I don't need to bring any contact lens solution. For this trip I took the Acuvue Moist one-day lenses, which are great because they provide the moisture and comfort my eye need when skiing all day.
(Day Two, when it was MUCH, MUCH colder)
On top of the contact lenses I wear, I have to have something to block the UV rays that are so intense when they reflect off the snow. The best sun lenses are polarized lenses because they really block the rays and the light, while allowing me to have the best vision possible on the slopes. For this trip I wore a pair of Rudy Project sunglasses that are great due to the high comfort level of the glasses, which are built for sport and activity-wear. Eyesight and the ability to see while skiing are so critical, which is why having the right materials and equipment are important.
When I came into the office this morning, I had an interesting e-mail in my inbox. One of our premium contact lens patients from our Greenwood office had gone to our website and submitted the following:
"I wanted to let you know what an AWESOME job your Greenwood store is doing! I went in there because of a promotion that you were having on a contact exam and some contacts. I had low expectations due to the fact that Dr. Tavel is a chain and I have had exams at these types of chains before. Boy, was I wrong! Dr. S is an asset to that office! He did a great exam and I never felt rushed. Priscilla and Angela in the front office were amazing. My husband needed an exam and so I signed him up immediately. Dear Priscilla helped us get the most for our money and helped us use the promotions to our benefit (we don't have eye insurance, so this was very important!) Angela did the same thing for me! I was astonished at the quality of care and price of glasses that we got at Dr. Tavel. I don't think the prices could have been beat anywhere. And let me tell you, I know the service is unmatched! Please commend the Greenwood store and keep up the good work - we will be back!"
What we recognize at Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care is that any eye doctor can perform an eye exam and that our patients can buy eye glasses and premium contact lenses from a large number of locations. Where we have to differentiate ourselves is in offering the best customer services, from the best eye doctor and from the valued opticians offering guidance and information about which lenses are the best for each individuals eyes. Ultimately, this is what leads to true customer satisfaction, which is critical to our success in Greenwood, Indianapolis and all throughout Indiana.
To celebrate Dr. Tavel's newest Indiana Vision Center, we are offering a Grand Opening Contact Lens Sale at all Indianapolis Optical locations as well as all Vision Eye Centers across Indiana. This sale is spectacular for anyone who currently wears premium contact lenses or for anyone who is interested in wearing contacts for the first time. For $99.98, we are offering the following:
- Comprehensive Eye Examination
- Contact Lens Fitting Exam
- 2 boxes of Acuvue Oasys premium contact lenses
- One month supply of contact lens solution
- Fashion Sunglasses
On top of this, we are offering 20% off all eyeglasses. This is an exceptional deal and when compared to other Indianapolis Eye Care Doctors, it can't be beat. When you see the best eye doctors at
Dr. Tavel and get a great deal on contact lenses, you will see why we have been able to continue our 70 years of successful eye care in Indiana.
I admit, sometimes I am lazy. Rather than take the five minutes to scrape my windshield this morning I decided it wasn't that bad and that I would be fine to drive with some ice build up impacting my vision. On my drive in to the office I could see okay, but I realized as I was stopping at a light that I did not have perfect vision. My depth perception was a bit off and overall, I did not have the clear vision I need to drive at my best.
This situation is actually quite similar to wearing glasses that have scratches all over the lenses or even wearing glasses that do not have an anti-reflective coating on the lens. When patients do not buy eye glasses regularly and try to make their scratched lenses last longer, they are impacting their vision. Sure, they can see, but it isn't the best vision possible. The same can be said for patients that do not have an anti-reflective (AR) coating on their lenses. AR coating, or sometimes referred to as "no-glare" lenses, reduce reflections on the lens due to light and glare. From a performance standpoint, this helps reduce rings from light, which is important when driving at night and also when looking at a computer monitor. From an appearance perspective, AR coatings reduce the reflections on the lens, creating a better look. When the glare is reduced on the outside of the lens, it allows others to look at your eyes without any annoying reflections, giving you a more natural look.
Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care recommends that you always have an annual eye examination from the best eye doctor possible for health reasons. In addition, we recommend that you buy eye glasses whenever your lenses become too scratched up and for most people we recommend anti-reflective lens coating to reduce glare and improve vision.
On Monday, February 8th, Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care will open its 20th Indiana Vision Center in Zionsville, Indiana. The Zionsville Dr. Tavel will join the other vision eye centers in Indianapolis, Anderson, Bloomington, Columbus, Fishers, Greenwood, Kokomo, Muncie, New Castle, Shelbyville, Elkhart, South Bend, Richmond and Terre Haute. Three of the current optical locations are Vision Values by Dr. Tavel and the remaining 17 are Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care.
As with any of our Dr. Tavel stores, we will offer comprehensive eye examinations by a board certified Indiana eye doctor, premium contact lenses and eyeglasses. If you want to buy eye glasses or see the best eye doctor possible, come to our new location at 61 Boone Village in Zionsville or call 317-733-3344 for an appointment. Of course, you can also schedule on line at
www.drtavel.com. We look forward to serving the Zionsville community.
Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care is doing its part to help with the Haitian Relief Effort. Due to the massive earthquake that hit last week, many of the buildings have been damaged and personal belongings destroyed. As Indiana Eye Doctors, it only makes sense that we would help the best way we know how, with the gift of sight. We are asking that anyone who has an old pair of eyeglasses come into one of our 20 Vision Eye Centers to donate their used eyeglasses. We will be working with the American Red Cross to get these glasses to those in need.
It is estimated that over 4 million pairs of eyeglasses and lenses are thrown out in a given year in the United States. Rather than toss that old frame and lenses, come into Dr. Tavel or a Vision Values by Dr. Tavel optical location to donate these to someone in need. If you have a pair that you don't wear, bring them in. If you only have a frame, bring it in. We will accept any donation of used eyewear. Go to our locations page to find the nearest Indianapolis Optical or Indiana Optical store to you.
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