Ashburn Eyecare Associates

EARLY DETECTION IS KEY to fighting macular degeneration. Regular comprehensive eye exams are an important way to catch macular degeneration early!

WE WANT TO WISH all of our followers and patients a very sweet Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentine's Day! Show your love today and vote for your favorite Optometry office. We need your vote today and everyday until Friday Feb. 21st! Please visit: https://www.loudountimes.com/goto/vote/top5_2020/#/gallery?group=337637

QUICK REMINDER: turning off blue lights (electronic screens) before bedtime may improve sleep! Get a better rest by shutting off screens one to two hours before bed!

We are excited to share that our office has been nominated as Top 5 Optometry offices in Loudoun County! Please vote daily at: https://www.loudountimes.com/goto/vote/top5_2020/#/gallery/?group=337637

THERE’S NOTHING FISHY about the omega-3 fatty acids! Omega-3s are crucial to proper visual and retinal function. The type and amount of supplements or fish make a huge difference!

75%! Anyone who thinks they might be part of that number can give us a call and we’ll make sure they have a prescription tailored to their vision needs.

2020 Chinese horoscope: Your 12 animals forecast for the Year of the Rat

HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR! What’s your sign? https://sg.style.yahoo.com/2020-chinese-horoscope-your-12-animals-forecast-for-the-year-of-the-rat-065932278.html/?ncid=facebook_projecttil_sh1dx1vdf4s

sg.style.yahoo.com Find out what you can expect from the year ahead based on your animal zodiac, and use that knowledge to design a great 2020 for yourself!

WE’LL MAKE SURE everyone feels amazing in their new frames by matching everyone with a pair that truly complements their face shape!

EVEN SMALL things can make a difference. Thank you, Dr. King.

QUICK REMINDER: get a better rest by shutting off screens one to two hours before bed!

GLAUCOMA is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning or symptoms. Early detection and treatment is the key to managing this disease. Schedule your appointment today.

Bosch’s Eye-Tracking Sun Visor Aims to Stop Squinting While Driving

CAN YOUR SUN visor do this? So cool!

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caranddriver.com The clear Virtual Visor tracks the driver's face and the sun to cast a shadow over the driver’s eyes.

YOU KNEW this was coming, right? LOL

CAN YOU FIND the hidden animal?

OUR PRACTICE WANTS TO WISH you a very happy new year full of happiness and success!

THERE ARE up to 10 million bacteria that live on human hands, so it’s important to avoid transferring those to your eyes, especially right now during cold and flu season!

WISHING YOU A MERRY AND BRIGHT CHRISTMAS from our doctors and staff! Having patients like you is a gift year-round!

HAPPY HANUKKAH from our practice! May the Festival of Lights bring you warmth and joy.

6 Things You Do Every Day That Destroy Your Eyesight

HELPFUL TIPS to keep you from damaging your eyesight. Schedule your exam today if you have concerns.

https://www.menshealth.com/health/g19532895/how-you-ruin-your-eyesight/?utm_medium=social-media&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=socialflowFBMH

menshealth.com Because screen time isn’t the only thing that’s sabotaging your vision

Please vote! Visit https://www.loudountimes.com/best/first_round_voting/#// and under the Health and Medical, Optometry Practice, Ashburn Eyecare Associates. Vote daily until December 27th.
Thank you!

USE IT OR LOSE IT! You can use your FSA on practically any service, eyewear or contacts at our office. Let us know how we can help!

Voting has started today for Best of Loudoun. Please visit
Loudountimes.com/goto/vote and vote for our office in the category of Optometry. One vote per day is permitted until Dec 27th. We appreciate your vote!

USE IT OR LOSE IT! You can use your FSA on practically any service, eyewear or contacts at our office. Let us know how we can help!

A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all our patients and fans! We're grateful for YOU!

WE WILL BE CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day. Our offices will be open on Friday and Saturday.

COME SEE US this Friday and take advantage of this fantastic promotion. You can also use your benefits and FSA before the end of the year!

PLEASE SUPPORT local businesses!

USE IT OR LOSE IT! You can use your FSA on practically any service, eyewear or contacts at our office. Let us know how we can help!

5 Diseases That Can Lead to Blindness

IF LEFT UNTREATED, these diseases can rob you of your ability to see. Have you had your annual physical and eye exam?

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health.usnews.com If left untreated, these diseases can rob you of your ability to see.

DO YOU KNOW what to do if you get a foreign substance in your eye? In most cases you should seek medical attention and limit eye movement! Give us a call, our doctors can take care of your emergency.

The 5 Best Eye Makeup Removers For Sensitive Eyes

TIP OF THE DAY! For those who have sensitive eyes, here are products that may be of help. https://www.bustle.com/p/the-5-best-eye-makeup-removers-for-sensitive-eyes-19220694

bustle.com When it comes to your getting-ready routine, applying eye makeup is the fun part. And though perhaps a less enjoyable task, removing said eye makeup is crucial. However, as anyone with sensitive eyes knows, using the wrong eye makeup remover can…

LIKE IF YOU CAN SEE IT! Try this illusion by staring at the center of the circle for 30 seconds then immediately looking at the whole picture!

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! The end of the year is almost here. Give us a call to schedule an appointment and use this year’s insurance benefits and FLEX accounts!

Yesterday we partnered with Loudoun Free Clinic to serve 40 uninsured patients with frames and lenses. Serving the communities where we live and work is important to us.

THANK YOU TO the men and women, past and present, who have bravely served our country. Happy Veterans Day!

DID YOU KNOW? Diabetes in the eyes has no symptoms until your vision starts to be affected. Schedule your exam today to detect early changes!

MOVEMBER: A MONTH to raise awareness for men's health. It focuses on issues like testicular and prostate cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.

Woman Gets Parasitic Worms in Her Eyes After a Trail Run

WORMS IN EYES! The take home is to not run into a swarm of flies.

https://www.livescience.com/parasitic-eye-worm-trail-run.html

livescience.com Normally, this worm infects only cows.

Headache behind the eyes: Types, causes, and treatment

YOUR EYES can be related to headaches. Schedule your exam today and our doctors can help.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326880.php

medicalnewstoday.com Many issues can cause a headache behind the eyes, from eye strain to more serious conditions, such as migraine. Here, find out more about the causes and how to treat them.

It's Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month! Everyone with, or even without, diabetes should schedule an eye exam, so that our doctors can detect, treat and limit any damaging effects to your vision.

WISHING YOU A HAPPY HALLOWEEN, from our practice to you! We hope your Halloween is full of spooky and fun memories with friends and family!

The eyes have it: Scherzer embraces 2 different eye colors

GO NATIONALS! Here's a little tidbit on Max and his eyes.

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sports.yahoo.com Max Scherzer was taunted over his eyes as a kid. Known for his strikeouts, stamina and success, Scherzer has had different eye colors since he was a baby. When he was in grade school, all the people in his drawings had two different eye colors.

DRY EYES GETTING YOU down? We can help! Ask us how your dry eyes can have their life restored.

IT'S EYE INJURY PREVENTION MONTH and we want to remind you to wear protective eyewear for work or for play! Both are important for preventing eye injuries!