Hayes Optometry

08/18/2025

As most of my patients are aware, Hayes Optometry has officially Closed after 24+ years. I have moved to a Private practice in Somerset, Ky. Thank You! to all the patients who trusted their Eyecare with us for many years, you will be missed. And thanks to my great help/ associates Ashley Story Jones , Sheri Dawn Harris , David Phillips, along with Kendra and Tim

11/10/2022

Great continuing Education at the American Academy of Optometry convention in sunny San Diego

12/22/2021

Thank you! To the Ophthalmology Group and Dr. Barbara Bowers of Innovative Ophthalmology for the gifts to put smiles on grinches ...er Dr.s' faces 🎅😉🧑‍🎄

12/16/2021

Any patients of Hayes Optometry's practice affected by the recent tornado in need of emergency contacts or glasses please contact our office.
Email: hayesmichaelod@bellsouth.net
Ph. 270-527-9983

07/16/2021

Many of our patients wonder why we still require masks in the office, despite being vaccinated. We have to follow the State Board and CDC guidelines, but this is another reason as breakthroughs are apparently possible...

“While the available COVID-19 vaccines can offer good protection against COVID-19, the protection is not perfect.”

11/24/2020

Finally a lens/glasses spray that works for anti-glare coated lenses: no to minimal fogging!

04/30/2020

Open Your Eyes - the new documentary by Dr. Kerry Gelb premieres tonight! Learn more at: https://oye.odwire.org ODwire.org: The Largest Online Community Excl...

04/22/2020

Good info. from Dr. Stuart Richer

Have a plan to combat immune senescence in your senior patients at risk for the disease

03/23/2020

**Important: This new waiver by the HHS & CMS means that Any Medicare patient who is having any medical eye issues or concerns can contact me by: EMAIL, PHONE, TEXT, or ONLINE (ex. Thru my website) & Medicare WILL COVER/PAY for the VIRTUAL VISIT. This is a win-win for both PATIENTS who won't have to leave their homes & risk exposure, & my Practice which has currently lost 95% of its business due to the outbreak.....

Medicare coverage and payment of virtual services INTRODUCTION:

03/19/2020

Due to the Covid-19 virus, the KY State Board of Optometry has required all offices to follow the CDC guidelines:
*Offices are to be open for Urgent eyecare only*
As such, routine or non-Urgent eyecare is not permitted.
Sorry for this inconvenience. Please call for any further info.
Thank you. God Bless

02/19/2020

Good news for eye allergy sufferers, as this was originally $110/120 a bottle (Brand name) Rx

Alcon’s Pataday Once Daily Relief and Pataday Twice Daily Relief products, both designed to temporarily relieve ocular itching due to pollen and other allergens, received approval from the FDA for over-the-counter use. “We saw a wave of antihistamines receive FDA approval to move from Rx...

12/31/2019

I'm not sure how often this actually happens, but good advice all the same i suppose..
HAPPY NEW YEAR! everyone 🎉🥂🎉🥂🎉
Hope everyone has a Healthy, happy, and prosperous
year 2020.

Before you go to pop that bottle of champagne, prosecco or California-based sparkling wine this holiday season, ophthalmologists warn that pop can have long-term negative consequences for your eyes if you are not careful.A cork can come out of a bottle at 50 miles per hour, according to the American...