The Center For Eye Care

04/10/2026

Just a friendly heads-up! Today is the last chance to vote for Dr. Thurber and The Center for Eye Care in the Best of Coastal Mississippi awards. The polls close at 5:00 PM Central Time sharp! We're nominated in the Health & Beauty categories for Doctor, Eye Care, and Eye Surgery, and your support means the world to us. Every vote helps us get the recognition for the top-notch care Dr. Thurber and our team provide. Don't miss out—please cast your vote right now before the 5 PM deadline!

04/05/2026

Here at The Center for Eye Care, we are wishing everyone a Happy Easter. From our team to you, we hope you have a wonderful, joyous day.

04/01/2026

Don't be fooled by your vision today! While we can’t prank you into having 20/20 vision, we can help clear your blurry vision with lifestyle lenses from cataract surgery. These lifestyle lenses can offer clearer multi-distance vision and astigmatism correction, and that's no joke!

Call our office to schedule to see about scheduling that cataract appointment and stay ahead of any tricks your eyes may be playing on you.

03/31/2026

Are you tired of wearing glasses everyday? Have you ever considered Lasik?

Here at The Center for Eye Care, we offer patients a free Lasik Evaluation to see if they are good candidates for the surgery. We have a quick turnaround time of approximately two weeks from first initial evaluation to surgery date.

Please contact our office via website or phone, and we will be able to go over pricings and procedures.

03/30/2026

Don't forget to show your support for Dr. Thurber and The Center for Eye Care by voting for them in the Sun Herald's Best of Coastal Mississippi awards! We are honored to be nominated in three categories: Doctor, Eye Care, and Eye Surgery. Your daily vote can make a difference, so please take a moment to vote once per day until the voting period closes on April 10th. Thank you for helping us be recognized as the best!

https://www.votebocm.com/

03/23/2026

We're beyond thrilled to be nominated in three categories for the esteemed Sun Herald's Best of Coastal Mississippi awards! It's a testament to our tireless pursuit of delivering exceptional eye care and surgical services that make a real difference in people's lives. And, we're beaming with pride that Dr. Thurber has been nominated for Best Doctor! You can find all categories under Health/Beauty. Now, it's your turn to make your voice heard - voting is open until April 10th at 5pm! 🙌

03/23/2026

On this World Optometry Day, we would like to recognize our lovely optometrist Dr. Latch. She has been a crucial member of The Center for Eye Care since 2008.

Optometrists are usually the first people to catch more serious vision conditions and help diagnose them through routine eye exams. They work hand in hand with ophthalmologists and other healthcare providers to make sure patients stay happy and healthy.

If you have had a positive experience with Dr. Latch, please let us know in the comments.

03/17/2026

Here at The Center for Eye Care, we are lucky to have the patients that we do.

While we may be feeling lucky, don't trust the luck of the Irish when it comes to your eye health. Routine comprehensive eye exams are for more than just getting glasses or contacts, they can also help detect more serious eye conditions that may be in the early stages.

Call our office at 228-875-3937 to schedule your exam now.

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03/09/2026

Have you noticed things are not as clear as they used to be? This may be due to developing cataracts in your eyes. Routine exams are a good way to check to see if cataracts could be affecting your vision. Lifestyle lenses (premium IOLs) for cataract surgery are designed to reduce dependence on glasses by correcting vision at multiple distances (near, intermediate, far) and addressing astigmatism.

Call our office today to get scheduled for an evaluation with the doctor to discuss the simple procedure and the lifestyle lens options available to you.

03/04/2026

Here at The Center for Eye Care, we are proud to be one of the top sponsors for Level Up Fastpitch!

✨ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ✨

A huge THANK YOU to The Center for Eye Care for supporting our girls this season! Your generosity helps provide opportunities for growth, teamwork, and confidence both on and off the field.

Because of businesses like yours, our players get to chase big goals, build strong friendships, and continue developing their skills the right way. We are so grateful for your investment in our team and our community.

Your sponsorship isn’t just a logo on a banner — it’s cleats on the field, tournament entries covered, equipment in their hands, and memories these girls will carry for a lifetime. Thank you for believing in them, encouraging their dreams, and helping us build something bigger than softball.

If you’re looking for quality, compassionate eye care — go support the ones who support local youth sports! 🩷🥎

03/02/2026

We regret to inform our patients that Dr. Blake Matherne is no longer with The Center for Eye Care. We wish him all the best in future plans. He will be greatly missed by everyone here.

Please feel free to reach out if you have a questions or concerns regarding this change.

02/23/2026

February is Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness month. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 55, often causing a blind spot in the central vision.

There are usually no warning signs to AMD so getting routine exams is critical for diagnosing and treating this disease early.

Contact our office today to see about scheduling your comprehensive eye exam.