Joy Family Eye Care

11/23/2025

The best glasses for round face shapes:
A round face shape pairs well with many different styles of glasses, but choosing frames that are angular can really help to add definition and length. Being able to identify and better understand your face shape is a helpful skill when it comes to perfecting your personal look.

If you have a round shape face and are wondering which glasses are best suited to you, read on.

A round face shape pairs well with many different styles of glasses, but choosing frames that are angular can really help to add definition and length.

11/11/2025

"Home of the free because of the brave!"
With great respect, pride and gratitude, we give a heartfelt thank you to our Veterans. Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

11/08/2025

Top 8 Tips for Allergies and Contact Lenses:
If you suffer from allergies you know that the fall season can be a particularly rough. And, if you wear contacts, you also know that having allergies can make wearing them near impossible.
Check out these helpful tips for wearing contact lenses whilst suffering from allergies...

Do you suffer from allergies, but also want to wear contact lenses? Pollen is not the only cause of allergies that can affect your eyes

10/31/2025

Wishing you all a sweet and spooky Halloween!

10/15/2025

October is Eye Injury Prevention Month!!! 👁👁
Observed worldwide annually, Eye Injury Prevention Month emphasizes the importance of educating the masses on common eye injuries and how to prevent and protect against them. The eye is a delicate organ, and any damage can be devastating!

Many eye injuries are easily preventable - Click to find out how to prevent eye injuries and keep your sight and eyes healthy and protected. 🙂

Find out how you can prevent eye injuries this Eye Injury Prevention Month and make sure your sight is protected.

10/10/2025

Battling Dry Eyes? Here’s What Actually Helps...
Our eyes need to be well-lubricated all day in order for us to be comfortable and see clearly. For that to happen, there needs to be adequate tear film (a layer of fluid) on the surface of the eye. When there’s not enough tear film—either because your eyes don't make enough tears, or because the tears don’t work correctly—you end up with dry eyes.

Find exactly what it means to have dry eyes, why it happens, and how to find relief...

Millions of people are surprised to learn they have the condition.

10/08/2025

We had fun at National night out in Haslet. Dr Ortega and Dr Bate handed out lit wands, glow in the dark eye bouncy balls, candy, and stickers as well as business cards. We let kids play the Plenko game and win prizes!

10/01/2025

What do the numbers on glasses mean?
Have you ever noticed those tiny numbers printed on the inside arm of your frames? If not, take a look. All glasses have them. They're more important than you think—and an optometrist tells us why...

What do the numbers on glasses mean? They're more important than you think—and an optometrist tells us why.

09/22/2025

21 Ways Aging Changes Your Eyes:
Aging can affect your eyes, but vision loss is not normal. Here are 21 common changes to vision and eye health and ways to manage and treat symptoms that aging adults should be aware of...

Aging can affect your eyes, but vision loss is not normal. Here are 21 common changes to vision and eye health and ways to manage and treat symptoms that aging adults should be aware of.

09/19/2025

Are you thinking of trying contact lenses?
With all the safe and convenient options available today, almost anyone can wear contacts! Wearing contact lenses can be a great option for some people, but it may not work for everyone whether it be due to eye issues or personal preferences.

Read on for pointers on how to find out if contact lenses are right for you and the pros and cons of wearing them...

Many people prefer contacts over glasses, but you have to know how to take care of them. Explore different lenses and tips for making the most of them.

09/03/2025

What Does 20/20 Vision Mean?
Eyeglasses or contacts help you have 20/20 vision. But what does that really mean? Learn more here about what 20/20 vision means...

A person with 20/20 vision can see what an average individual can see on an eye chart when they are standing 20 feet away. An eye chart measures visual acuity, which is the clarity or sharpness of vis

08/25/2025

A big welcome to our newest Associate Optometrist at Joy Family Eye Care, Elizabeth Ortega, OD.