Alabama Family Eye Care

Alabama Family Eye Care Dr. Melissa Curl, O.D. Dr. Allison Wirt, O.D.

Did you know? Painless retinal imaging provides a detailed picture of the back of your eye, essentially peeking into you...
10/14/2025

Did you know? Painless retinal imaging provides a detailed picture of the back of your eye, essentially peeking into your brain, to detect any changes to the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels that could indicate diabetes, hypertension, and neurological disorders.

An eye exam is quick, painless, and one of the best ways to protect your vision for years to come. Think your eyes are “...
10/10/2025

An eye exam is quick, painless, and one of the best ways to protect your vision for years to come. Think your eyes are “fine”? Many conditions develop silently, without pain or symptoms. Eye care is primary health care: Annual exams catch problems before they threaten your sight.

Today is World Sight Day: A global call to protect vision and prevent avoidable blindness. Regular eye exams, early dete...
10/09/2025

Today is World Sight Day: A global call to protect vision and prevent avoidable blindness. Regular eye exams, early detection, and access to care change lives. Want to acknowledge the day? Schedule your annual eye exam for yourself and a family member.

Did you know? Kids don’t need to know the alphabet for an eye exam. Early exams, starting between ages 3 and 5, establis...
10/08/2025

Did you know? Kids don’t need to know the alphabet for an eye exam. Early exams, starting between ages 3 and 5, establish a strong baseline for lifelong healthy vision. Give your child the gift of healthy sight by calling us to schedule their eye exam today.

Vision drives your student's performance in the classroom and on the sports field. Both academic and athletic success de...
10/02/2025

Vision drives your student's performance in the classroom and on the sports field. Both academic and athletic success depend on clear, complete vision. Is your student overdue for their annual eye exam?

Peripheral vision helps your student athlete detect movement, anticipate plays, and avoid collisions (and injury). Footb...
09/30/2025

Peripheral vision helps your student athlete detect movement, anticipate plays, and avoid collisions (and injury). Football, gymnastics, tennis, basketball, baseball—peripheral vision is key in every sport. Give your student athlete a competitive edge with a complete eye exam.

Peripheral vision helps athletes anticipate, react, and avoid injury. Missed plays, clumsiness, or a sudden drop in perf...
09/29/2025

Peripheral vision helps athletes anticipate, react, and avoid injury. Missed plays, clumsiness, or a sudden drop in performance could signal a vision issue for your student athlete — not just a bad day. Call us to schedule a performance-focused eye exam.

Did you know? Peripheral vision is everything you can see from the side of your eyes as you look forward, without moving...
09/26/2025

Did you know? Peripheral vision is everything you can see from the side of your eyes as you look forward, without moving your head. It is the entire area of vision that exists outside of your central visual field. It enhances your spatial awareness, safety and balance.

Fun Eye Fact: Your eyes have 7 million specialized cells called cones that help you see color and detail, plus 100 milli...
09/24/2025

Fun Eye Fact: Your eyes have 7 million specialized cells called cones that help you see color and detail, plus 100 million cells called rods to help you see better in the dark!

Helmets with visors don’t always protect eyes. And poorly fitting sports goggles end up at the bottom of the sports bag....
09/22/2025

Helmets with visors don’t always protect eyes. And poorly fitting sports goggles end up at the bottom of the sports bag. Visit our optical department this week, and let our vision professionals help your athlete find comfortable eye protection they’ll actually wear.

Did you know? Sports glasses and goggles can be custom-made with your child’s prescription, so your student athlete won’...
09/19/2025

Did you know? Sports glasses and goggles can be custom-made with your child’s prescription, so your student athlete won’t need to wear eyeglasses under their goggles — providing the convenience of eye protection and clear vision all rolled into one!

Do you have a student athlete? A pre-season eye exam is as important as outfitting them with new gear. Book your child’s...
09/17/2025

Do you have a student athlete? A pre-season eye exam is as important as outfitting them with new gear. Book your child’s eye exam today so you can explore protective sports eyewear designed for their sport to help them (ahem!) keep their eye on the ball.

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