Alabama Family Eye Care

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

Excessive screen time during the school year can lead to burning eyes, headaches, and blurred vision. These are signs of...
08/27/2025

Excessive screen time during the school year can lead to burning eyes, headaches, and blurred vision. These are signs of digital eye fatigue—and we have a solution. Ask us how anti-fatigue lenses can help your student learn their best this year!

Backpack? Check. Laptop? Check. Eye exam? Uh-oh! Don’t forget this crucial part of your student’s back-to-school prep. A...
08/25/2025

Backpack? Check. Laptop? Check. Eye exam? Uh-oh! Don’t forget this crucial part of your student’s back-to-school prep. An annual back-to-school eye exam is the key to maintaining your student’s excellent vision to ensure their focus, energy, and success in the classroom.

Kids grow—and so do their eyes. Vision can change significantly in just one year. A yearly eye exam can detect changes y...
08/22/2025

Kids grow—and so do their eyes. Vision can change significantly in just one year. A yearly eye exam can detect changes your student may not notice—but that could affect concentration and learnability. Healthy eyes = better focus = your child’s best performance at school.

Did you know? Two out of three students show symptoms of digital eye strain. Anti-fatigue lenses offer support for near ...
08/20/2025

Did you know? Two out of three students show symptoms of digital eye strain. Anti-fatigue lenses offer support for near vision and help prevent long-term eye stress. Ask us how during your student’s back-to-school eye exam. (Have you scheduled it yet?)

The modern school day includes hours on digital screens – which place extra strain on young eyes. Anti-fatigue lenses ar...
08/19/2025

The modern school day includes hours on digital screens – which place extra strain on young eyes. Anti-fatigue lenses are a smart, preventive way to reduce visual stress and protect long-term eye health. Bonus: They help students learn longer with less discomfort.

Anti-fatigue lenses are designed with subtle power shifts that ease the strain of focusing on screens. They can help you...
08/15/2025

Anti-fatigue lenses are designed with subtle power shifts that ease the strain of focusing on screens. They can help your student’s eyes adapt more quickly—with better energy and clarity—to make studying easier on their eyes (and therefore more productive)!

Think your student’s vision is fine? Human eyes weren’t meant to stare at screens for hours each day! If they rub their ...
08/13/2025

Think your student’s vision is fine? Human eyes weren’t meant to stare at screens for hours each day! If they rub their eyes or complain of headaches after screen use, it may be digital eye fatigue. We can help: Call us today to schedule your student’s back-to-school eye exam.

Hey parents: Did you know up to 80% of learning happens through your child’s visual system? Start the school year strong...
08/11/2025

Hey parents: Did you know up to 80% of learning happens through your child’s visual system? Start the school year strong by bringing your student in for a comprehensive eye exam. Good vision provides them the best possible start to make it a great year!

Teachers know that good vision is essential for children to be ready, willing, and able to learn. Unfortunately, 2 out o...
08/08/2025

Teachers know that good vision is essential for children to be ready, willing, and able to learn. Unfortunately, 2 out of 5 school-age children have undiagnosed vision conditions that affect their ability to learn.

Hurrying with your eyelash curler? Take your time, here’s why: One teen scratched her cornea in the rush. Slow down, use...
08/06/2025

Hurrying with your eyelash curler? Take your time, here’s why: One teen scratched her cornea in the rush. Slow down, use a well-lit mirror, and never share eye makeup. Your eyes are worth the extra care.

Think eye injuries only happen at work or in sports? Many ocular injuries we treat happen at home. Cooking, cleaning, ya...
08/04/2025

Think eye injuries only happen at work or in sports? Many ocular injuries we treat happen at home. Cooking, cleaning, yardwork, and pet mishaps are some of the culprits. A little eye protection (in the form of safety glasses) goes a long way.

Hey parents: Make a comprehensive eye exam with your optometrist a high priority on your back-to-school “to-do” list. Yo...
07/31/2025

Hey parents: Make a comprehensive eye exam with your optometrist a high priority on your back-to-school “to-do” list. Your student needs to see their best in order to learn their best. Call us today to schedule your appointment!

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5356 Stadium Trace Pkwy Ste 100
Hoover, AL
35244

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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