Alabama Family Eye Care

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

It’s National Women’s Health Week! Time to highlight how important prevention and early detection are for eye health. Ha...
05/12/2026

It’s National Women’s Health Week! Time to highlight how important prevention and early detection are for eye health. Have you scheduled your annual eye exam yet? Bring Mom along to make it a family outing that promotes lifelong healthy vision.

May is Healthy Vision Month! Ask Mom these eye health questions on Mother’s Day:• Have you (or anyone in our family) bee...
05/08/2026

May is Healthy Vision Month! Ask Mom these eye health questions on Mother’s Day:
• Have you (or anyone in our family) been diagnosed with glaucoma?
• Did anyone in our family lose their vision later in life? Why?
• Do you have thyroid disease, and does it affect your eyes?

Myth: “Using a computer will permanently damage your eyes.”Busted: Extended screen time can cause Digital Eye Strain or ...
05/06/2026

Myth: “Using a computer will permanently damage your eyes.”
Busted: Extended screen time can cause Digital Eye Strain or dry eyes because you blink less while looking at screens. To combat this, adopt the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Getting new glasses? Did you know that anti-reflective (anti-glare) coating reduces reflections on your lenses, improvin...
05/04/2026

Getting new glasses? Did you know that anti-reflective (anti-glare) coating reduces reflections on your lenses, improving night driving, screen use, and overall visual clarity? We have stylish new frames arriving in our optical department this week!

“Why do you dilate my eyes?” Dilation widens pupils, giving your eye doctor a clear view of the retina, optic nerve, and...
05/01/2026

“Why do you dilate my eyes?” Dilation widens pupils, giving your eye doctor a clear view of the retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels to detect early signs of disease. Early detection means more treatment options and better outcomes.

Peripheral vision matters. Visual field testing helps identify blind spots and changes in side vision, which are often e...
04/30/2026

Peripheral vision matters. Visual field testing helps identify blind spots and changes in side vision, which are often early warning signs of glaucoma or other serious eye conditions. Schedule your eye exam today, and we’ll be sure to test your “side eye” skills.

What is an OCT scan? Optical Coherence Tomography works like an MRI for your eyes, creating detailed 3D images of the re...
04/28/2026

What is an OCT scan? Optical Coherence Tomography works like an MRI for your eyes, creating detailed 3D images of the retina and optic nerve to help detect glaucoma and other eye diseases early, even before any symptoms occur.

Q: Why do I need my eyes dilated?A: Dilation allows your eye doctor to see deep inside your eye, including the retina an...
04/24/2026

Q: Why do I need my eyes dilated?
A: Dilation allows your eye doctor to see deep inside your eye, including the retina and optic nerve. This can help detect and diagnose serious eye diseases early—often before you notice any symptoms.

Myth: “Wearing glasses or contacts makes your eyes weaker.”Busted: Corrective lenses do not change the physical structur...
04/22/2026

Myth: “Wearing glasses or contacts makes your eyes weaker.”

Busted: Corrective lenses do not change the physical structure of your eye or make eyes “dependent” on them. You may feel your vision is worse without them simply because you have gotten used to seeing clearly.

“Do I need an eye exam if I see fine?”Yes. Many eye diseases show no early symptoms. Regular exams help detect problems ...
04/20/2026

“Do I need an eye exam if I see fine?”
Yes. Many eye diseases show no early symptoms. Regular exams help detect problems before vision is affected, and when conditions are most treatable.

The earliest known eyeglasses date back to the late 1200s in Italy. They were simple magnifying lenses used to help with...
04/16/2026

The earliest known eyeglasses date back to the late 1200s in Italy. They were simple magnifying lenses used to help with reading long before modern prescriptions existed. Are you having trouble reading? Contact us to schedule your annual eye exam today.

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Hoover, AL
35244

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