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Sarah H Appel OD Sarah H Appel, OD is a full service optometry office, offering exam & optical services Sarah H. Appel O.D. At Sarah H. Additionally, at Sarah H.

is a full service eye and vision care provider and will take both eye emergencies as well as scheduled appointments. Patients throughout the Mount Vernon area come to Dr. Appel because they know they will receive the personal attention and professional care that is our foundation. Dr. Appel and our team are dedicated to keeping our patients comfortable and well-informed at all times. Appel O.D., w

e will explain every exam and procedure and answer all of our patient's questions. Appel O.D., we will work with most vision insurance providers to ensure good eye health and vision care for all of our patients.

Wren was reviewing Docs bag this morning. Wren is remarkably sweet and enjoys a lap to rest in. She is searching for her...
15/07/2025

Wren was reviewing Docs bag this morning. Wren is remarkably sweet and enjoys a lap to rest in. She is searching for her furever home, if interested please stop by the office to meet her.

Look at Wren playing peek a boo! This sweet girl is still at the office looking for her furever home so come on by to vi...
10/07/2025

Look at Wren playing peek a boo! This sweet girl is still at the office looking for her furever home so come on by to visit and see how easy it is to fall in love with her.🩷

JULY IS EYE INJURY PREVENTION MONTH:When working in your home such as cleaning and using household chemicals, be sure to...
03/07/2025

JULY IS EYE INJURY PREVENTION MONTH:
When working in your home such as cleaning and using household chemicals, be sure to read labels and instructions thoroughly to ensure you are using the products properly, as well as always work in well-ventilated areas when using potentially hazardous chemicals. Furthermore, when using a household chemical that has a spray nozzle, always be sure to point the nozzle away from you, even if you are just carrying it around. The majority of these chemicals are incredibly hazardous and can even permanently destroy the surface of our eyes, which results in blindness.
When you are working in your garden and using a lawnmower or similar machinery, be sure to wear protective eyewear, as particles from grass and other plants could easily get into and damage your eyes.

Surprising Facts About Eye Injuries
The fifth-annual Eye Injury Snapshot conducted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ocular Trauma found that:
• Most people believe that eye injuries are most common on the job — especially in factories and on construction sites. But in fact, nearly half of all eye injuries occurred in the home.
• Home repairs, yard work, cleaning and cooking caused more than 40% of eye injuries. More than a third of those injuries in the home happened in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room or family room.
• More than 40% of eye injuries every year are related to sports or recreational activities.
• More than 78% of people were not wearing eyewear at the time of injury. Only about 5% of those those who were wearing eyewear (including glasses or contact lenses), were wearing safety or sports glasses.
Sun can damage eyes just like objects, chemicals and dust. Always wear sunglasses or sport-appropriate UV-protective goggles, such as ski goggles, when outdoors.
Protests, riots and urban warfare are increasingly leading to vision-threatening eye injuries around the world.

Take All Eye Injuries Seriously
You can't always tell when an eye is injured. Some injuries are only obvious when they get really serious.
Eye injuries can cause vision loss or blindness. That's why having an ophthalmologist or other medical doctor examine the eye as soon as possible is important, even if the injury seems minor at first. DO NOT attempt to treat a serious eye injury yourself.
Common causes of eye injuries include:
• Punches
• Blows from hands, balls or other sports equipment
• Flying pieces of material from explosions or industrial work
• Flying objects like bullets, darts, fireworks, bungee cords, and BBs
• Chemical splashes
• Protests, riots or urban warfare
Common Symptoms of Eye Injury
If you notice any of these signs in yourself or someone else, get medical help right away. These are signs of possibly serious eye injury:
• Ongoing pain in the eye
• Trouble seeing
• Cut or torn eyelid
• One eye does not move as well as the other
• One eye sticks out of the eye socket farther than the other
• The eye has an unusual pupil size or shape
• There is blood in the clear part of the eye
• The person has something in the eye or under the eyelid that tears and blinking can't remove

Wren’s various napping positions after working so hard in the office.😆 She is still here waiting for her furever home if...
04/06/2025

Wren’s various napping positions after working so hard in the office.😆 She is still here waiting for her furever home if anyone is looking for an older girl that likes to cuddle, play and to watch cat tv with.❤️🐾

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26/05/2025

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We wanted to wish Dr. Appel a very Happy Birthday today!🎉
08/05/2025

We wanted to wish Dr. Appel a very Happy Birthday today!🎉

Everyone meet BatWren- she is still here at the office looking for her furever home and to protect her new family. Just ...
29/04/2025

Everyone meet BatWren- she is still here at the office looking for her furever home and to protect her new family. Just give us a call if you have any questions.❤️🐾

Each year, an estimated 100,000 people are hurt by sports-related eye injuries. About 13,500 of these injuries result in...
08/04/2025

Each year, an estimated 100,000 people are hurt by sports-related eye injuries. About 13,500 of these injuries result in permanent vision loss. In support of Sports Eye Safety Month this April, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds athletes everywhere that the great majority of sports-related eye injuries can be avoided by simply wearing the proper protection.

Here are some safety tips for all athletes to practice:
• Check and follow sport specific requirements and standards regarding eye protection
• Consider replacing eyewear once yellowed or damaged to ensure the best protection
• For basketball, racquet sports, soccer and field hockey, wear protective eyewear with polycarbonate lenses
• For snow or water sports, consider eyewear with UV protection to avoid sunburn or glare
• Athletes who wear contacts or glasses should still wear eye protection; contacts and regular eyeglasses are not replacements for protective sports eyewear

If you experience an eye injury, seek medical attention immediately, even if the injury seems minor; sometimes noticeable symptoms develop later.

Recently we had someone reach out to us about posting information on Milo since he is needing a new home. Milo is approx...
10/02/2025

Recently we had someone reach out to us about posting information on Milo since he is needing a new home. Milo is approximately 7yrs old, neutered male indoor only cat that unfortunately has to be re-homed due to current owner’s health issues. Milo is shy but lovable once he gets to know you and is hoping to go to a home instead of a shelter. For more information on Milo please call Becky at 812-306-8314.❤️🐾

Someone was helping with scanning paperwork last week!😆 Wren is still here and looking for her forever home- feel free t...
10/02/2025

Someone was helping with scanning paperwork last week!😆 Wren is still here and looking for her forever home- feel free to reach out to us if your interested in this sweet girl.❤️🐾

06/01/2025

We will be closed today 1/6/25 and depending on the weather may open tomorrow 1/7/25. We will keep everyone posted and be safe out there!

We will be closing Tues 12/31/24 at 12pm, closed on Wed 1/1/25 and will reopen normal business hours on Thurs 1/2/25. We...
31/12/2024

We will be closing Tues 12/31/24 at 12pm, closed on Wed 1/1/25 and will reopen normal business hours on Thurs 1/2/25. We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe New Year!🎉

Address

230 W 3rd Street
IN
47620

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 19:00
Friday 08:00 - 12:00

Telephone

+18128384388

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