Dr. David Baxter, Optometrist

Dr. David Baxter, Optometrist Comprehensive eye care and full service treatment and management of eye conditions from a locally-ow

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.

Flying pucks, broken equipment, or an elbow can result in an injury that causes permanent vision loss. Eye injuries happ...
09/16/2025

Flying pucks, broken equipment, or an elbow can result in an injury that causes permanent vision loss. Eye injuries happen in “non-contact” sports, too. If you have a student athlete, don’t skip the sports goggles – make them part of their uniform for practice and game day.

Parents ask us: What is the best eye protection for student athletes? Sports glasses or goggles with polycarbonate lense...
09/12/2025

Parents ask us: What is the best eye protection for student athletes? Sports glasses or goggles with polycarbonate lenses are the gold standard of sports eye protection. They are made from lightweight, impact-resistant plastic. And we can fit your child for a pair today!

As parents of student athletes know, helmets, shin guards, and mouthguards matter—but so do sport goggles. Protect your ...
09/10/2025

As parents of student athletes know, helmets, shin guards, and mouthguards matter—but so do sport goggles. Protect your athlete’s vision this season. Ask us about protective eyewear at your next comprehensive eye exam – or better yet, call us and schedule it today!

We are excited to be carrying the new all-in-one hearing and vision solution, Nuance Audio eyeglasses. Hear better in n...
09/10/2025

We are excited to be carrying the new all-in-one hearing and vision solution, Nuance Audio eyeglasses. Hear better in noisy environments with an invisible hearing solution, hidden within the frames of prescription-ready glasses.

Invisible, comfortable, and easy to use, Nuance eyeglasses offer a less expensive alternative to traditional hearing aids. Includes a one-year warranty.

Back to school means back to sports. But every 13 minutes in the U.S., an ER treats a sports-related eye injury. The goo...
09/08/2025

Back to school means back to sports. But every 13 minutes in the U.S., an ER treats a sports-related eye injury. The good news? 90% of such injuries can be prevented with protective eyewear. Is your student athlete wearing eye protection on the field or court? We can help!

Hey Students: Enduring eye fatigue from staring at screens all day? Try the 20-20-20 rule: Take a 20-second break about ...
09/05/2025

Hey Students: Enduring eye fatigue from staring at screens all day? Try the 20-20-20 rule: Take a 20-second break about every 20 minutes to focus on something 20 feet away. It gives tired, overworked eyes a much-needed rest from screen-time overload. Your vision will thank you!

This school year, watch for Digital Eye Fatigue symptoms:• Burning, itching, or tired eyes• Blurred or double vision• He...
09/03/2025

This school year, watch for Digital Eye Fatigue symptoms:
• Burning, itching, or tired eyes
• Blurred or double vision
• Headache
• Increased sensitivity to light
• Watery or dry eyes

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3000 Trent Road
New Bern, NC
28562

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm

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