Southern Vision Eye Care

05/06/2026

We are closing at 2:00 p.m. for the safety of our patients and staff. We will see you all tomorrow!

04/30/2026

Sunglasses can help protect your eyes even when the sun isn’t out!⛅️

✨Pro tip: Brown sunglass lenses are great for those overcast days because they filter out blue light and sharpen visual details!

04/30/2026

Dr. Tipton’s father will be speaking tomorrow at the museum! Go learn about archaeology and enjoy the museum!

Don’t forget, 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 will be the speaker at the 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 event this 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟑𝟎, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝟏 𝐩.𝐦. He will be discussing the prehistory of Blount County.⁣
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King says, “Blount County holds a remarkably deep and rich record of Native American occupation. This presentation will explore that long history, beginning with the Paleo Indian Period (10,000–8,000 B.C.) and continuing through the Mississippian Period (A.D. 900–1500). A variety of local prehistoric artifacts—including projectile points (‘arrowheads), pottery, and other tools—will be shown to illustrate the technological and cultural changes that unfolded over thousands of years. These objects help tell the story of the people who lived, hunted, crafted, and traded across the landscapes of Blount County long before European contact.”⁣
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A native of Blount County, King graduated from Susan Moore High School and attended Jacksonville State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry. He continued his education at the University of Alabama and received a master’s degree in anthropology/archaeology. He has worked as a professional archaeologist for over 40 years throughout the South, although his research focuses on the prehistory of the Southeast including Alabama specializing in lithis analysis, experimental stone tool reproduction, and the replication of prehistoric stone vessels. Currently, King is working on a prehistoric soapstone/steatite quarry in Tallapoosa County.⁣
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“My passion for archaeology began at age 13, when I started collecting ‘arrowheads’ from local farmers’ fields. What began as a hobby grew into a lifelong career,” King said. King has served as state president of the Alabama Archaeological Society, as well as other positions in the organization. He is currently the president of the Huntsville Chapter of AAS.⁣
Everyone is invited to join in and hear about the peoples who inhabited our region long ago. ⁣
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RSVP is encouraged but not required. As always, admission is free. The museum is located at 204 2nd Ave E, Oneonta. For more information or to RSVP call 205-973-0465.⁣

04/29/2026

Last-minute opening alert 🚨
We have a few appointments available tomorrow morning!

They won’t last long—call us to get on the schedule 👓✨

📞(205)625-5520

04/28/2026

Classic, minimalist, or bold?🤓 Comment down below which of these is your fav: 1, 2, or 3?✔️

04/23/2026

Contact wearers… this one’s for you!👀

Make sure to follow these rules to keep eyes clean and vision clear! ✨

04/16/2026

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04/08/2026

Does this sound like you? Call us to schedule an appointment for you and your family! We are currently accepting new patients!

04/06/2026

Happy Birthday to the coolest doctor around! She wears all the hats and still makes it look easy! We appreciate you more than you know!✨💕🎂

04/02/2026

Egg-stra stylish frames!🐣🌸🌷👓

04/01/2026

No tricks here… just frames you’ll fall for🤩
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03/31/2026

Some-bunny needs new glasses.🐰👓✨