Eye Care West - Sturgis

04/01/2025

Our phone is currently down due to the storm.

03/31/2025

We are closed today, Monday, March 31st due to no power.

12/16/2024

It definitely is a fitting time to get your eye exam in before the end of the year to use up your flex spending account!

11/28/2024

We are adding to our team!

We are looking to hire a Receptionist.

Duties included are:
~Answering the phones
~Checking patients in and out
~Adjusting frames

Hours:
M-Tues-Wed-Fri
8:00-5:00
Thursday
10:30-7:30

You can either send your resume to:
Eye Care West
PO Box 128
Sturgis Mi 49091

Or you may stop by the office and fill out an application.
26289 W US 12. Sturgis

04/07/2024

Solar Eclipses and Eye Safety

Eye safety should always be the number one priority when viewing a solar eclipse. Looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse is unsafe and can cause temporary or even permanent damage to your eyes. Before viewing this natural phenomenon, learn more about proper eye safety to keep your eyes healthy.

Total Solar Eclipse: April 8, 2024
It will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044! So, let’s get those peepers prepped for viewing.

Tips for viewing a total solar eclipse:
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, IT'S NOT SAFE TO LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT SPECIALIZED EYE PROTECTION FOR SOLAR VIEWING.

Use approved solar eclipse viewers.
The only safe way to view a partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as " eclipse glasses" or viewers that meet international standard ISO 12312-2 for safe viewing. Sunglasses, smoked glass, unfiltered telescopes or magnifiers, and polarizing filters are unsafe. Inspect your eclipse glasses or handheld viewer before use – if torn, scratched, or otherwise damaged, discard the device.

Technique of the pros.
Stand still and cover your eyes with your eclipse glasses or solar viewer before looking up. After viewing, turn away and remove your glasses or viewer — do not remove them while looking at the sun. If you normally wear eyeglasses, wear your eclipse glasses over them, or hold your handheld viewer in front of them.

Totality awesome.
Only within the path of totality—and once the moon completely blocks the sun—can eclipse viewers safely be removed to view totality. Once the sun begins reappearing, however, viewers must be replaced.

Keep in mind! Eclipse glasses are NOT regular sunglasses – regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the sun.

Symptoms from Incorrect Viewing:
It can take a few hours to a few days after viewing the solar eclipse to realize the damage that has occurred. If you experience discomfort or vision problems following the eclipse, visit your local doctor of optometry for an in-person, comprehensive eye exam. Some common symptoms include:
Loss of central vision,
Distorted vision, and
Altered color vision.
All symptoms should be treated as urgent until viewed by a doctor of optometry. If you suspect an eye or vision problem, don’t hesitate to visit a doctor of optometry – this is the best way to combat potentially severe complications, including vision loss.

01/23/2024

Due to the forcasted weather we will not open until 1:00 PM, Tuesday, January 23rd.

If weather does not improve by then, we will stay closed until next business day.

Eye Care West

12/17/2023

Thank You Sturgis and the surrounding area!

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween! 🎃

07/03/2023

We are closed Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th. Please have a safe 4th of July holiday from Eye Care West! 🎇

12/31/2022

Our office will be closed Monday, January 2nd, 2023 in observation of New Years.

We want to wish our patients and their families a Happy New Year!

12/22/2022

11/22/2022

Beginning at NOON on Wednesday, November 23rd, our office will close for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will re-open on Monday, November 28th at 8 AM. We want to wish our patients and their families a very Happy Thanksgiving.