Gilbert Eyecare

04/10/2026

The right pair of glasses is a total confidence booster. ✨

They’re the one accessory you wear every single day, so they should make you feel amazing. If you’re ready to stop guessing and find a pair you truly love, swipe through our tips!

Our expert opticians are always here to help with a complimentary styling session. Stop by the store!

📍 Gilbert Eyecare
Virginia Beach | Norfolk

04/10/2026

Gilbert Eyecare is closed today for a full team training day.

We’re taking this time to strengthen our skills, align as a team, and continue improving the care and experience we provide every patient who walks through our doors.

💙 We’ll be back to normal hours on Monday—have a great weekend!

In the meantime, appointments can still be booked online anytime.

04/03/2026

A few of these “harmless” daily habits could be straining your eyes without you even realizing it.

We broke down the simple good vs. bad habits for everything from screen time to contact lenses.

Save this post as a reminder and follow for more simple ways to protect your vision!

📍 Gilbert Eyecare
Virginia Beach | Norfolk

03/31/2026

You can have 20/20 vision… and still struggle to see at night.

It’s not just about how clearly you see — it’s about how well you can see contrast.

As we age, it becomes harder to distinguish objects like pedestrians or road signs against darker backgrounds. That’s why night driving can feel more difficult, even if your vision seems “fine.”

In many cases, reduced contrast sensitivity plays a bigger role than blurry vision — making subtle details blend into the environment and slowing reaction time.

If driving at night has started to feel different, there’s usually a reason.

📍 Gilbert Eyecare
Virginia Beach | Norfolk

03/26/2026

If you get headaches at the end of the day… read this.

It might not be random. Gilbert Eyecare is here for you if you need an eye exam. Call us today.

Save this for later or send it to someone who deals with headaches.

📍 Gilbert Eyecare
Virginia Beach & Norfolk

03/18/2026

Most glasses are forgettable.

These aren’t.

Sabine Be has arrived at our Norfolk location — bold, expressive, and designed to stand out.

Come see the collection anytime.

03/13/2026

I wish more people knew this when buying glasses…

Watch until the end.

Schedule your appointment when you’re ready with link in bio.

📍 Gilbert Eyecare
Virginia Beach • Norfolk

03/10/2026

Raise your hand if you thought eye exam exams were just about reading letters on a chart. 🙋‍♂️

You’re eyes do a lot for you every single day. A comprehensive eye exam is one of the best ways to take care of them, and it covers a lot more than just reading the letter chart.

We check a lot more than just your vision — from peripheral sight and eye coordination to retina health and early signs of conditions that have zero symptoms.

Swipe through to see everything we check during your visit.👆

We’d love to see you soon!

📍Gilbert Eyecare | Virginia Beach & Norfolk

Schedule your annual exam today. Link in bio. 👁️

03/06/2026

Just 3 days left to vote in Best of CoVa!

We’d be honored to have your support. We’ve made it easy. Both voting links are below in the comments.

You can vote for:

🏆 Best Designer Eyewear
🏆 Best Eye Care Center

Thank you for supporting local, family-run eye care.

03/03/2026

Most practices don’t make it 55 years.

In 1970, a ribbon was cut and Gilbert Eyecare opened its doors.

What started as a small local optical practice has grown into one of the last family-run optometry offices in Hampton Roads.

55 years later, we’re still here.
Still local.
Still caring for generations of families.

And we’re just getting started.

02/25/2026

The Carrot Lie They Told During WWII

For decades, many people have believed that carrots can improve eyesight.

The truth? That idea became widespread during World War II as part of a military cover story.

While carrots contain vitamin A — which supports retinal health and low-light vision — they do not enhance eyesight beyond normal levels or correct refractive errors.

Protecting your vision requires more than nutrition alone. It requires comprehensive exams, advanced monitoring, and early detection.

For 55 years, Gilbert Eyecare has been committed to helping Hampton Roads families separate fact from fiction — and protect their long-term vision health.

If you have questions about your eye health, we’re here to help.

02/23/2026

VOTE Gilbert Eyecare as Best Designer Eyewear & Best Eyecare Center in Coastal Virginia

We're honored to be nominated for:

🏆 Best Designer Eyewear
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🏆 Best Eyecare Center
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It would be wildly helpful if y'all could go to these links above and vote for Gilbert Eyecare!

If you've never been, please swing by.

Please vote and help us out, thanks!!!

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