Alabaster Eye Care

21/04/2025

Happy Monday, everyone!
We'll be in the office for about an hour today, at 12:00pm if anyone needs to pick up or needs adjustments. And if you need to ask a question, or set up a better time for pick-up, feel free to call. We'll figure out something that works. We'll be in and out a few more times this week, and then next week we'll be (mostly) back to normal hours. Thank you all for your support!
--Dr. Rowland

17/04/2025

Yup. Blew a tire trying to get to the office. Should have it replaced in a few minutes. 🤦

17/04/2025

Thank you to everyone for their understanding and kindness during Amber's recovery from surgery. Please note that if you need to talk to us, or need to pick up glasses/contacts, please call or text the after-hours number. I will be available in the office periodically over the next several days and can arrange a convenient time. We look forward to resuming our normal schedule soon. Have a great day! --Dr. Rowland

28/02/2025

To all of our patients and friends:
Many of you are already aware, but we recently had a death in the family, and honestly, we have been hard to reach. We apologize. We ask for your patience while we deal with our loss and get the office back to normal. We are trying to get through messages and emails as quickly as possible. If you need to speak to us urgently, you can call our after-hours number (on our answering machine); or if you need an exam immediately, there are several doctors in the area that we trust, including Dr Heckman on Hwy 31.

08/02/2025

February is low vision awareness month. Leading causes for low vision are age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, and retinitis pigmentosa. Other causes can include infections, autoimmune eye disease and trauma.

Low vision is a term describing a level of vision below normal that cannot be corrected with conventional glasses. This is not the same as being blind. People with low vision have reduced sight, which interferes with daily activities.

02/10/2024

Eye health changes - what to watch for!

Keeping an eye on your eye health is essential! Here are some
general symptoms to be mindful of:
💀 Blurred or hazy vision.
☠ Eye pain or discomfort.
👻 Difficulty seeing at night.
👽 Flashes of light or floaters.
👾 Changes in color perception.
If you notice any of these signs, it's time to schedule an eye exam.
Early detection can help prevent serious issues and keep your eyes
healthy for years to come.

30/09/2024

Struggling to give eyedrops to your kids?
Try this simple tip: Have your child lie down and
close their eyes. Gently pull down their lower
eyelid, then apply the drops to the inner corner of
their eye. When they blink, the drops will naturally
spread across their eye. Easy peasy!

27/09/2024

Wondering how often kids should get eye exams
and when to start? 👶 👧

Kids should have their first eye exam at 6
months old, then again at 3 years, and just
before starting school. After that, yearly
check-ups are recommended to ensure their
vision stays on track. Early detection is key to
healthy eyes!

18/09/2024

It's Healthy Aging Month! Check out our blog about it on our website to see how you can start taking care of your eyes today!

Aging is a process we all go through, and it brings a lot of changes. Whether it’s having an aching back at the end of the day or no longer being able to do everything we used to be able to do, our bodies change as we grow older. This also includes our eyes. Our […]

18/09/2024

Fun fact! Did you know the iris (the colored part
of your eye) has 256 unique features? In
comparison, fingerprints only have 40! Your
eyes are truly one-of-a-kind!

27/06/2024

Some great advice from Bausch & Lomb on National Sunglasses Day. When you're outside, wear your shades! Practice eye safety for yourself and your kids!

02/03/2024

Fact or Myth?!

Eating carrots will improve your vision

This is a tricky one, but falls on the myth side!

According to PreventBlindness.org while it is true that carrots, as well as many other vegetables are rich in vitamin A, which is an essential vitamin for sight, only a small amount is necessary for good vision.

A well-balanced diet, with or without carrots, provides all the nutrients the body needs. In fact, too much vitamin A, D or E may actually be harmful.

The myth of carrots giving you excellent vision was started by the British during WWII. They started the rumor to make Germany think they had excellent vision when in fact they had developed radar!