Posts by Brad Bodkin, OD, FAAO
PRN Dry Eye Vitamins
PRN’s Dry Eye Omega vitamins are the best Omega 3 vitamins you can take. They are made with over 2 grams of DHA/EPA Omega 3’s in the triglyceride form (you know, the one that actually gets absorbed by your body). Omega 3’s have been proven to help relieve dry eye as well as improve your…
Read MorePRN Ocular Vitamins
Nutrition plays a large role in our health – including the health of our eyes. Omega 3’s, specifically DHA and EPA in triglyceride form, help promote healthy tears and can help protect against macular degeneration (AMD). Lutein and Zeaxanthin are the main antioxidants shown to slow the progression of AMD. We are proud to offer…
Read MoreRaise Your Glasses – a spring style show on May 3rd
Please join us on Tuesday, May 3 from 4:30-7:30 on Southerly’s back patio for our spring style show. Come enjoy live music by Red Cedar Review as well as free food and drinks while you peruse the complete eyewear and sunglasses collections from Kate Spade, Lilly Pulitzer, Hugo Boss, Jimmy Choo, Banana Republic, Vera…
Read MoreIntroducing Dr. Ellesse Boiwka
We would like to introduce you to our newest associate – Ellesse Boiwka, OD. Dr. Boiwka was born and raised in Amherst, Ohio and graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in zoology from Miami University. She went on to obtain her Doctorate in Optometry graduating summa cum laude from the Southern College…
Read MoreJoin our 2016 Bracket Challenge
March Madness is upon us! Join our Bracket Challenge for your chance to win $250 in prizes! The winner will receive a $200 gift certificate to our office as well as a $50 gift card to their choice of Ardoa Wine Bar, Crafty Draught, or Crave! In addition, anyone who can beat Dr. Bodkin will…
Read More10 Tips for Eye Care and Travel
We are entering the busiest travel time of the year. Here are 10 tips for your eyes while you travel: For any type of travel: Be sure to pack extra contact lenses If you are a contact lens wearer, don’t forget your glasses Always bring sunglasses and keep them handy Don’t forget your contact lens…
Read MoreIntroducing Acuvue Oasys 1-day contact lenses
We are excited to announce the launch of the Acuvue Oasys 1-day contact lenses. Our office was selected as one of the first in the entire country to start fitting this new daily disposable lens. This new lens, building on the success of the Oasys 2-week lens, was designed using HydraluxeTM technology – a tear…
Read More2015 Patient Appreciation Harbor Cruise
Our patients make us very happy and we want to show our appreciation. Please join us aboard the General Beauregard on Tuesday, October 20 at 6:15 PM for a two hour cruise around Charleston Harbor. Onboard there will be food, beer/wine/non-alcoholic beverages, and music for you to enjoy while taking in the sunset and sights…
Read MoreIs Blue Light Harmful to our Eyes?
We all use technology with screens every day – from computers to tablets to smartphones. But do these screens cause harm to our eyes? Visible light occurs across a small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum encompassing wavelengths from 380nm to 780nm and colors from violet to red. It has long been known that lower wavelength…
Read MoreIntroducing 1-Day Acuvue Moist Multifocal and CooperVision MyDay contact lenses
We are excited to let you know we have just received our fitting sets for the two newest contact lenses to come to the market – Acuvue’s 1-day Moist Multifocal and CooperVision’s MyDay. The Acuvue 1-day Moist Multifocal is a brand new daily…
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