Eye Exams and Children
One of the most common questions we receive is “When should I bring my child in for an eye exam?” A child’s vision and the development of that vision is very critical to a child’s progression. That is why the American Optometric Association recommends the first comprehensive eye exam be performed at six months. They…
Luau and Trunk Show on May 19th
Join us on Wednesday, May 19th for a Trunk Show featuring products from , , , , , , , and . Representatives will be on hand displaying their complete lines of glasses and sunglasses. There will be show discounts and free gifts with each purchase. We will also be holding a…
Show Your Support for Earth Day
Earth Day 2010 is Thursday, April 22nd. Earth Day is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Over the years it has brought attention and recognition to environmental issues that affect all of us. As the population grows and our demands on our environment increase, it becomes more and more important to learn how to use…
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Eye Spy Friday
Eye Spy Friday Beginning Friday, March 26, 2010, join us on Facebook and Twitter every week for Eye Spy Friday where one lucky winner will receive 10% off their next eyewear purchase. Every Friday we will post a picture of a place that is located in Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Daniel Island,…
March is Save Your Vision Month
Healthy Vision on the Job is Everyone’s Business In honor of March’s Save Your Vision Month, the AOA encourages Americans to prevent workplace eye strain and eye injuries by following some easy and important steps ST. LOUIS, MO (February 25, 2010) – Whether using a computer or a sledge hammer to get the job done,…
Big Maui Jim Giveaway
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Share the Care
Quality of eye care and eyewear products varies dramatically from one place to another. As long as you are a patient in our practice, please know you will receive the most comprehensive, individual eye health care and the finest eyewear and contact lens products available. We hope you will always be comfortable and confident sharing…
What to Expect
Here at The Vision Center at Seaside Farms we take great pride in providing a thorough examination of each patient’s current and future vision. Here is an overview of our two part examination process: Part 1: Current Vision – making sure you can see as well as possible A few computerized tests in our pre-test…
Green Initiative
The Vision Center at Seaside Farms strives to be as environmentally friendly as possible. We are currently working towards our small business green certification issued by the US Green Business Certification program – becoming the first eye care practice in the Charleston area to be certified. Here are some of the ways The Vision Center…
Charitable Giving
Dr. Bodkin and the staff at the Vision Center at Seaside Farms feel very fortunate to live and work in such a great community and we feel very strongly about giving back to our community. Though there are many worthy causes, here are four charities that we have chosen to support. Every year we donate…
Eye Nutrition
Fruits and vegetables, as well as beans and nuts, are essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle due to their high concentrations of antioxidants and vitamins. However, very few people routinely eat enough of these foods to obtain an adequate supply of these nutrients. Listed below are key nutrients and suggested daily amounts needed for optimal…
Lens Care Guide
Always wash hands before handling contact lenses. Rub and rinse the surface of the contact lens before storing. Use only sterile products recommended by your optometrist to clean and disinfect your lenses. Saline solution and rewetting drops are not designed to disinfect lenses. Avoid using tap water to wash or store contact lenses. Contact lens…
Orthokeratology
In the most basic of terms Orthokeratology (Ortho-k) is the science of changing the curvature or shape of the cornea to affect how light is focused on the retina at the back of the eye by using a contact lens that is worn while you sleep. The cornea is responsible for most of the eye’s…
Higher Order Aberrations
Higher-order aberrations or HOAs are more complex vision errors than lower-order aberrations, which have more familiar names such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. HOAs have relatively unfamiliar names such as coma, spherical aberration and trefoil. These types of aberrations can produce vision errors such as difficulty seeing at night, glare, halos, blurring, starburst…