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03/13/2026
✨ Hello everyone, and welcome back to FUN FACT FRIDAY! ✨
Every Friday between 12:00–1:30 PM (CST), we are sharing one AMAZING eye-related fun fact featuring an animal of the week!
Last week, we traveled to Asia and got to meet- the tiger! 🐅
Now, we go to the earth's soil and meet one of the most important creatures, the worm! 🪱
If you guessed a worm last week, you're on point! Here’s the mind-blowing fact:
🤓 DID YOU KNOW?
A worm has no eyes at all?
**🔮 Next week’s animal hint:
Despite this creature's name they only have two eyes. Each eye is divided horizontally by a band of tissue. Can you guess who it is? 👀
Thanks for tuning in to this week’s Fun Fact Friday! 🪱 We hope you learned something new today. Don’t forget to join us next week for another eye-opening fact! 👀 Until then, keep your eyes on the prize! ✨
Have a guess for next week’s animal? Drop it in the comments!
03/11/2026
Your eyes work hard every day — scrolling, driving, working, and catching all the little moments in between. If things aren’t as clear as they used to be, it might be time for a fresh look at your vision.
At Dawson’s Vision Center, we combine years of experience with personalized care to help you see your best. Whether you need updated glasses, comfortable contact lenses, or a comprehensive eye exam, our team is here to help you find the solution that fits your life.
Clear vision starts with a visit you can trust. Come see us. 👓
03/08/2026
See clearly. Live fully. 👀✨
Your best vision starts with a simple step — a comprehensive eye exam!
Book your appointment today with Dr. Shonda Wood‑Bently at Dawson’s Vision Center in Anniston, Alabama. 🌟
Healthy eyes = a brighter, clearer life. Let’s take care of them! 💙🤓
Call 256-238-8718 to schedule your eye exam— your future self will thank you! 📅👍 We are open Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM.
03/06/2026
✨ Hello everyone, and welcome back to FUN FACT FRIDAY! ✨
Every Friday between 12:00–1:30 PM (CST), we are sharing one AMAZING eye-related fun fact featuring an animal of the week!
Last week, we went to the skies in the United States and met - the eagle! 🦅
Now, we are going to Asia to meet a feline, that is sometimes a house cat's name, the tiger! 🐅
If you guessed a tiger last week, you're on point! Here’s the mind-blowing fact:
🤓 DID YOU KNOW?
The night vision of a tiger is 6 times better than a humans?
**🔮 Next week’s animal hint:
This creature is found on land, but lives its life in dirt. Can you guess who it is? 👀
Thanks for tuning in to this week’s Fun Fact Friday! 🐅 We hope you learned something new today. Don’t forget to join us next week for another eye-opening fact! 👀 Until then, keep your eyes on the prize! ✨
Have a guess for next week’s animal? Drop it in the comments!
03/04/2026
At Dawson’s Vision Center, we believe clear vision isn’t just about seeing the letters on the chart. It’s about driving confidently, working comfortably, and catching the little details that matter most.
If things aren’t as sharp as they used to be, it may be time for an updated exam. We’re proud to serve families in Anniston and the surrounding communities with comprehensive, personalized eye care.
Ready to bring your world back into focus? Call to schedule your appointment today at (256) 238-8718.
02/27/2026
✨ Hello everyone, and welcome back to FUN FACT FRIDAY! ✨
Every Friday between 12:00–1:30 PM (CST), we are sharing one AMAZING eye-related fun fact featuring an animal of the week!
Last week, we went to the savanna to meet - the ostrich! 🪽
Now, we go to the skys (sorry Mr. Ostrich!) and meet, the eagle! 🦅
If you guessed a eagle last week, you're on point! Here’s the mind-blowing fact:
🤓 DID YOU KNOW?
Eagles have 1 million light-sensitive cells per square, millimeter of the retina? Humans only have 200,000!
**🔮 Next week’s animal hint:
This feline is found in Asia and part of the same family as lions, leopards, and jaguars. Can you guess who it is? 👀
Thanks for tuning in to this week’s Fun Fact Friday! 🪽 We hope you learned something new today. Don’t forget to join us next week for another eye-opening fact! 👀 Until then, keep your eyes on the prize! ✨
Have a guess for next week’s animal? Drop it in the comments!
02/26/2026
Your vision. Our mission. 👁️
At Dawson Vision Center, we’re committed to providing comprehensive eye exams, high-quality lenses, and stylish frames to keep your vision sharp and your confidence strong. Whether it’s time for your annual checkup or you’re ready for a fresh new look, our team is here to deliver personalized care you can trust.
Schedule your appointment today at Dawson Vision Center.
📞 256-238-8718
02/25/2026
👀 When was your last eye exam? We offer retinal screenings and specialized testing to ensure your eyes are healthy! Call us at 256-238-8718!
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02/24/2026
Healthy vision starts with intentional care — because the smallest details in an exam can make the biggest difference in how you see your world.
From thorough screenings to precise refractions, everything we do is centered around protecting your sight and supporting your long-term eye health. Your vision deserves more than a quick check — it deserves thoughtful, comprehensive care.
👀 Ready for your next exam? We’re here for you! Call us to schedule your next eye exam at 256-238-8718.
02/20/2026
✨ Hello everyone, and welcome back to FUN FACT FRIDAY! ✨
Every Friday between 12:00–1:30 PM (CST), we are sharing one AMAZING eye-related fun fact featuring an animal of the week!
Last week, we went to meet a reptile from the warm climates, the gecko! 🦎
Now, we go to the savanna to meet a flightless bird, the ostrich! 🪽
If you guessed a ostrich last week, you're on point! Here’s the mind-blowing fact:
🤓 DID YOU KNOW?
An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain?
**🔮 Next week’s animal hint:
This animal is the United States bird and emblem. Can you guess who it is? 👀
Thanks for tuning in to this week’s Fun Fact Friday! 🪽 We hope you learned something new today. Don’t forget to join us next week for another eye-opening fact! 👀 Until then, keep your eyes on the prize! ✨
Have a guess for next week’s animal? Drop it in the comments!
02/16/2026
Happy Presidents Day!
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Pinson Dawson started in the optical business back in the late 1940’s with Bausch & Lomb. He began a tradition of hard work and honesty in the Anniston area in 1952 under the business name of J.A. Weiss & Sons in a building located at 9th and Wilmer. Pinson remained at that location doing wholesale lab work for doctors throughout the state of Alabama. Rick Dawson started working part time for Pinson during the summers delivering completed jobs to the local doctors. He made these deliveries twice a day by walking or riding a bicycle. Pinson managed the wholesale lab in the Anniston area for Mr. Weiss until 1974.
In 1975, Mr. Dawson started his own wholesale optical lab named Pinson A. Dawson Co. with the help of his two sons, Rick and Larry Dawson. He incorporated several years later and continued to do lab work for doctors around the state of Alabama. Rick and Larry continued to work summers with their dad. Rick joined his dad full time in 1978, leaving Kockums Industry where he worked in the engineering department. Larry graduated from Auburn University in 1981 with a degree in business administration and started working with his dad full time after graduation.
Then in January of 1985, the Dawson’s decided to open a retail store and combine it with the wholesale operation in the Everett Plaza on Quintard Avenue and the name became Dawson’s Vision Center. Merging the wholesale and retail segments of a privately owned optical business was a new concept at this time but it allowed the Dawson’s to sell the products and then manufacture the lenses in their own in house laboratory. It was and is the only full service vision center with a complete lab and a full time doctor in this area. Having an in house lab allows us to offer most people their prescriptions in the same day, and many times in 3 to 4 hours.
At Dawson’s Vision Center you will always deal directly with the owners, not someone different every time you go in like in the big chain stores. With over 60 years of combined experience in the optical field, the Dawson’s know the value of being honest and straight-forward with their customers and will always stand behind their product. The staff always gives the personal attention and performs the quality of workmanship that customers deserve and demand. These are the standards that Rick and Larry learned from their dad and these same standards keep them at the top of the optical industry.
