Vancil Vision Care

03/27/2026

Support LD 1803

During their optometric training, doctors of optometry learn how to diagnose and treat glaucoma, cataracts and other diseases, how to use advanced treatment methods including non-invasive lasers, and how to perform minor eye care procedures to remove bumps and skin tags on eyelids.

Hear from Dr. Richard Castillo, who is both an ophthalmologist and optometrist, and learn how the Majority report on LD 1803 will increase access to important eye and vision care at https://bit.ly/46Q5rKg. Ask your legislators for their support at https://bit.ly/4s2u2E0.

03/26/2026

We have a new artist on display. Stop by the office and see the beautiful watercolors by Robert Schuster.

03/26/2026

Each eye has a blind spot, but your brain fills in the blanks. 🤯

There’s a tiny area on your retina with no light-sensitive cells where the optic nerve connects.

Amazingly, your brain “fills in” the missing information based on what it sees around it — proving just how smart your visual system is.

03/24/2026

A curtain or shadow over your vision is a medical emergency.

Call an eye doctor immediately.

03/19/2026

Contact lens hygiene matters.

Always wash your hands, change cases every 3 months, and never sleep in lenses unless prescribed.

03/17/2026

Strong vision helps you live fully.

Book your exam today and protect your sight for tomorrow. 👁️

03/13/2026

Fun Fact Friday!

Babies cry at birth, but don’t produce tears until 1–3 months old. 👶

While newborns can cry loudly, their tear ducts aren’t fully developed yet.

Real tears don’t appear until a few weeks later — another fascinating step in early development!

03/09/2026

Gradual loss of side vision = possible glaucoma.

Early detection is critical.

03/06/2026

"Access to care should not be about whether a service exists but about whether patients can realistically receive it.”

As a practicing optometrist in Kittery, Dr. Lindsay Michaud wants to use her training and education to provide the best care to her patients. Read her commentary in the Maine Morning Star to learn how the Majority report on LD 1803 will increase access to safe eye care. https://bit.ly/4b8vGwU

03/05/2026

Annual eye exams do more than update your glasses.

They detect early signs of diabetes, high blood pressure, and other hidden conditions. Prevention starts here. 👓

03/03/2026

Your eyes deserve love! Annual checkups protect sight and overall health.

02/26/2026

Floaters and flashes aren’t always harmless. 🚨

While some floaters are normal, a sudden increase in floaters, flashes of light, or the feeling of a “curtain” over your vision may signal a retinal tear or detachment — a serious condition that needs urgent care.

If you notice these changes, don’t wait!