Eyecare Specialties Craig

12/31/2025

What to Know About Eye Exam Tests

If it's been a while since your last eye exam--or if you've never had one done--it's always nice to know what testing you might have done and what issues the eye doctor looks for. Here's the scoop on some common testing...Visual FieldThe visual...

12/23/2025

Eye Jokes--Our Holiday Gift to You

In light of the holiday season, here are our top 10 eye care jokes.1) What do you call a blind deer?No Eye Deer!2) What do you call a blind deer with no legs?Still No Eye Deer!3) Why do eye doctors live long lives?Because they dilate!4) Why did...

12/16/2025

I Think My Eye Is Bleeding!

We commonly see patients who come in saying that their eyes are bleeding.The patient is usually referring to the white part of their eye, which has turned bright red. The conjunctiva is the outermost layer of the eye and contains very fine blood...

12/09/2025

Why Your Insurance Might Not Cover Everything with Your Cataract Surgery

You’ve been diagnosed with a cataract and you’ve been told you should have cataract surgery. The surgeon is also telling you that you should consider paying out-of-pocket for certain features.Where did this come from? Why should you have to pay...

12/03/2025

Keeping Eyes Safe During the Holidays

Your Eyes Are A Precious Gift--Protect Them During The Holidays“I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle!”“No, you'll shoot your eye out.”These lines from “A Christmas Story” form one of the most...

11/26/2025

Progressive Lenses

A quick explanation and background of a progressive addition lens is necessary in order to understand the importance of choosing the proper lens for your needs.A progressive lens gives people an array of prescriptions - placed in the...

11/18/2025

The Spectrum of Eye Color

What's one of the most common questions people ask when a baby is born? "WHAT COLOR ARE HIS EYES?” is usually right up there.What makes the color of our eyes appear as they do? What role do genetics play? What if you don’t like your eye...

11/11/2025

How to NOT Ruin Your Glasses

Now that you have picked up your new pair of prescription eyeglasses, your focus becomes taking care of them. This is a task many disregard, but it is absolutely imperative that you make sure you are following a couple simple steps to keep the...

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Tony This Veterans Day 🇺🇸

Today we proudly recognize Tony, a valued member of our Eyecare Specialties team — and a U.S. Veteran.

Tony’s dedication, integrity, and service to our country continue to shine through in everything he does here in the office. We are so grateful for his commitment, both to our patients and to our nation.

Please join us in thanking Tony for his service and sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice inspire us every day.

Thank you for protecting our freedom — we are forever grateful. ❤️🤍💙

11/05/2025

Diabetic Retinopathy and the Eye

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can affect the retina of people who have diabetes.The retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye, and it detects light that is then processed as an image by the brain....