Matlock Optical

02/07/2026

Stop by and wish Makayla a happy birthday! 🥳

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our February crew! 🎂 Here’s to the best year yet! 🥳🎉

02/05/2026

👁️‍🗨️Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that damages the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed central vision used for reading, driving, and recognizing faces. It primarily affects people over age 50.
Key points
Two main types:
Dry (atrophic): gradual thinning and accumulation of drusen (yellow deposits) in the macula — most common and progresses slowly.
Wet (neovascular): abnormal blood vessels grow under the macula and leak fluid or blood — less common but can cause rapid, severe central vision loss.
Symptoms: blurred or distorted central vision (straight lines appear wavy), dark or empty spot in central vision, needing brighter light for close work, difficulty recognizing faces. Peripheral (side) vision is usually preserved.
Risk factors: age, family history, smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, light eye color, and prolonged sun exposure.
Diagnosis: eye exam with dilated pupil, Amsler grid test, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and fluorescein angiography when needed.
Treatment:
Dry AMD: no cure; monitoring, nutritional supplements (AREDS/AREDS2 formula for certain patients), lifestyle changes (stop smoking, healthy diet, exercise).
Wet AMD: anti-VEGF injections (to block abnormal vessel growth), sometimes laser or photodynamic therapy.
Monitoring and prevention: regular eye exams, home self-check with an Amsler grid, control cardiovascular risks, eat leafy greens and omega-3–rich fish, stop smoking, protect eyes from UV.
See an eye doctor promptly if you notice new distortion, blurriness, or dark spots in central vision.

02/04/2026

This February, love your eyes: sunglasses, screen breaks, and checkups. 💘👓

02/03/2026

We love you, ladies! 🩷

⭐️Honoring Dr. Streich and Dr. Gober.💫

Thank you for your leadership, expertise, and compassionate care.

Happy National Women Physicians Day🩷

02/02/2026

Love, connection, and clarity matter at every age 💛
February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. Early detection can protect the moments that matter most.

01/29/2026

Hayley Eye Clinic and all other locations will return to normal business hours starting tomorrow, 1/30/2026. We look forward to seeing you and will be reaching out to reschedule any appointments affected by the recent snow days. Thank you for your patience as our phone team works diligently to get everything back up and running smoothly.

01/29/2026

We appreciate you, Amanda, Lydia and Addison!

📣January is Optician Appreciation Month, and we couldn’t let it pass without celebrating our incredible opticians! 🤓 Their knowledge, precision, and dedication help our patients see and feel their best every single day. From frame styling to lens expertise, we are so grateful for all they do, thank you for being such an essential part of our team.👏

We also want to recognize and appreciate our team members who are cross-trained in optical or who began their careers as opticians and have since been promoted or moved into other roles. Your skills and contributions do not go unnoticed. We are grateful for everyone who supports and strengthens our optical team.

Special shout-out to James, who may not be pictured but is very much appreciated for his expertise, hard work, and dedication to our optical team!❤️

01/28/2026

Matlock Optical will be closed tomorrow, January 29, 2026, due to inclement weather.

Our phone team will contact you to reschedule any existing appointments.

If you are experiencing an emergency, please seek immediate medical attention, or you may contact the doctor on call at 940-720-2717.

01/27/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our amazing January babies! 🌟 Your energy and dedication light up the workplace every day. Here’s to celebrating YOU this month! 🥳🎂

01/27/2026

Matlock Optical will be closed tomorrow, January 28, 2026, due to inclement weather.

Our phone team will contact you to reschedule any existing appointments.

If you are experiencing an emergency, please seek immediate medical attention, or you may contact the doctor on call at 940-720-2717.

01/27/2026

🌨️❄️With this weather, many of us have been spending more time on our screens than usual📱 💻 Remember to take care of your eyes, even if you don’t notice the strain right away.😊

1️⃣ Follow the 20-20-20 rule

Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds 👀📏⏰

2️⃣ Blink more than you think

Screens make us forget, blinking keeps eyes moist and comfy ☺️

3️⃣ Mind your distance

Keep screens about arm’s length away and slightly below eye level 🫴

4️⃣ Light it right

Avoid glare and match screen brightness to the room lighting💡

Easy habits, healthier eyes 💙

01/26/2026

Matlock Optical will be closed tomorrow, January 27, 2026, due to inclement weather.

Our phone team will contact you to reschedule any existing appointments.

If you are experiencing an emergency, please seek immediate medical attention, or you may contact the doctor on call at 940-720-2717.