Hilltop Eye Center

10/12/2025

Cataracts - Lets talk about them. Are you going to get them?

We certainly hope so! The alternative is not... enticing. Cataracts are a normal part of the aging process. This doesn't keep them from being annoying, though.

As we age, cellular waste and UV damage accumulate, causing the lens to darken and cloud. This disrupts focusing of light, and as the condition worsens will eventually prevent a patient from seeing 20/20 even with glasses or contact lenses.

Never fear though. Cataract surgery is one of the safest procedures around, and restores functional vision to about 3 million Americans every year.

Experiencing blur you just can't shake? Let us get a look at you...

10/05/2025

This is what we're trying to prevent when your optometrist talks about those hot compresses! 🤢

All that white expressed material is hardened oil, which should come out clear when secreted. Without a healthy oil layer, our tears evaporate too quickly, which is the number one cause of dry eye in across the world...

With this quick reset and regular heat at home we'll have these oil glands whipped into shape fast! 💦💦💦

Oh and for those popaholics out there, we don't recommend you do this at home. 😉

10/03/2025

👀✨ Clear vision is more than just seeing — it’s about opening your eyes to life’s best moments.

At Hilltop Eye Center, we’ll help you keep your eyes healthy, sharp, and shining. After all, no one wants to “cry their eyes violet” when a simple exam can keep everything in focus. 🧡✨🧡✨🧡✨

📅 Book your eye exam today and see the world more clearly tomorrow.

10/01/2025

If you were wondering where Dr. Wegener was earlier this week…

Just out advocating for our most precious sense to our elected representatives in DC!

The MOA leadership and UMSL College of Optometry alumni spent the day on Capitol Hill lobbying Congressional Leaders for eyecare needs. Pictured from left to right is Dr. Alan Wegener (Class of 2012), Dr. Shelby Baugh Bruner (Class of 2017), Dr. Jennifer Howard (Class of 2008), Dr. Alyssa Foster (Class of 2017), Dr. Angel Simmons (Class of 2003), Dr. Lee Ann Barrett, Executive Director of the MOA (Class of 1985) and Dr. Tom Cullinane (Class of 1996). Thank you to our alumni for advocating better eyecare for all of us.

07/31/2025

Au revoir to our senior intern turned summer employee, Cate! Best wishes at Mizzou this fall!

We will all miss you!