Ohio Eye Associates

11/04/2025

November is American Diabetes Month. For those living with diabetes or prediabetes, an annual dilated eye exam offers an important yet simple and effective way to prevent or delay disease and vision loss caused by diabetes.

11/02/2025

Hello November! New month. Fresh focus. Clearer vision ahead. 🍁🤓

11/02/2025

10/29/2025

Welcome back to our monthly series: Eye Myths Debunked🎃Halloween Edition 🎃

10/27/2025

Need new glasses or a new pair of sunnies? 😎 Frame allowances don’t carry over, so don’t let time run out. Now is the time to schedule an appointment and use your vision benefits before the end of the year.

10/26/2025

Today we’re celebrating National Pumpkin Day and how they are great for eye health! Eating pumpkin- whether roasted, pureed in soup, or blended into smoothies, is a delicious way to support your eye health this fall! 🧡

10/24/2025

The Mount Vernon iCare Vision office you’ve trusted for years is now part of Ohio Eye Associates, a locally owned group with deep roots in North Central Ohio. That means your local office has access to more resources, new technology, and even more ways to care for your eyes without losing the hometown feel.

We’re still local. Still independent. And still accepting new patients.

Come see what’s new - and what’s stayed exactly the same.

10/23/2025

👁️🕸️ HALLOWEEN QUIZ TIME! 🕸️👁️
Thinking about spooky contact lenses for your costume? Let’s see if you can spot the truth from the tricks!

10/21/2025

If you are experiencing any discomfort with your contact lenses, here are a few possible reasons:
⭕Lenses that fit poorly.
⭕Lack of moisture can make lenses feel scratchy and irritated.
⭕Allergies/allergic reaction such as pollen, dust, or a reaction to lens solution can cause irritation, redness, and watery eyes.
⭕Poor lens care, poor hand hygiene, not cleaning lenses, or replacing solution/cases can lead to irritation or possible infection.
⭕Debris from your environment or makeup can cause irritation.
⭕Defective lenses, torn or damaged, can scratch your cornea leading to irritation & possible serious infection.
⭕Overwear from sleeping or used for longer than intended can cause irritation and infection.

10/20/2025

Fall into better eye care! 👁️🍂 As the leaves change, don’t forget to care for your eyes this season! Here are some fall eye care tips to keep your vision crisp:
💧Hydrate your eyes by using artificial tears or a humidifier.
🕶️ Wear sunglasses - even in the fall! UV rays are still strong so shield your eyes from harmful sun exposure and wind.
🍠 Eat fall superfoods such as, pumpkins, carrots and leafy greens that are full of eye-friendly nutrients like vitamin A and lutein.
📵 Limit screen time even while shorter days can mean more indoor time. Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

10/18/2025

Eye Spy with my little eye 🕵🏻‍♀️… Pinhole Occluder.
A small device, often a handheld instrument with a tiny hole or several small holes which the patient looks through. The pinhole occluder helps an eye care professional distinguish between vision loss caused by refractive errors, which improve with the pinhole, and vision loss from other ocular conditions, such as macular disease or cataracts, which do not.

10/16/2025

How does stress impact the eye? Stress doesn’t just affect your mood - it can strain your eyes too!
Common stress-related eye symptoms include:
Blurred or double vision
Eye twitching or spasms
Light sensitivity
Dry eyes or excessing tearing
Floaters and eye strain
In some cases, stress can even trigger ocular migraines - flashing lights, blind spots or vision loss. These can mimic serious eye issues, so don’t wait. If symptoms persist, call your eye doctor right away. A few ways to help manage the stress and protect your eyes:
Move your body
Meditate
Get 7-8 hours of sleep
Eat well
Spend time outside