Nitro Eye Care

Nitro Eye Care Drs. Travis and Sarah Taylor of Nitro Eye Care have provided eye care for the Kanawha Valley for over 20 years.

You’ve probably heard of A1C, but what does it really measure? The A1C test shows your average blood sugar levels over t...
11/28/2025

You’ve probably heard of A1C, but what does it really measure? The A1C test shows your average blood sugar levels over the past 2–3 months. It’s a great “report card” of your past control, but it doesn’t show daily highs and lows — sudden spikes can permanently harm vision.

Our office will be closed for Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday (11/27 & 11/28). We will re-open with normal hours on Mo...
11/26/2025

Our office will be closed for Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday (11/27 & 11/28). We will re-open with normal hours on Monday Dec. 1st.

Happy Thanksgiving!!
11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Are you diabetic or pre-diabetic? Let technology help. A Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) can give you the inside scoop ...
11/25/2025

Are you diabetic or pre-diabetic? Let technology help. A Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) can give you the inside scoop on blood sugar spikes, showing you how food, exercise, and stress affect glucose levels. Knowledge = power.

Did you know? High blood sugar spikes can quietly damage the tiny blood vessels in your retina—often before you notice a...
11/24/2025

Did you know? High blood sugar spikes can quietly damage the tiny blood vessels in your retina—often before you notice any vision changes. Because retinal tissue can’t regenerate, the vision loss is permanent. Schedule your regular eye exam today to catch problems early.

New wearable tech is transforming diabetes care—no more constant finger pricks. Devices such as insulin pumps and contin...
11/21/2025

New wearable tech is transforming diabetes care—no more constant finger pricks. Devices such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) make monitoring easier and less stressful, especially for needle-phobic people!

Hey parents: Is your college student heading home for the holidays? Schedule their eye exam today so you can enjoy the s...
11/19/2025

Hey parents: Is your college student heading home for the holidays? Schedule their eye exam today so you can enjoy the season—and the gift of healthy vision—before finals start in December!

Diabetic blood sugar compliance is good for your eyes and improves overall health outcomes. Managing blood sugar can red...
11/17/2025

Diabetic blood sugar compliance is good for your eyes and improves overall health outcomes. Managing blood sugar can reduce not only vision risks but also kidney disease, neuropathy, and cardiovascular disease, which often coexist.

Today is — Protect your vision with these steps:• Schedule your yearly dilated eye exam• Manage blood sugar, blood pre...
11/14/2025

Today is — Protect your vision with these steps:
• Schedule your yearly dilated eye exam
• Manage blood sugar, blood pressure & cholesterol
• Quit smoking
• Stay active — it helps your eyes and your diabetes

Your annual dilated eye exam is the best way to catch early signs of diabetes-related vision changes or vision loss caus...
11/13/2025

Your annual dilated eye exam is the best way to catch early signs of diabetes-related vision changes or vision loss caused by uncontrolled blood sugar. Have you booked yours yet?

Ben Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It’s true for diabetes: Your discipline in control...
11/11/2025

Ben Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” It’s true for diabetes: Your discipline in controlling blood sugar is the #1 factor in preventing diabetic vision loss. The good news? Prevention is within your control.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Did you know: Uncontrolled blood sugar levels can damage the retina and the small ...
11/07/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Did you know: Uncontrolled blood sugar levels can damage the retina and the small blood vessels in the back of the eye, which can result in diabetic retinopathy — the leading cause of blindness in U.S. adults.

Address

3802 38th Street
Nitro, WV
25143

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+13047554341

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Nitro Eye Care posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Nitro Eye Care:

Shortcuts

Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn
Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share via Email
Share on WhatsApp Share on Instagram Share on Telegram

Category