Bell & Terrezza Optical

02/13/2026

Our hearts are filled with joy after an incredible day of serving our community during our annual Doctors with a Heart program at our Fairfield and Navarre offices. Thank you to our fantastic team and to everyone who helped spread the word. We'd also like to give a special shout-out to the following vendors who either donated frames or provided lunch for our team today:
💗 Altair
💗 Baush & Lomb
💗 Coopervision
💗 Clearvision Optical
💗 Modern Optical

02/13/2026

In honor of American Heart Month, our latest episode of Eyecare Experts highlights the vital connection between eye and heart health. Join Dr. Troy Bell, Dr. Gene Terrezza, and Dr. Stephanie Montgomery as they discuss why routine dilated eye exams play a major role in detecting serious systemic heart conditions and often provide early warning signs of hypertension, cholesterol issues, and blood flow problems. Click the link below to watch 📺 this episode on our YouTube channel, or listen 🎧 on your favorite podcast app. While you’re there, don’t forget to hit the Subscribe button and give us a thumbs up! We’d also love to hear from you in the comments section!

eyes can reveal far more than just how well you see. In this episode of Eyecare Experts, Dr. Troy...

02/10/2026

Arise™ Ortho-K night lenses are an FDA-cleared, non-surgical option for correcting vision and managing myopia progression in children. These custom lenses are worn while your child sleeps, gently reshaping the front of the eye so they can see clearly during the day without glasses or daytime contact lenses. Arise™ Ortho-K night lenses are offered at our Palafox location by Dr. Sherry Kao. Click the link to learn more.
https://www.terrezzaoptical.com/post/arise-ortho-k-system

02/06/2026

National Eye Institute
When it comes to understanding low vision, a picture is worth a thousand words. VisionServe Alliance created a tool to help people understand the effects of vision loss. A simple image of children playing transforms to show how different eye conditions can affect sight. See from a different perspective: https://visionservealliance.org/simulations/

02/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who showed interest in, shared and left a kind word about our 2026 Doctors with a Heart program. Registration is officially full at all of our participating locations!

02/03/2026

Today is National Women Physicians Day, an opportunity to honor the amazing female physicians who help care for our patients and make our practice successful! We celebrate your accomplishments and appreciate your commitment to the profession and the communities we serve. Thank you for all that you do. Click the link below to learn more about our incredible female physicians!
https://www.terrezzaoptical.com/about -doctors

01/29/2026

Our latest and greatest pod has officially dropped! In this episode, our Eyecare Experts, Dr. Troy Bell and Dr. Gene Terrezza, are joined by Dr. Stephanie Montgomery, who kicks things off by sharing her background and experience in optometry. Then our panel discusses Doctors with a Heart and updates on parking access for the Palafox office during the downtown Pensacola renovations. Click the link below to watch 📺 this episode on our YouTube channel, or listen 🎧 on your favorite podcast app. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel, rate the episode and drop your feedback in the comments while you’re there!

Caring for our Community | Eyecare Experts Podcast this episode of our Eyecare Experts, Dr. Troy Bel...

01/28/2026

Check out our first official Eye-Mail newsletter for 2026. The January issue includes information on our 2026 Doctors with a Heart program for low-income, uninsured patients, the Arise Ortho-K System for managing myopia in children, an update on parking availability at our Palafox location, and much more! Click the link below to begin reading!

Email from Terrezza Optical Your Monthly Newsletter       | JANUARY 2026 |     Your monthly "eye"-mail newsletter with the latest in eye care advancements and offerings and the happenings at each of o

01/26/2026

Registration is still open for the 2026 Doctors with a Heart program on Feb. 13, which provides free eye exams and eyeglasses to low-income, uninsured patients. Program openings are on a first-come, first-served basis, and advance registration is required. Click the link below for additional information and a current list of our participating offices where registration is still available.
https://www.terrezzaoptical.com/post/doctors-with-a-heart-2026

01/23/2026

ICYMI, check out our latest Eyecare Experts episode featuring the Best of 2025! From women’s health and dry eye relief to Cortical Visual Impairment, contact lens innovation, and sun safety, these are the top 5 most-watched, most talked-about episodes of the year. Click the link below to watch 📺 or listen 🎧 to the Best of 2025 clip episode on our website.
https://www.terrezzaoptical.com/post/episode-39-top-5-episodes-of-2025

01/20/2026

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month! As the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the US, with no early warning symptoms, the only way to detect Glaucoma is to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Those who are at higher risk for developing the disease include people who:
➡️ Are over age 60
➡️ Are African American and over age 40
➡️ Are Asian American or are Hispanic/Latino
➡️ Have a family history of Glaucoma
If you are at risk and due for an annual eye exam, contact us today! We’re here to help you protect your eye health. Click the link below to find the location nearest you!
https://www.terrezzaoptical.com/locations

01/16/2026

As we begin 2026, we’re looking back at the most-watched, most-talked-about episodes of Eyecare Experts from 2025! From women’s health and dry eye relief to Cortical Visual Impairment, contact lens innovation, and sun safety, these are the top 5 episodes that made the biggest impact on eye health education across the Gulf Coast and beyond. Click the link below to watch 📺 this year in review episode on our YouTube channel, or listen 🎧 on your favorite podcast app.

TOP 5 EYECARE EXPERTS EPISODES OF 2025 | YEAR IN REVIEW As we begin 2026, we’re looking back at the mo...