Vision Care Associates

10/27/2025

Pickleball injuries are on the rise. In addition to knee and Achilles tendon injuries, failure to wear proper eye protection can end your pickleball career, as well as severely disrupt your life. If you play pickleball and don’t have eye protection, see us for ideas.

A sharp rise in pickleball-related eye injuries prompts researchers to call for standardized eye protection to prevent vision-threatening trauma.

10/21/2025

We have had several calls lately from patients wanting to know if we have an Optometrist physically in the office. I want to assure all of our patient's, new and old, that when you come in to our practice you will be greeted by a real person and Dr Murphy will be in the office to see you personally. No virtual exams here. We look forward to seeing you all very soon.

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09/30/2025

As a reminder Dr Murphy will be out of the office starting tomorrow, Oct 1 and will return on Oct. 20. Tabitha and Nicole will be in and out of the office but will not have set hours. If you need to schedule a pickup or need emergency care you can email VCA3939@gmail.com. For scheduling you can log on to our website at https://visionsource-swansea.com/ We appreciate your understanding during this time and can't wait to see you when we all return October 20, relaxed and refreshed.

The leading provider of optometry services and vision care products in Swansea, Illinois. Schedule an appointment with an eye care professional today.

09/15/2025

Dr Murphy will be out of the office Oct 1-17. If you are running low on contacts, make sure to call and get in before Oct 1. We still have some appointments available.

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09/15/2025

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09/13/2025

Dr. Michael Stock from Ideal Eye Surgery joined the morning show to discuss if cataract surgery is right for you

09/08/2025

Antihistamine nasal spray may help reduce the risk of developing Covid, Flu, colds, and other upper respiratory infections (As well as it's primary function of protecting against allergic reactions to airborne pollens, molds, and dust.)

In the global fight against COVID-19, much of the world’s attention has been fixed on vaccines, antiviral pills, and advanced…

07/16/2025

Don't get caught in the rush, book your back to school eye exams now! School starts back in less than a month for most.

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07/04/2025

How about a 33% pay cut? People complain about their doctors not taking enough time with them, but don’t understand that as overhead costs rise our pay is constantly cut.

https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/medicare-medicaid/medicare-physician-pay-has-plummeted-2001-find-out-why?utm_effort=FBB019&utm_medium=display&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=plb_mega_carousel_Nov2024&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLUzdBleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqyPGoJMUwwEejccBcwBDa7xddu5HSwePa5EuyI5HGOxNIB3O4MkOKa7b9_jr_mZ0h0rIEto_aem_7rKki-EPPFnmpPyZXBHfvA&utm_id=120229150223450547&utm_content=120229150223800547&utm_term=120229150223580547

Doctors are paid 33% less today, when adjusted for inflation. This unsustainable path threatens older adults’ access to high-quality physician care.

06/08/2025

06/03/2025

Dr. Murphy here with a "DON'T DO IT!!!" warning. I have been made aware of a social media influenced fad of sun gazing: looking directly at the sun to supposedly cure all kinds of ills.

If you want to see what this does to your retina, take a strong magnifying glass outside and focus the sun on a piece of red paper. That hole you just burned through the paper could be your retina.

05/02/2025

We are learning new ways to help our patients. We can’t wait to bring what we have found back to you all.