Gilbert Eyecare

03/13/2026

I wish more people knew this when buying glasses…

Watch until the end.

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📍 Gilbert Eyecare
Virginia Beach • Norfolk

03/10/2026

Raise your hand if you thought eye exam exams were just about reading letters on a chart. 🙋‍♂️

You’re eyes do a lot for you every single day. A comprehensive eye exam is one of the best ways to take care of them, and it covers a lot more than just reading the letter chart.

We check a lot more than just your vision — from peripheral sight and eye coordination to retina health and early signs of conditions that have zero symptoms.

Swipe through to see everything we check during your visit.👆

We’d love to see you soon!

📍Gilbert Eyecare | Virginia Beach & Norfolk

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03/06/2026

Just 3 days left to vote in Best of CoVa!

We’d be honored to have your support. We’ve made it easy. Both voting links are below in the comments.

You can vote for:

🏆 Best Designer Eyewear
🏆 Best Eye Care Center

Thank you for supporting local, family-run eye care.

03/03/2026

Most practices don’t make it 55 years.

In 1970, a ribbon was cut and Gilbert Eyecare opened its doors.

What started as a small local optical practice has grown into one of the last family-run optometry offices in Hampton Roads.

55 years later, we’re still here.
Still local.
Still caring for generations of families.

And we’re just getting started.

02/25/2026

The Carrot Lie They Told During WWII

For decades, many people have believed that carrots can improve eyesight.

The truth? That idea became widespread during World War II as part of a military cover story.

While carrots contain vitamin A — which supports retinal health and low-light vision — they do not enhance eyesight beyond normal levels or correct refractive errors.

Protecting your vision requires more than nutrition alone. It requires comprehensive exams, advanced monitoring, and early detection.

For 55 years, Gilbert Eyecare has been committed to helping Hampton Roads families separate fact from fiction — and protect their long-term vision health.

If you have questions about your eye health, we’re here to help.

02/23/2026

VOTE Gilbert Eyecare as Best Designer Eyewear & Best Eyecare Center in Coastal Virginia

We're honored to be nominated for:

🏆 Best Designer Eyewear
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🏆 Best Eyecare Center
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It would be wildly helpful if y'all could go to these links above and vote for Gilbert Eyecare!

If you've never been, please swing by.

Please vote and help us out, thanks!!!

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02/16/2026

Noticing small spots, strands, or “cobwebs” drifting across your vision?

Eye floaters are common and often a natural part of aging. In many cases, they’re simply changes in the vitreous — the gel inside your eye — casting tiny shadows on the retina.

However, sudden changes matter.

A rapid increase in floaters, flashes of light, or a dark curtain in your vision can signal a retinal issue that requires immediate evaluation.

When it comes to your vision, it’s always better to be cautious.

If you experience new or worsening symptoms, contact Gilbert Eyecare right away.

📍 Serving Hampton Roads since 1971
🌐 GilbertEyecare.com
📞 Norfolk: 757-622-0200
📞 Virginia Beach: 757-425-0200

12/22/2025

✨ Holiday Hours Update ✨

As we celebrate the season, Gilbert Eyecare will maintain regular hours with the exception of the following dates, when our offices will be closed in observance of the holidays:

🎄 December 24
🎄 December 25
✨ January 1

Wishing our patients and community a joyful, healthy holiday season.
📍 Norfolk & Virginia Beach

11/27/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Gilbert Eyecare!

Today, we’re especially grateful for our incredible patients, our dedicated team, and the opportunity to care for the Virginia Beach and Norfolk communities we love so much.

Our offices are closed today so our team can spend time with their families, but we’ll be right back to serving you tomorrow.

Wishing you a warm, joyful, and restful Thanksgiving.
🧡🤍
— Your Gilbert Eyecare Family

06/15/2025

💙 Happy Father’s Day from Gilbert Eyecare 💙

Mark, Seth, and Dr. Gilbert aren’t just part of our story—they are Gilbert Eyecare.

They are fathers, mentors, and the heartbeat of a family-centered practice that has always led with love, laughter, and loyalty.

Today, we celebrate them not for the business they’ve built—but for the families they’ve raised, the values they live by, and the love they pour into every role they hold.

To all the incredible dads out there—thank you for showing up with full hearts, every single day.

Happy Father’s Day—from our family to yours. 💙

05/26/2025

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05/14/2025

Parking Lot Glow-Up Starts Thursday! 🛠️✨

We’re giving our Virginia Beach office lot a fresh new look — milling and paving will take place Thursday (5/16) and Friday (5/17)!

Yes, we are OPEN and ready to see you! ✅

If you’re visiting us:
➡️ Park in the area marked in blue on the map.
⛔️ Do not turn into our regular entrance. Instead, turn in one driveway earlier — behind Firehouse Subs.

There will be signs and crews helping direct you upon arrival.

Please give yourself a few extra minutes and thank you for your patience as we make these improvements! 🅿️❤️