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Mad River Eye Care is the premier eye care and eye wear (prescription glasses, non-prescription sung

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays! We will be closing at 12pm on Wednesday Dec 24th and closed on Thursday Dec 25th. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday Dec 29th at 8am.

12/17/2025

Wow — December is flying by! 🎄

Dr. McClintic and the team at Mad River Eye Care want to remind you to check your HSA/FSA/insurance benefits. Don’t let your funds go unused - they can be applied to eye exams, glasses, sunglasses, contacts, and supplies.

We’re accepting new patients and still have appointments available before the New Year.
Call us today or book online at madrivereyecare.com

✨ Plus — our year-end sale runs through 12/31/25. Don’t miss out!

12/15/2025

Whether you need a fresh look, a backup pair, or the perfect gift, December is the best time to shop our optical:
🎁 Up to 50% Off Discontinued Frames (while supplies last!)
👓 Use your remaining insurance or flex dollars before Dec 31
💳 Gift cards available for eyewear and eye exams
Appointments are filling up fast, so don’t wait to schedule your annual eye exam or stop by to shop the sale!

12/09/2025

📣 Big news in our optical!
We’re excited to welcome Lisa, a licensed optician with years of experience helping people find frames they love to wear. 👓

Stop by to say hello, get styled by Lisa, and check out her favorite frame picks this season!

11/24/2025

If your eyes feel dry, foggy, or irritated every time you ski or ride… it’s probably not “just the wind.”

There’s a reason contacts struggle on the mountain, and most people don’t realize how much strain they’re putting on their eyes until the discomfort shows up mid-run.

Here’s the truth:
Wearing contact lenses under your ski goggles seems convenient, but the cold, dry mountain air pulls moisture from your lenses faster than normal.
The result:

Blurry vision

Dry, gritty, irritated eyes

Lenses that shift or feel “sticky”

And that constant urge to rub your eyes inside your goggles

As Dr. Shannon often tells patients:
Your eyes aren’t irritated because of the wind alone...they’re irritated because your lenses are drying out faster than your eyes can keep up.

That’s exactly why custom ski goggle inserts are becoming the preferred choice for skiers and snowboarders who want clear, stable vision all day without the dryness.

With inserts, you get:

Crisp, consistent vision

Zero fogging

No drying, shifting, or end-of-day discomfort

A full day on the mountain without dealing with contacts or glasses at all

If you’ve been toughing it out with contacts on every run, there’s a much better way to protect your eyes and enjoy the mountain.

Book a quick insert fitting at Mad River Eye Care, and give your eyes a break this season.

11/21/2025

You know that moment on the mountain when your eyes start watering so much you can barely see the next turn… and you tell yourself
“Eh, it’s just the cold. Everyone deals with this.”

Actually… no.
Not everyone does. And you don’t have to either.

Here’s the truth most skiers don’t know:

Watery, blurry, irritated eyes on the slopes rarely come from the weather… they come from your vision not being properly corrected inside your goggles.

Contacts dry out.
Glasses shift around.
And your eyes work overtime to compensate… which leads to even more watering, fatigue, and fogged-up vision right when you need clarity the most.

The cold just exposes the problem.
It’s not the cause.

That’s why ski goggle inserts exist.
They give you sharp, stable vision inside your goggles so you can ski longer, see clearly, and stop battling your own eyeballs every run.

No more:
• squinting through moisture
• stopping mid-run to blink your eyes back into focus
• assuming “this is normal” for winter sports

If you love skiing but hate how your eyes feel on the mountain… it’s probably not only the wind.
It’s your vision setup.

And inserts fix that.

Want to try ski goggle inserts before peak season hits? Just reach out and we’ll get you fitted. 🏔️

11/20/2025

The difference between barely seeing the mountain… and finally enjoying it:

Patient A is doing what most skiers with glasses or contacts do:
They shove their glasses under their goggles and pray.

Fog everywhere.

Frames slipping mid-run.

Contacts drying out in the wind.

Eyes watering so much they can’t tell if it’s the cold or the panic.
Stopping halfway down the trail to adjust… again.
Feeling unsafe on icy turns because their peripheral vision is basically a suggestion.
Trying to keep up with friends but skiing “blind-ish” every time the weather shifts.

Winter sports feel like work.
Annoying.
High-maintenance.
A constant compromise.

Then there’s Patient B...

Same mountain.
Same weather.
Same weekend trip.

The only difference? Ski goggle inserts.

No fog.
No slipping.
No contacts drying out.
No glasses jammed under goggles like a science experiment.
Just crisp, clear, stable vision from top to bottom — every single run.

They actually see the trail.
They trust their turns.
They stay with the group.
They enjoy the sport instead of managing their eyewear the whole time.

One tiny upgrade.
A completely different winter.

Want to ski like Patient B?

Ask us about custom Ski goggle inserts at Mad River Eye Care.

11/19/2025

Wearing goggles over your glasses? There’s a much easier way.

If you’ve ever tried to ski or ride while wearing glasses under your goggles, you already know the struggle:
Foggy lenses.
Slipping frames.
Cold air drying out your contacts.
And that “I swear I’m not crying, it’s just the wind” look.

There’s a smarter solution… and Vermonters have trusted us with their vision on the mountain since 2010.

Meet Ski goggle inserts!

Custom-made prescription + anti-fog inserts that snap directly into your ski goggles so you can finally enjoy winter sports without glasses, and without contacts.

No more:
• fogging
• tearing in the cold
• stopping mid-run to adjust your frames
• guessing where the trail actually goes
• contacts drying out halfway down the mountain

These inserts give you:
• crisp clarity
• full peripheral vision
• zero fog issues
• comfortable, contact-free riding
• safer runs in all weather conditions

If you love winter but hate fighting with your glasses or contacts while you’re trying to enjoy it… this is the upgrade you didn’t know existed.

Dr. Shannon can match your exact prescription and fit your inserts to your goggles.

Ski more. Squint less.
Ask us about ski goggle inserts at Mad River Eye Care.

11/17/2025

Your daily habits play a big role in keeping your eyes healthy... especially if you have diabetes.

Here are simple ways to support your vision naturally:

🥗 Eat colorful, nutrient-rich foods (like leafy greens and carrots)

💧 Stay hydrated

🚶 Keep moving

😴 Get plenty of rest

When paired with yearly eye exams, these habits help protect both your eyes and your overall health.

11/14/2025

Diabetic eye disease often develops slowly and without pain... but there are warning signs to watch for:

👁️ Blurry or fluctuating vision

🌙 Difficulty seeing at night

💡 Floating spots or dark areas in your vision

If you notice any of these, don’t wait. A comprehensive eye exam can catch problems early and help protect your sight.

The earlier it’s found, the easier it is to treat.

11/13/2025

For anyone living with diabetes, yearly retinal exams are essential for maintaining healthy vision.

These detailed exams allow us to check for early signs of damage to the retina... often before any vision changes appear.

A few minutes once a year can make all the difference in preserving your sight for years to come!

📅 Schedule your retinal exam at Mad River Eye Care.

11/12/2025

Diabetes can quietly impact your eyes long before vision changes begin.

High blood sugar can damage the tiny blood vessels in the retina... a condition called diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of preventable vision loss!

The best protection is early detection. Regular eye exams help catch changes before they affect your sight.

💙 Protect your vision with proactive care.

📅 Schedule your diabetic eye exam at Mad River Eye Care.

Address

5274 Main Street, Suite 1
Waitsfield, VT
05673

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm

Website

https://www.madrivereyecare.com/

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