END OF SUMMER SUNGLASS SALE!
Sunglasses Sale! It’s the end of summer and everyone is getting ready for football season. Stop by our Trussville optical to take advantage of 50% OFF sunglasses to complete your fall wardrobe! *Sale only at our Trussville optical. Cannot be combined with insurance. Ends September 30, 2016.
Protective Eyewear A Large Part of Proper Pediatric Eye Care
Oftentimes, conversations about pediatric eye care revolve around eye exams, vision tests, and glasses. But an often forgotten area is safety measures and protective eyewear. Children participate in a wide range of activities whether it be organized sports or informal play, and knowing how to best protect one of their most valued organs –… Read More
Don’t Forget Your Child’s Back To School Eye Exam!
Though it seems as if school just got out, you are probably planning for the start of the new academic year. As you cast a discerning eye around your home to seek out salvageable supplies, don’t forget another important back-to-school must: an eye exam. Annual eye exams are a vital part of pediatric eye… Read More
5 Things Parents Should Know About UV Protection and Pediatric Eye Care
Summertime brings beach trips and barbecues. With all that additional leisure time comes added responsibility, especially if you have little ones. Whenever children spend an extended period of time outside, it is important to balance fun in the sun with preparation against the sun’s powerful effects. Most parents are on top of the essentials… Read More
I’ve Got Astigmatism, Can I Get LASIK?
I’ve Got Astigmatism, Can I Get LASIK? (Spoiler alert: yes) For those of you impatient types who like to skip to the end of an article before reading the beginning, we’ve taken the liberty of answering your most pressing question up front [SPOILERS AHEAD]: Yes, for those of you with mild to moderate astigmatism, LASIK… Read More
Father’s Day – 20% OFF Sunglasses
Need help with ideas for your father’s day gift this year? Look no further…VisionFirst is offering 20% OFF sunglasses at all four locations – Alabaster, Homewood, Pell City and Trussville. Shop our collection of Maui Jims, Costa Del Mar, RayBan and more. Dads, don’t wait for the perfect gift…come pick out your favorite sunglasses… Read More
What Is The Difference Between Standard Cataract Surgery and Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery?
Most folks are terrified of any surgery related to the eye, but modern medicine has become so advanced that cataract surgery is a largely routine procedure. In fact, a patient can have Dr. Mark Bearman or Dr. Sarah Hays remove their cataracts and be out that same day at a surgery center in Alabaster or Birmingham. Both… Read More
LASIK Giving Back to Children

VisionFirst Chooses Sight Savers America as its Charity Partner VisionFirst Eye Center is proud to announce that Sight Savers America, a Birmingham-based nonprofit organization, will be their charity partner again for 2016. This year VisionFirst will donate $50 to Sight Savers America for every LASIK surgery that is performed throughout 2016. Additionally, the four… Read More
We offer our patients top-of-the-line eye care
Nearly three million Americans currently report suffering from vision impairment. According to experts, many more may have eye diseases and may not be aware of it. In the age range of 40 or older, 2.7 million Americans have glaucoma and 24.5 million Americans have cataracts. Cataracts affect 68% of those who are 80 or older…. Read More
Why iLASIK is better than Traditional LASIK Eye Surgery
Thinking about laser eye surgery, but not sure which one is best for your vision correction? You have options – and some are better than others! By far the most well known refractive surgery is LASIK, a treatment that starts with the creation of a thin flap in the cornea. During a LASIK treatment, a… Read More