Prevention Starts with Awareness: Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and at Vision First, we want to keep our patients (and non-patients!) informed of this dangerously quiet disease. It is estimated that 60 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with or are living with glaucoma, with that number expected to rise in 2017. Because the signs of glaucoma are… Read More
Introducing the iDesign to LASIK Patients
iDesign – Customized Treatment Plan Vision First is happy to announce the addition of the iDesign® wavefront analyzer from AMO-VISX to our practice. We are proud to be the first in Birmingham to offer this high-definition, advanced technology to our patients. iDesign measures the internal optics and surface of the eye more precisely than conventional methods. … Read More
Preventative Eye Care is the Best Eye Care!
A large part of proper eye care and pediatric eye care is taking preventative measures. Curing a disease or injury may seem like the more impressive side of medicine, but in actuality the kind of preventative care you can take is the best kind of eye care there is. Being mindful of how you treat… Read More
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.
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
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
LASIK Holiday Special!
Treat yourself or a loved one to improved vision with LASIK this holiday season! We are offering $800 OFF LASIK ($400 per eye) with Dr. Sarah Hays. Call 205.949.2020 to schedule your FREE LASIK screening today as this promotion ends January 28, 2016. Don’t forget to use your Health Savings Account before the end of the year! This… Read More
