This year we get to celebrate 250 years of our country. For many of us, this means time with friends and family lighting off fireworks and waving sparklers. Fireworks, while beautiful, can be dangerous if not handled properly. Emergency rooms see a massive spike in ocular trauma during the 4th of July holiday. Almost one […]
Read MoreTis’ The Season … of Allergies
We finally made it to early summer weather and directly into allergy season. The switch to warmer weather is often accompanied by watery, itchy eyes. Reducing ocular allergies begins with minimizing your exposure to environmental triggers. When pollen counts are high, we recommend keeping your windows closed and relying on air conditioning to filter indoor […]
Read MoreYour Child’s Nearsightedness and What You Can Do About It
When I was a kid, there were no options to slow down how fast my myopia (nearsightedness) progressed. Every year I would go in and my optometrist would let my parents and I know that I needed stronger glasses and contacts to see clearly. Not only did this mean thicker glasses, long term this means […]
Read MoreWarm Weather is Coming! So Should Your Next Maui Jim’s!
Why Maui Jim’s should be YOUR next pair of sunglasses Out of all my pairs of glasses and sunglasses, my Maui’s are the ones that I reach for the most often. Maui Jim’s are some of the best sunglasses because they combine premium lens technology with high-performance frames designed for unbeatable optics. We carry them […]
Read MoreVisions of Warmth Success
Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors for our winter drive to the Eau Claire Area School District Closet. Because of you we were able to give $1,000 and winter gear to the Closet for anyone in need of warmth and supplies this winter season. Eau Claire LASIK En Avant School […]
Read MoreComputer Vision Syndrome: What It Is and How to Protect Your Eyes
If your eyes feel tired, dry, or strained after a day on the computer, you’re not imagining it. With screens now part of work, school, and leisure, many people experience Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)—a common condition caused by prolonged digital device use. The good news? CVS is manageable, and small changes can make a big […]
Read MoreThe Connection Between Eye Health and Chronic Conditions
Our eyes are often called the windows to the soul, but they are also microscopic windows to our overall systemic health! Many people are surprised to learn that your routine eye exam can reveal early signs of serious conditions affecting the heart, blood vessels, nervous system, and immune system. Doctors Frie, Meyer, and Schroeder can […]
Read MoreVisions of Warmth Donations
Our winter annual event is now ongoing! We collect and purchase warm weather gear to be donated to the Eau Claire Closet for those less fortunate. We accept monetary donations to purchase items, or you can purchase items and drop them off at our office. We will also gladly accept gently used clothing. The donation […]
Read MoreCombating Dry Eye: The Promising Roles of IPL and LLLT
Dry eye syndrome is a widespread condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Characterized by discomfort, redness, and a feeling of grittiness in the eyes, this condition can significantly impact quality of life. While numerous remedies exist, two emerging treatments—Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)—have shown considerable promise in alleviating dry eye […]
Read MoreNow Booking Our New Dry Eye Clinic
At Visionary Eyecare, we are always committed to staying at the forefront of eye care to provide you with the most effective and comfortable treatment options available. That’s why we’re excited to announce the addition of two innovative new therapies to our practice: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) – both now […]
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