Tri City Eye Care Associates & Black Mountain Optometry

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions around the world and their families. Show your support by joining the social media campaign to raise awareness. Wear purple to show your support, use hashtags #ENDALZ or #EndAlzheimers, & let’s work together to end Alzheimer's.

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, stepdads, and fathers-in-law. Thank you for being there for your families. Special shout-out to the dads-to-be You’re going to be amazing fathers.

Fact: It’s estimated that up to 8% of boys have some amount of color blindness, whereas less than 1% of girls do.

A tweet about what astigmatism really feels like recently went viral. Posted by @UnusualFacts6, it was shared more than 24,000 times! People who never knew they had an eye condition learned about it on Twitter. And they say social media isn’t educational.

Ever feel like your eyes are dry or red after swimming? This is usually due to chlorine in the pool. While it keeps the pool clean, it can also cause dry eyes and infections like conjunctivitis (pink eye). Try using swim goggles to protect your eyes & artificial tears to relieve dryness. Happy swimming!

Cataracts are 1 of the leading causes of vision loss for people age 45+. If you or a loved is experiencing cloudy vision, contact us today. Share your stories, struggles, and successes with the hashtag #CataractAwarenessMonth to help others.

Where there is no vision, there is no hope. - George Washington Carver

Today we honor the memory of the fallen, the brave soldiers and their families who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country.

Have a great weekend!

Remember to clean your glasses!

And finally, the fourth way to naturally improve vision: Quit smoking. A smoking habit increases the risk of Dry Eye, cataracts, glaucoma, and more.

Lots of screen time? Here’s the third way to naturally improve vision: Use the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a break for 20 seconds and look at something that's at least 20 feet away from you.

As we promised, here is the second way to naturally improve vision: Blink, especially when watching TV or using a computer or mobile device