Summer 2016

Summer Sun Means Protecting the EyesWith sunny summer days and outdoor activities in full swing, be sure to protect your eyes.Even when the days are cloudy, your eyes need ultraviolet (UV) radiation protection.While sunglasses can certainly make a fashion statement, you need to be sure theyprotect your eyes from damaging UV rays.

Why You Need Sunglasses

UV protection. The sun's UV radiation can cause cataracts, benign growths on the eye's surface, and cancer of the eyelids and skin around the eyes. UV radiation can also cause photokeratitis, sometimes called snow blindness, which is a temporary but painful sunburn of the eye's surface.

Blue light protection. Long-term exposure to the blue and violet portion of the solar spectrum is a risk factor for macular degeneration, especially for people who are sun-sensitive.

Comfortable vision. The sun's brightness and glare interferes with comfortable vision. Sunlight a�ects clear vision by causing people to squint and the eyes to water.

Dark adaptation. Spending just two or three hours in bright sunlight can hamper the eyes' ability to adapt quickly to nighttime or indoor light levels. This can make driving at night more hazardous.

Wear sunglasses whenever you are outdoors, whether you are working, driving, participating in sports, taking a walk, running errands or doing anything in the sun. Our licensed opticians will gladly assist you with selections and fittings.

Portions of this article courtesy of the American Optometric Association

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Greenville EyeCare InSights Newsletter SUMMER 2016 © Copyright 2016

Tamy Mitchell Retires A�er 10 Years of ServiceWe recently said goodbye to one of our Greenville EyeCare team members who decided it was time to retire. Tamy Mitchell led our administrative team and served as billing specialist along with several other duties over her more than 10 years with the practice. To acknowledge her years of service and to send Tamy o� into retirement properly, we held a Star Wars-themed party that was enjoyed by all. Although we will certainly miss having Tamy at the o�ice, we wish her the very best as she enjoys new ventures in life. Thank you, Tamy, from all of us at Greenville EyeCare!

Tom Ford Brand Now AvailableNow you can enjoy luxurious eyewear o�ered by the Tom Ford designer brand. Made in Italy, this line of eyeglasses and sunglasses frames provide a look of sophistication through elegant styles created by this award winning and internationally recognized designer. Visit our optical center to see the select styles on display for you. Our opticians are here to assist you with selections, fittings and ordering. Come see the Tom Ford designer line today!

Laury Wilson

Lauri Barnhill

Greenville EyeCare Team Expands

Laury Wilson joined our sta� in May bringing over 30 years of Optical Industry experience to our practice. In her career, Laury has worn many hats with responsibilities as front desk receptionist, optometric technician, lab technician, and insurance and billing specialist. We are very lucky that she is now a part of the Greenville Eyecare family working as our call center receptionist. Thanks to her years of experience, the transition to our team has been very easy. When she’s not working at the o�ice, Laury volunteers many hours as the State Secretary for the National High School Rodeo Association. Her husband, Lloyd, and she have 2 wonderful daughters (and son in laws) and 4 PRECIOUS grandchildren. Her favorite thing to do, when not spending time with her grandkids, is crocheting and camping.

Lauri Barnhill recently joined our Greenville EyeCare family as a technician. Lauri is a graduate of USC Sumter and Central Carolina Technical College with a degree in health Science of surgical Technology. She brings over ten years of experience to our practice a�er working with ophthalmology groups in the lower part of South Carolina. She recently relocated to Greenville from Florence, South Carolina. When not at work, Lauri enjoys spending time with her newborn baby and visiting her family in Myrtle Beach.

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Introducing Crocs Brand EyewearCrocs brings us their relaxed, comfortable and distinctly fun brand to an eyewear line featuring a unique style and creative design in colors, shapes and materials. The Crocs collection is made of high quality material such as nickel free stainless steel, hypo-allergenic silicone rubber and flexible polymer. Come see the Crocs line in our optical center and try a pair on!

Designer Eyewear Line Expands with Additions of Marc Jacobs and MODOInspired by his award winning fashion career, Marc Jacobs o�ers a designer line of eyewear worthy of his name. Each frame style carries exquisite design detail and cutting edge materials for a fashionable look with every day wear practicality.

The MODO line is devoted to designing eyewear that blends e�ortless minimalism with seamless functionality. Inspired by the cities of New York, Milano, and Stockholm MODO combines manufacturing technology and hand-cra�ed tradition. This allows MODO to create high precision, ultra strong frames that are durable, yet provide a level of desired sophistication and style.

We invite you to see the Marc Jacobs and MODO designer eyewear lines in our optical center today!

Meghan Barker Earns Optician LicenseCongratulations to Meghan Barker from our optical team who recently earned her optician license. We are very proud of her hard work and many hours of studying to prepare for the exam. As an American Board of Opticianry (ABO) Certified Optician – and a Licensed Optician - Meghan is skilled in analyzing, identifying and assessing a patient’s vision needs to determine a proper solution. With this accomplishment, Meghan is now our third licensed optician on the optical team.

Benefits:• Specialty lens designed specifically for the golf enthusiast• Designed to ensure sharp vision at 3 crucial focal points• 19mm fitting height• Utilizes As-Worn Technology™

Why you need it:• Provides the player with a more comfortable golfingexperience• Clear peripheral viewing• Personalized to your specific vision needs

Contact us to learn more about Shamir Golf to take advantage of these lenses designed to enhance your vision while enjoying the game you love.

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Adding Visual Clarity on the Links

Are you a golfer? Then you might be interested in Shamir Golf™ which is a Freeform® lens designed to ensure you experience a great game of golf. How does this work? The three vision zones are specifically tailored to the needs of golfers to maximize their viewing: the scorecard in their hand, the ball at their feet, and the green in the distance. Shamir Golf provides sharp focus without distortion in those crucial areas and also provides a stable mid-range zone to ensure the ball on the ground can be seen clearly for an accurate drive or putt.

As a golfer, your peripheral vision is extremely important when lining up to take a swing. It is critical to be able to focus on the ball at your feet while at the same time being able to see where you want the ball to go in the distance. Your peripheral zone needs to be crystal clear. Shamir Golf is designed specifically for wraparound frames and has a clear peripheral vision zone so you can continue to improve your golf game!

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