The Optometrist is the primary eye care provider for eye and vision care.  His or her role includes not only the fitting of corrective eyeglass and contact lenses, but also the treatment of visual disorders, eye disease and infection, and trauma.  Optometrists, or eye doctors, can follow patients that have been diagnosed with eye diseases such as Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration, and are able to co-manage pre- and post-operative cataract and refractive (such as LASIK) surgery patients with eye surgeons. Read more »

Lately, you hear a lot about new “wonder” foods and supplements that are beneficial to our health.  This month I’d like to discuss a new supplement we are offering in our offices that directly correlates with two major eye diseases, glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Most of us take a multivitamin recommended to us by our primary care physician. Unfortunately, not all vitamins are created equal.  Not all vitamins get absorbed by our bodies and are thus released.  We get a lot of vitamins from the foods that we eat, which is why it is so crucial to Read more »

As an optometrist, I often hear people complain about eyestrain at work. With the amount of computer work people do these days, it’s no wonder. Some of the most common complaints from patients are tired or sore eyes, headaches that center around the eyes or at the back of the neck, burning or watering eyes. These symptoms of eyestrain do not necessarily come from using computers. Anything that requires long periods of up-close focusing can cause these symptoms, like reading, video games, even homework. Though that is not an excuse for your teenagers to get out of doing their daily assignments! Read more »

The Optomap is a highly advanced piece of Optmetric Technology utilized during the comprehensive eye exam. if you have never enjoyed having your eyes dilated during the eye exam, requesting the Optomap retinal eye scan is an excellent option to improve your eye exam experience. Read further for Dr DelCampo’s own words on the advantages of the Optomap retinal scanner. Read more »

The diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been the center of much controversy over the last two decades. Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the key behaviors of ADHD. In an effort to help children who have difficulty excelling at school due to short attention spans, many parents, teachers, and doctors assume these children have ADD or ADHD and put them on medications.  Unfortunately, as can be the case with many prescribed medicines, they are often treating the symptoms and not the real cause. According to recent studies from optometrists, ADD and ADHD are not the only reasons a child may suffer from high distractibility and difficulty remaining on task. The truth is Read more »

As much as computers have revolutionized the way the world works, optometrists will attest to the fact that the use of computers has given rise to new challenges both at the workplace and in schools. Optometrists have found that by working long hours in front of a computer monitor, a condition referred to as “computer visions syndrome” (CVS) may develop. If you or your child spend more than two hours per day in front of a computer screen, it’s likely you will experience some degree of computer vision syndrome.

CVS is a temporary ocular condition resulting from focusing the eyes on a computer display for extended, uninterrupted periods of time. Some symptoms of CVS include headaches, blurred vision, neck pain, fatigue, eye strain, dry and irritated eyes, double vision, polyopia (multiple vision), and difficulty refocusing the eyes. Optometrists have also found that long-term side effects of untreated CVS can lead to Read more »

Valuvision Eye Care is locally owned and operated in Jacksonville and Orange park Florida for almost 40 years. Our board certified optometrists are qualified and ready to meet your eye care needs to day. The following is an article created by Valuvision’s Dr. Mark.

Dry eye is one of the most common eye conditions that optometrists treat.  In this article, I will discuss the different causes and treatments for dry eyes.  One solution does not fit all when talking about dry eye.  And as common as the problem of dry eye is Read more »

Valuvision Eye Care in Jacksonville Florida is a locally owned and operated chain of vision centers. All of Valuvision’s optometrists and eye doctors are board certified and experienced in providing comprehensive eye exams and prescribing vision correction solutions.

Do you have vision problems that are not corrected with conventional eyeglasses or contact lenses? You may be suffering from a condition known as low vision. Low vision is a decrease in vision that significantly impairs you from functioning Read more »

In the Jacksonville area, Val-U-Vision provides optimal eye care through a winning, engaging and caring team of eye doctors and optometrists that own the operation. Why is it compelling for the eye doctors and optometrists to own their eye care facility? Their dedication to providing exceptional customer service, high quality eyeglasses and a thorough eye care practice is linked to more than just their reputations as eye doctors and optometrists, but as businessmen and women who serve the Jacksonville community with a crucial health service.

As business people and health care providers, the optometrists and eye doctors at Val-U-Vision understand the complexities of the insurance industry (Val-U-Vision accepts a wide range of eye care insurance policies) in the wake of the current financial downturn and seek to provide eye care services that are affordable and comprehensive to Read more »

Your eyes are the most sensitive organs in your body; they don’t just let you “see” the world, your eyes allow you to experience the dynamic and ever-changing visual world and all the wonderful people in your life.  To quote a poet, your eyes are the windows to your soul… yet many people neglect their eyes and their eyesight.

Your local eye doctor or optometrist is an important practitioner of eye care and eye health which contribute to your overall well being.  An optometrist isn’t concerned with selling your glasses or the latest color contact lenses; he or she is primarily concerned with providing you exceptional eye care. Read more »