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Crozet Eye Care Newsletter
Fall 2009 |
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Reception Connection by Laura
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Insurance Updates
Along with Anthem PPO, Southern Health and Medicare, we are now medical providers for Cigna and Anthem Healthkeepers.
Insurance Tip: At your appointment, please have your insurance card ready. We need to verify coverage yearly. If there are changes to your coverage, please notify us in advance.
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| Greetings! |
Welcome to our first newsletter. Our primary goal in creating this newsletter is to benefit our patients with information about how to keep your eyes healthy as well as how to make good choices to maximize your vision.
We will also include updates about the office. At the bottom of the newsletter, we will include information about Crozet events.
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Please let me know if there are topics you would like to see in future newsletters. Feel free to email them to me.
Dr. Shannon Franklin
I hope you saw us in the Crozet Firemans Parade! |
Doctor's Corner by Dr. Franklin
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"Emily sees fine, why does she need an exam?"
Often I get this question from parents whose children have passed a screening at the pediatrician's office. I understand why parents feel this way. Mos t people think that "seeing" means being able to read the distance eye chart. However, that is only a small part of how children (and adults) use their eyes in today's world. Think of how much we all need to see up close to read, work on the computer, and use handheld devices/games. Although the pediatrician screening is important, there is no substitute for a comprehensive eye exam to access all aspects of the visual system and the health of the eyes.
Often I examine children whose parents and teachers think they have attention problems. After an exam, I find that the child sees well, but cannot focus on something close for an extended amount of time. For example, although the child can see the words in a book, he cannot keep them clear for more than a few minutes. In this case vision training or reading glasses can drastically change the child's ability to learn.
Since 90% of what children learn comes from vision, I believe all children deserve to see their best to maximize achievement. I feel so strongly about this that I participate in the InfantSEE program. Through this national program, we provide no cost eye exams for infants 6-12 months old regardless of parents' income. The American Optometric Association recommends eye exams at 6 months, 3 years, just before kindergarten, and then every 1-2 years depending on need.
I encourage all parents to call today and schedule appointments for their children.
For more information about children's vision visit http://aoa.org/x9451.xml
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Optical Corner by Tara
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Non-glare Lenses for Everyone
It is the era of technology. School age kids are on computers and in front of televisions playing video games a lot these days.
 Wouldn't it be nice to give them the best, most clear vision possible? Well now you can! By using the Crizal with Scotch Guard technology on your AND your child's glasses you are guaranteed to have clearer vision by allowing 18% more light into the eye. This, in turn, provides better vision and less eye fatigue from overhead lights or extended computer use.
The Scotch Guard technology makes these plastic lenses as difficult to scratch as glass. If it does scratch, no problem. It has a two year warranty. I often hear patients say that non-glare lenses get dirty quicker. Not with Crizal. Not only do Crizal lenses stay cleaner longer, they are also the easiet non-glare lenses to clean.
So, if it is time to choose glasses for you or your child, insist on Crizal with Scotch Guard. Your eyes will thank you!
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Contact Lens Corner by Michelle
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Why 1-Day Contact Lenses?
Do you want the most comfortable and healthy contact lenses available?
We now carry a new daily disposable contact lens called Proclear 1-Day. This lens uses a unique technology making them resistant to dehydration, which helps your eyes stay moist and comfortable all day.
Experts agree that one-day contacts are the healthiest form of contact lens wear. Proclear 1-day delivers the ultimate in contact lens comfort, health, and convenience with its PC Hydrogel material.
With Proclear 1-day you'll enjoy fresh, new lenses every day, ensuring that deposits can't build up on your lenses. Also you'll eliminate the hassle, expense, and potential problems of lens cleaning solutions.
 Back to School Special!
Get an iTunes gift card worth $15 when you purchase a year supply of Proclear 1-day contact lenses. Plus the contacts are shipped directly to you!
Call us today to schedule and eye exam and to be fit for Proclear 1-day contact lenses.
Offer expires 9/30/2009
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| Crozet Corner . . . |
Crozet Business Networking Group
Next meeting at Old Trail Golf Clubhouse
September 15th 12:30 pm
All Crozet Business owners welcome
Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival
October 10th 10 am-5:30 pm
October 11th 10 am-5 pm
Claudius Crozet Park
First Annual Crozet Health Fair
Sunday, October 18th 2-5 pm at Crozet Baptist Church
Sponsored by the Crozet Business Networking Group and hosted by the Crozet Baptist Church Parish Nursing Ministry
1 Mile Family Fun Walk/Run
Sunday, October 18th 2:00 pm at Crozet Baptist Church
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