April 2011

Spring is In the Air

For most of us, the start of spring is welcomed by thoughts of warmer weather, flowers blooming, and spending more time outdoors. But, for the 50 million Americans who suffer from allergies, the early signs of spring mean sneezing, coughing, and itchy, watery eyes.

Eye allergies, also called "allergic conjunctivitis," are a reaction to indoor and outdoor allergens—pollen, mold, dust mites and pet dander—that get in the eyes and cause inflammation of the tissue that lines the inner eyelid. While eye allergies can affect anyone, the spring can be particularly hard on contact lens wearers.

To effectively treat and relieve the symptoms caused by eye allergies, see Dr. Verbeck. In most cases she can relieve your symptoms with over-the-counter or prescription medications.

A Message from the Doctor

While over-the-counter and prescription medications may be necessary to relieve your allergy symptoms, Dr. Verbeck also offers the following recommendations:

Don't touch or rub your eyes
Wash your hands often with soap and water
Wash bed linens and pillowcases in hot water and detergent to reduce allergens
Avoid sharing, and in some cases, wearing eye makeup

What's New

New Frames! We have recently added two new lines to our growing frame inventory, Bebe and Tommy Bahama. We’re offering both ophthalmic and sunglass styles for men and women. Most of the sunglass styles can be made with your prescription. Keep in mind that you can use most ophthalmic styles for sunglasses as well! Stop in to check our new collections.

Announcements

We are excited to announce that Harmony EyeCare has affiliated with Vision Source, North America’s most prestigious network of independent eye doctors. Many Vision Source member doctors also serve as professors, lecturers, research associates and officers of local, state, and national optometric professional associations. Because of this affiliation, we are able to have access to the most up-to-date information and research and our office is able to offer the most advanced vision care available.

The best compliment we can receive is a referral from our current patients.

111 South Red Bank Rd, Ste B
Evansville, IN 47712