Family Vision

TLC

2010-07-08T07:24:00.001-07:00

TLC is offering free consultations for anyone interested in laser corrective eye surgery. So if you’re tired of your contacts or eye glasses then call use today at Family Vision for your free consult. 864-226-6041 or email familyvisionpc@gmail.com . The consultations will take place at the Family Vision located in Anderson on 8/20/2010.

InfantSEE-Eyes-To-The-World

2010-06-05T08:34:00.000-07:00

Restasis ad (2009)

2010-06-02T07:41:00.000-07:00

Transition Lenses

2010-05-25T07:52:00.000-07:00

LATISSE® | Grow Gorgeous Eyelashes Today

2010-05-24T11:25:00.000-07:00

Brooke Shields - Latisse

2010-05-24T11:21:00.000-07:00

Official Allergan LATISSE® (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.03% TV Co...

2010-05-24T11:20:00.000-07:00

latisse

2010-05-24T09:45:00.000-07:00

Q: How is LATISSE® solution different from other eyelash growth products?A: Only LATISSE® has been approved by the FDA as a prescription treatment to grow eyelashes in people with inadequate or not enough eyelashes.
Q: How does it work?A: LATISSE® is believed to prolong the anagen (active growth) phase.1 The exact way it works is unknown.
Q: How do patients apply the product? A: Patients should be informed that LATISSE® should be applied every night using only the accompanying sterile applicators. They should start by ensuring their face is clean, all makeup is removed, and their contact lenses removed (if applicable). Then carefully place one drop of LATISSE® solution on the disposable sterile applicator and brush cautiously along the skin of the upper eyelid margin at the base of the eyelashes. If any LATISSE® solution gets into the eye proper, it will not cause harm. The eye should not be rinsed. Patients should be informed not to apply to the lower eyelash line. Any excess solution outside upper eyelid margin should be blotted with a tissue or other absorbent material.
Q: How should patients handle the bottle and applicators?A: Patients should be instructed that the LATISSE® bottle must be maintained intact and to avoid allowing the tip of the bottle or applicator to contact surrounding structures, fingers, or any other unintended surface in order to avoid contamination of the bottle or applicator by common bacteria known to cause ocular infections. Patients should also be instructed to only use the applicator supplied with the product once and then discard since reuse could result in using a contaminated applicator. Serious infections may result from using contaminated solutions or applicators.
Q: What is hypotrichosis of the eyelashes?A: Hypotrichosis is another name for having inadequate or not enough eyelashes.
Q: Who should not use LATISSE® solution?A: Patients should not use LATISSE® solution if they are allergic to one of its ingredients.
Q: Whom should patients tell if they’re using LATISSE®?A: Patients should tell their physician they are using LATISSE® especially if they have a history of eye pressure problems. They should also tell anyone conducting an eye pressure screening that they are using LATISSE® solution.
Q: Are there any special warnings associated with LATISSE® use?A: LATISSE® solution is intended for use on the skin of the upper eyelid margins at the base of the eyelashes. DO NOT APPLY to the lower lid. If patients are using LUMIGAN® or other products in the same class for elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), or if they have a history of abnormal IOP, they should only use LATISSE® under the close supervision of their physician. LATISSE® use may cause darkening of the eyelid skin which may be reversible. LATISSE® use may also cause increased brown pigmentation of the colored part of the eye which is likely to permanent. It is possible for hair growth to occur in other areas of the skin that LATISSE® frequently touches. Any excess solution outside the upper eyelid margin should be blotted with a tissue or other absorbent material to reduce the chance of this from happening. It is also possible for a difference in eyelash length, thickness, fullness, pigmentation, number of eyelash hairs, and/or direction of eyelash growth to occur between eyes. These differences, should they occur, will usually go away if the patient stops using LATISSE® solution.
Q: Is there potential for iris darkening?A: Although iridal pigmentation was not reported in clinical studies with LATISSE®, patients should be advised about the potential for increased brown iris pigmentation which is likely to be permanent. Increased iris pigmentation has occurred when the same formulation of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution (LUMIGAN®) was instilled directly onto the eye.
Q: What if patients stop using LATISSE®?A: Patients’ lashes are expected to return to their previous appearance over several weeks to months.
Q: Is LATISSE® available on the Internet?A: LATISSE® solution is available by prescription only and is distributed by Allergan to healthcare professionals’ offices and retail pharmacies.
Q: Why do contact lenses need to be removed before applying?A: It’s recommended that patients remove their contact lenses because LATISSE® contains benzalkonium chloride (BAK) and this may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Contacts may be reinserted 15 minutes following LATISSE® administration.
Q: Can patients continue to use mascara while using LATISSE®?A: Yes, patients can use mascara in addition to LATISSE® solution.
Q: How soon can patients expect results?A: The onset of effect with LATISSE® solution is gradual. In the clinical trial, the majority of patients saw significant improvement by 2 months.1
Q: What are the possible side effects of LATISSE®?A: The most common side effects after using LATISSE® solution are an itching sensation in the eyes and/or eye redness. This was reported in approximately 4% of patients. LATISSE® solution may cause other less common side effects, which typically occur on the skin close to where LATISSE® is applied, or in the eyes. These include skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness of the eyes, and redness of the eyelids.Encourage patients to call immediately if they develop a new eye condition (like an eye trauma or infection), experience a sudden decrease in vision, have eye surgery, or develop any eye reactions, particularly an infection and eyelid reactions.
Q: Can patients use cotton swabs or other cosmetic brushes to apply LATISSE®?A: No, LATISSE® should only be used with its FDA-approved sterile applicators, designed to help patients properly apply the product.
Q: What if LATISSE® gets in a patient’s eye?A: It is not expected to cause harm. Patients don’t need to rinse their eye. Reinforce the proper application instructions.

Share The Care

2010-04-01T06:22:00.001-07:00

Quality of eyecare and eyewear products varies dramatically from one place to another. As long as you are a patient in our practice, please know you will receive the most comprehensive, individual eye health care and the finest eyewear and contact lens products available. We hope you will always be comfortable and confident sharing our philosophy with others. When you do, we want to express our gratitude with a program extending you substantial savings on your next product purchase. You save $20.00 on your next purchase for every new eyewear patient you refer. The more friends you tell, the more money you save. It’s that easy! We look forward to continuing to serve your eye health needs. Thank you for trusting your vision and eye health to the team at Family Vision, P.C.

2009-10-30T12:00:00.000-07:00

GDX

Over one million Americans have glaucoma but don’t know it.

Introducing the revolutionary Zeiss GDx™ exam
It’s like no other test. Because glaucoma is like no other disease.

What is glaucoma?
Over two million Americans have glaucoma,1 making it one of the biggest causes of legal blindness in the United States. Glaucoma can rob people of their vision even though they don’t have any visual symptoms or pain. In fact, half of those with glaucoma don’t even know it.2 The diseaseis not easily diagnosed. For example, the common "puff test," which measures eye pressure, fails to uncover glaucoma in one third of patients with the disease.3 No wonder glaucoma is called the "sneak thief of sight."
Don’t let glaucoma sneak up on you.
Now there is a revolutionary new technology that can help doctors find glaucoma earlier, while there’s still time: the Zeiss GDx glaucoma exam, from a trusted leader in innovative diagnostic instruments for eyecare.

What makes the Zeiss GDx exam so revolutionary?
Unlike the puff test, the Zeiss GDx exam actually lets your doctor see the pattern and thickness of the nerve fibers in the back of your eyes, then compares the results to normal values. If your nerve fibers are thinner than normal, this could indicate glaucoma long before any vision has been lost. As a result, your doctor will have more time to treat the disease.
How does the Zeiss GDx exam work?
The test is a quick and comfortable part of a complete eye exam. Plus, you don’t have to have your pupils dilated. You simply look into the Zeiss GDx system while it safely scans the back of your eye. Total exam time usually takes less than a minute, and the system creates easy-to-read images that your doctor can quickly analyze.
Should I be tested?
Just fill out the questionnaire in this brochure, and ask your doctor today.

• You are 20–29 years old and have never had a complete eye exam
• You are 30–39 years old and it has been over 5 years since your last complete eye exam
• You are 40–64 years old and it has been over 2 years since your last complete eye exam
• You are 65 or older and it has been over a year since your last complete eye exam

2009-03-04T11:08:00.000-08:00

Family Vision wants to welcome Ed Hardy eyewear to our office.Vintage Tattoo Eyewear. Whether using combinations of Leather and Denim, or featuring crystals from the House of Daniel Swarovski, we have brought the vivid colors of the tattoos of Don Ed Hardy “The Godfather of Tattoo” to create a feast for the eyes.

We offer the entire line of Ed Hardy sunglasses, optical frames.All of our eyewear carries the manufacturer’s warranty.
Unique Lens Attributes

* Light Weight

* Low Density

* UV400 protection

* Excellent Hardness and stiffness

* High Thermal stability

* Superior optical properties

* Conformity to International Standards

Ed Hardy Eyewear is a division of Revolution Eyewear, the worldwide licensee for Ed Hardy & Christian Audigier sunglasses, eyeglasses, readers, and goggles