National Eye Exam Month?

I guess that even though eye health doesn't garner the kind of attention as, say, breast or heart health does, it deserves a month of it's own for recognition and education. So, as August ends, if it's been a while for you, make some time and get your eyes checked for National Eye Exam Month. After all, there's no denying how important taking care of your eyesight is. That's why it's kind of ironic that this month I've started to wonder if my new-and-improved eyesight (thanks to my recent pregnancy) isn't going back to it's former not-so-great state.

I've called around various places (since, also ironically, my optometrist has closed up shop) to get an appointment, and everyone is booked for weeks out! I never knew eye doctors were so busy... So, I've given up following the recommendations of friends and am taking the quickest appointment I could get. Now, the question I have is, does it really matter who you see, as long as they're a licensed O.D.? Meaning, should I question the care I'll get from a doctor who practices in an office adjoined with the local Super Wal-Mart? Now, I could wait until the end of September to see the doctor in the fancy office down the street who probably charges twice as much, but does it matter and is the cost difference really indicative of the care I'd get? I kind of doubt it. But, the great thing about it is that if I don't like the treatment I get at the one office, it's not like I'm making a lifetime commitment or anything! In the meantime, if it turns out that I do need glasses once again, hopefully the price difference will also include the frames and lenses!

I can't help but wonder also, since both my husband and I wear glasses, will my kids end up needing them also? If so, let's hope they can find a better set of frames...

Oh, and don't worry, these aren't anything he'll be wearing for real! I'm not that mean of a mommy! These are some old glasses he found at my grandmother's house - he was cheesing it up for us. He's such a ham!

( Add your comments )

Recent Entries:
· Get out your sewing projects!
· National Sewing Month
· National Eye Exam Month?

[ READER COMMENTS ]

National Eye Exam Month?

Add your comments...

We kindly ask that you keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. Abusive or inappropriate comments or comments that are specifically promotional in nature may be removed.