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Welcome Back, Doctor!

We're delighted to welcome Dr. Brandi Slapkunas to Gulf Coast Vision Center - again! You may remember her as Dr. Casey when she previously worked with us from 2011 to 2019. As a military spouse, she and her husband Ray were stationed at various locations throughout the US. We were sad to see her leave…

How to Choose the Right Pair of Glasses

Shwood glasses, made in the USA and carried at Gulf Coast Vision Center

Giving Back Beyond the Gulf Coast

Dr. Reynolds and Gulf Coast Vision Center (GCVC) have been actively giving back to the Northwest Florida community through vision care programs with organizations such as Health and Hope Clinic, St. Joseph's Clinic, Children's Home Society of Florida, Ronald Mcdonald House and The Florida Low Vision Initiative. In the past, Dr. Reynolds has also participated…

Can children wear contact lenses?

There isn't a minimum or recommended age for children to wear contact lenses, but it's still important to weigh all of the factors before your child transitions to contact lenses. Glasses can be difficult for active kids, but contact lenses bring a lot of responsibility. If your child's glasses are getting in the way of…

5 Signs It's Time to Schedule An Eye Exam

When was the last time you had an eye exam? If you are like the majority of Americans, you might not even remember! Most people skip their eye exams unless they need new glasses or contacts, but regular exams help keep vision at its best. And they help detect problems and potential eye diseases before…