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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…
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Shwood glasses, made in the USA and carried at Gulf Coast Vision Center
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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…
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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…
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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…
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An eye injury occurs when there is damage or trauma inflicted on your eye from an external source. Injury can occur on the surface of the eye, behind the eye or inside the eyeball. Your eye can sustain an injury from impact with a foreign object or exposure to a harmful substance. When an injury…
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Most instances of eye irritation in children are harmless. Irritated eyes can stem from everyday situations like dirt particles getting trapped under the eyelid or getting soap in the eyes. However, there are some situations where irritation in a child’s eye is more serious, like a sign of infection or needing to be treated by…
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Have you been researching “How to protect my eyes” and getting a lot of conflicting information? The fact is, your visual health is vital to your overall quality of life. From healthy habits to eye safety, the preventative measures you take right now can make a difference in the future of your vision. Maintain a…
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The right contact lenses preserve and enhance your vision, giving you full-spectrum sight in all directions. However, the wrong contact lenses can damage your eyes and give you permanent vision problems. So, it’s important to follow the proper procedure when buying contact lenses. The first step is to find a reputable, licensed eye doctor in…
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An eye exam is a series of diagnostic tests designed to assess the health of your eyes and the quality of your vision. If you are concerned that an eye exam will be painful or that the bright lights will hurt your eyes, there’s no need to worry. An eye exam is different from a…
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