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When you first get contact lenses, it can be very difficult to take them in and out and keep them clean. You are putting a foreign object on your eye, so it is expected that some people may struggle more that others. Below are instructions and videos that will help ease the nervousness and stress … Read more
We all get things in our eye, watery eyes and even a little eye pain or discomfort. Do you know how to tell when an eye symptom is serious or just annoying? People tend to believe that eye infections are only common among children. Anyone can get an eye infection and leaving one untreated is … Read more
As featured in the Belleville News Democrat First Place Eye Care Provider Dr. Dirk Massie specializes in contact lenses and sports vision. He is specially certified to fit the most complex contact lenses, including those for patients with astigmatism, eye disorders & diseases, bifocals – even vision shaping contact lenses that provide non-surgical vision correction. … Read more
Did you know that 2.7 million people in the United States have glaucoma? If that doesn’t scare you, take this fact in – nearly HALF of those with glaucoma don’t even realize that they have it! Could you be one of them? “So what exactly is glaucoma?” you ask. Well, to put it succinctly, glaucoma … Read more
Unbeknownst to many people, contacts can be bifocal or multifocal. Bifocal contact lenses, like glasses, contains two different areas of vision correction. Typically, the top portion of the lens is used for viewing objects at a distance, while the bottom portion is used to view closer objects. Bifocal and multifocal contact lenses are particularly useful … Read more
Imagine doing your favorite activity right now. Perhaps you picture yourself reading your favorite book, sewing together a gorgeous quilt for your best friend, fixing up a car, or painting a landscape that would even make Monet jealous. Now imagine yourself doing those same things with low vision or no vision at all. That’s what … Read more
You’ve probably heard by now that we’ve opened another location in Creve Coeur in St. Louis, but do you know who will be taking care of your eyes in our newest location? Well, wonder no more! We are extremely pleased to introduce to you the newest member of the Performance Eyecare team, Dr. Susan Dreyer! … Read more
It’s hard to imagine, but Halloween is just around the corner! It’s time to don your scariest costumes and go Trick-or-Treating or scare up a good time with your friends and family by watching scary movies or perhaps gathering around a bonfire to tell a spooky story or two! Want to hear something that might … Read more
The eye is a fascinating, powerful part of the human body that is surrounded with legend and awe. It is said that they are the windows to our souls, and in ancient culture, they were symbols of spirituality and wisdom. Because of technological advances in the field of optometry and ophthalmology, we know more … Read more
When it comes to sunglasses, we all know that there are many benefits to wearing them, especially since they protect our eyes from damaging radiation and ultra violet rays. We may not notice, however, that there are many other benefits to wearing shades outside. Think you know why sunglasses are great for your eyesight? … Read more
Ah, weddings. A day all about love and devotion, friends and family, and celebrating unity and fidelity. As a bride, you will have so many questions to answer – Which dress is the one for you? What style of cake would you like? What are your wedding colors? Perhaps one of THE most important … Read more
Does this scenario sound familiar to you? You wake up in the morning, yawn and stretch, and finally head out to the kitchen to scrounge up a good breakfast. You grab your favorite cereal and, squinting through your glasses, hold back the cereal box so you can read the nutritional value through your bifocals. … Read more