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Survey Shows Americans Underestimate Importance of Sun Protection for Their Eyes

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:41:00 EDT

American Eye-Q^® Survey Shows UV Protection Secondary to Price and Style

Colleyville, Texas - June 3, 2009 -- When most people think of ultraviolet (UV) radiation their first thought is protecting their skin. While protecting our skin is hugely important, after all it is our largest organ, we must remember to consider protecting our eyes from UV radiation as well. Protecting our eyes and bodies from UV radiation is important on sunny days as well as overcast days.

Summer�s Almost Here! Help Protect Your Eyes from Harmful UV Rays

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:40:00 EDT

Colleyville, Texas - June 1, 2009 -- Total Eye Care, Most Americans understand the importance of protecting their skin Even on an overcast day, harmful UV rays can cause sunburn of both the skin and the cornea of the eye. from the sun but they seldom make an effort to protect their eyes. Many are unaware that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can harm the eyes and affect vision as well. "Proper UV protection is important in not only adults but also for our children." Says Dr. Richard Driscoll from Colleyville, Texas.

Keep Spring in Step by Controlling Your Allergies

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:39:00 EDT

Total Eye Care, Spring is officially in the air! And the mold spores, dust, pollen, and a host of other allergens that come with spring are causing eye problems for many Americans.

Itchy, watery eyes are not something that you just have to live with this spring. "We now have many excellent ocular medications to control eye allergies. I would encourage allergy suffers get relieve by seeing their optometrist" says Dr. Richard Driscoll from Total Eye Care. If you suffer from eye allergies, call the eye doctors at Total Eye Care to discuss options that can help you enjoy this wonderful season.

Bausch &Lomb Begins Bifocal Contact Lens - Presbyopia Public Awareness Campaign

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:38:00 EDT

Bausch & Lomb, manufacturer of the #1 multifocal lens design, has launched its largest integrated marketing initiative with the goal of raising U.S. awareness of presbyopia and multifocal contact lenses. Presbyopia is a naturally occurring vision condition that begins to affect people in their 40s. As the eyes’ internal lenses become less flexible and lose elasticity, the eyes are less able to adjust quickly to rapid changes in focus from distance to near objects, causing blurred vision, most notable at reading distances. "I'm glad to see a major contact lens company stepping up and making the public aware of the tremendous advancements that have been made in multifocal contact lenses. As a practicing optometrist I can attest to their effectiveness in freeing patients of the bifocal glasses" says Dr. Richard Driscoll of Total Eye Care in Colleyville, Texas.

Contact Lenses Improve the Self Image of Children

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:37:00 EDT

COLLEYVILLE, TX – March 6, 2009 – Contact lenses provide value-added benefits to children beyond simply correcting their nearsightedness -- significantly improving how they feel about their physical appearance, acceptance among friends, and ability to play sports. Data from a three-year multi-site study assessing the effects of glasses and contact lenses on the self-perception of nearsighted children ages eight to 11 years, further reveals that for children who initially dislike wearing glasses, contact lenses also make them more confident about their academic performance.

Total Eye Care Will Join The Worldwide Effort to Raise Awareness of the "Sneak Thief of Sight" on World Glaucoma Day, March 12

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:36:00 EDT

Colleyville, Texas - March 5, 2009 -- Total Eye Care, Dr. Richard Driscoll and Dr. Alycia Green will join eye care professionals around the world on March 12, 2009, to observe the second-annual World Glaucoma Day. Spearheaded by the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patient Association, World Glaucoma Day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness of glaucoma, a disease that affects approximately 4 million Americans and 65 million people worldwide.¹

Total Eye Care Announces the Grand Opening of its New Location in Colleyville, TX on February 19

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:35:00 EDT

COLLEYVILLE, TX – February 3, 2009 – Total Eye Care’s Colleyville office, relocated to 6114 Colleyville Boulevard, announces its grand opening will take place on February 19, 2009 from 4 to 7 pm. Food and wine will be available to celebrate the opening of our new facility. Also featured will be the complete frame lines from Coach, Calvin Klein, BCBG and Nautica. We invite you to stop by and see what is new with these premier designers.

Optometrists and School Nurses Partner to Link Healthy Vision with Classroom Learning

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:34:00 EDT

The American Optometric Association (AOA), the voice for more than 36,000 frontline providers of eye and vision care nationwide, formed a new partnership today with the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) aimed at developing and implementing strategies to ensure that school-aged children have increased access to comprehensive vision care.

Total Eye Care Supports National Diabetes Month

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:34:00 EDT

In recognition of November Diabetes Month and World Diabetes Day on November 14, Dr. Richard Driscoll of Total Eye Care in Colleyville urges community members to schedule yearly eye exams, particularly those with diabetes or that are pre-disposed to diabetes. Approximately 21 million Americans have diabetes, representing 7% of the population, and 6.2 million Americans remain undiagnosed. There were 1.5 million newly diagnosed cases of diabetes in people ages 20 years or older in 2005 demonstrating that diabetes is rapidly becoming one of the most important health care issues.

A Comprehensive Eye Exam Can Detect Diabetes: A Disease That Six Million Americans Don't Know That They Have

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:33:00 EDT

Diabetes is becoming an epidemic because of the obesity crisis in the United States. In fact, 17 million Americans suffer from diabetes. Of these people, one-third are unaware that they have the disease.

With a dilated, comprehensive eye examination, an optometrist can detect and diagnose diabetes and start you on the road to treatment for the disease. Optometrist Dr. Richard A. Driscoll with Total Eye Care in Colleyville reminds you to consider having a comprehensive eye examination as part of National Diabetes Month this November.

Halloween Safety Relies on Good Visibility

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:32:00 EDT

On Halloween, an assortment of ballerinas, clowns, ghosts, and other goblins will have their eyes on just one thing—candy. Roaming dimly lit neighborhoods is part of the fun for children in pursuit of treats, but it can also be dangerous.

“Trick-or-treaters and parents need to remember that on Halloween, to be safe, you must be seen,” said Dr. Richard A. Driscoll from Total Eye Care in Keller. “Studies have shown that a child’s risk of injury or death as a result of being hit by a car doubles around Halloween.”

Sports Vision: See Clearly as You Protect Your Eyes

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:31:00 EDT

If you have ever played sports and worn glasses, you know the limitations in doing so. Glasses present obvious mobility and peripheral vision issues. In addition, glasses offer little protection and actually can contribute to damage to the eyes if glass lenses are shattered.

Total Eye Care Announces The Relocation of Their Colleyville Office

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:30:00 EDT

Total Eye Care is pleased to announce its long anticipated move into a newly constructed, 4,450 square foot office building at 6114 Colleyville Boulevard, in Colleyville. "We are excited to move into our new building. Our new facility will allow us to continue to provide the state of the art care our patients have come to expect of us and allow us to better accommodate the hi tech instrumentation that is now becoming the standard of care in eye care today" said Dr. Rich Driscoll.

Dr. Diana Driscoll Speaks at the Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation Meeting

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:29:00 EDT

Dr. Diana Driscoll spoke to doctors and patients at the Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation Meeting (EDNF) in Houston, Texas August 1st and 2nd. Her topic was "Your Eyes and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome". Dr. Driscoll, herself is an Ehlers-Danlos Patient, therefore her lecture extended beyond the ocular effects of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and included some of the treatments and techniques that she has found to have increased her functionality.

Before Getting Back to School, See Your Optometrist for Better Learning

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:28:00 EDT

Vision is a dominant process in the growth, development and daily performance of children. In fact, EIGHTY PERCENT OF WHAT STUDENTS LEARN IS THROUGH VISION. And yet, 86 percent of all school-age children have not had a complete eye examination - ever.

“This could mean that thousands of school-aged children simply can’t see correctly,” said Dr. Richard A. Driscoll from Total Eye Care of Colleyville. “Parents and teachers need to know that with a complete eye examination, we can diagnose and begin treatment of many of these debilitating vision and eye health issues.”

Protect Your Eyes This 4th of July, Attend a Professional Fireworks Display

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:27:00 EDT

Dr. Richard Driscoll, of Total Eye Care in Colleyville, suggests that families and friends stay away from private firework use this year and instead enjoy professional displays to protect and preserve eyesight.

Wedding Day Makeup Tips for Contact Lens Wearers

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:27:00 EDT

Most brides spend extra time applying makeup on their wedding day. Whether you are planning to do your own makeup, or hire a professional makeup artist, brides who wear contact lenses should take extra care with makeup selection and application. Tearing and irritation, while a minor annoyance, could lead to more serious problems during or after the wedding.

Total Eye Care Enounces the Launch of The Eye Doc Blog

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:25:00 EDT

Total Eye Care, a leading eye care provider in the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex with offices in Colleyville and Keller, Texas, announces the launch of their new Blog, The Eye Doc Blog.

Lawn and Garden Safety Starts with Protective Eyewear

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:25:00 EDT

When it comes to landscaping, nothing puts the finishing touches on a tidy garden or yard like a power lawn trimmer. Trimmers are the second most popular lawn implement, behind the lawn mower, with gardeners and homeowners.

Dr. Alycia Green Joins Total Eye Care

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:23:00 EDT

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Alycia N. Greenreen has joined our practice. With the addition of Dr. Green we have expanded the hours at our Keller office. We will now offer appointments Monday through Friday at both the Colleyville and Keller offices and Saturday visits are available, by appointment, in Colleyville. We also have late appointments available at both locations on Tuesdays and Thursdays. "We are very excited that Dr. Green has joined our team and look forward to being able to provide more convenient hours to our patients" says Dr. Rich Driscoll.....

April is the Start of Allergy Season

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:22:00 EDT

Are you sneezing and congested? Are your eyes watery and red? Perhaps you have seasonal allergies. About 20 percent of adults and children in the United States suffer from allergies. It�s the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States.

March is Save Your Vision Month

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:21:00 EDT

In honor of Save Your Vision Month, celebrated each March, the doctors and staff at Total Eye Care remind residents of Northeast Tarrant County about the importance of healthy eating habits for optimum eye health.

Love Your Eyes Wear Sunglasses Year Round

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:05:00 EDT

Love is in the air. It’s time to send cards and wishes to those loved and adored.

The doctors at Total Eye Care in Colleyville and Keller encourage residents to give a valentine to your eyes this February – in the form of a pair of sunglasses. “The sun’s damaging effects are a concern year round regardless of what the temperature is outside,” said Dr. Rich Driscoll.

Make an Eye Exam Part of Your New Years Resolution

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:03:00 EDT

Eat fewer sweets. Watch less television. Quit smoking—the New Year’s Resolutions people choose often require subtract something from their routine.

“We encourage you to add something to their list of resolutions in 2008: schedule an eye exam for yourself and your family,” said Dr. Richard Driscoll of Total Eye Care in Colleyville. “Regular, comprehensive eye exams ensure that patients can see clearly and comfortably, but the exam is also a tool in assuring that no adverse vision conditions are present.”