Keep up-to-date on the latest vision-related news and eye care events in our Practice.
Use your family’s vision benefits before they reset in January. Complete Vision Care provides comprehensive, affordable eye care in Missouri to help you make the most of your insurance.
Your vision insurance benefits may be set to expire at the end of the year, and if you don’t use them, you lose them. Families in Missouri can take full advantage of eye exams, contact lenses, and more through Complete Vision Care. Discover what your plan may cover and how to schedule care before it’s too late.
Diabetes can silently damage the eyes long before vision changes appear. Regular diabetic eye exams are essential to detect problems like diabetic retinopathy early. At Complete Vision Care, our doctors use advanced imaging to monitor and protect your vision in Festus, Webster Groves, and Leadington.
Children rely on their vision to learn, socialize, and participate in school activities. Annual eye exams can detect vision problems before they impact academic performance. This blog outlines signs of vision issues, explains what to expect during a child’s eye exam, and offers guidance for parents preparing for the school year.
Children’s eyes are more vulnerable to UV damage than adults’, making sunglasses essential for healthy vision. This blog explains how sun exposure harms kids’ eyes and why quality sunglasses are critical year-round. It also shares practical tips parents can use to choose the right pair for their child’s lifestyle and safety.
Children’s eyes are more vulnerable to UV damage than adults’, making sunglasses essential for healthy vision. This blog explains how sun exposure harms kids’ eyes and why quality sunglasses are critical year-round. It also shares practical tips parents can use to choose the right pair for their child’s lifestyle and safety.
UV radiation can damage your eyes year-round—not just in the summer. This blog explains how UV rays affect your eye health and outlines practical ways to protect against UV in every season. Learn how the team at Complete Vision Care can help you choose the right sunglasses, lens treatments, and exam schedules to keep your eyes healthy.
Learn how scleral lenses from Complete Vision Care in 3 locations across Missouri provide comfort, clarity & vision correction for hard-to-fit eyes.
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is a leading cause of dry eye. Complete Vision Care in Leadington offers modern treatments like IPL to help restore eye comfort and tear film health.
Routine eye exams can detect early signs of high blood pressure and diabetes, allowing for timely medical intervention. At Complete Vision Care in Leadington, our comprehensive exams help protect both vision and long-term health.
Macular degeneration can affect daily activities, but with proper management and lifestyle adjustments, individuals can continue to lead active lives. At Complete Vision Care in Leadington, we offer comprehensive care plans tailored to support your vision health and active lifestyle.
Start the new year in style with our exclusive designer eyewear collection. From bold frames to timeless classics, discover the perfect pair to express your personality and protect your vision.
As the year draws to a close, don’t let your vision insurance benefits go to waste! This blog explains five reasons why acting now is crucial, from maximizing savings to ensuring clear vision for the New Year.
Don't let your vision insurance benefits go to waste—use them before the year ends! Explore smart ways to spend your benefits on eye exams, eyewear, and prescription sunglasses for the whole family, ensuring everyone starts the new year with clear, healthy vision.
High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.
As your family prepares for the exciting back-to-school season, don't forget one crucial checkup that can make all the difference in your child's academic performance and confidence: a comprehensive eye exam.
Even the slightest visual problems can severely impact the way we see— often resulting in debilitating symptoms, such as eye strain, blurry or double vision, headaches, neck pain and balance issues
Children tend to spend more time outdoors than most adults, making them more susceptible to UV and HEV radiation than adult eyes.
Learn why regular eye exams are crucial for women and discover how Complete Vision Care MO can help care for your vision.
Annual eye exams are therefore crucial for detecting glaucoma early on. This can, in turn, increase your chances of experiencing the most favorable treatment results.
Take the time to visit the eye doctor, also choose your new glasses and use your optical benefits before Dec 31.
Need a new pair of glasses or contact lenses? Don’t wait until it's too late.
If you have diabetes, protecting your eyes should be at the top of your list. Glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts are all eye diseases associated with diabetes.
With contact lenes your child will feel more confident and ready to take on the world!
Considering that 80% of learning is visual, it’s no surprise that vision problems can prevent a child from reaching their full potential.
School aged children should undergo a comprehensive eye exam before the start of each school year to make sure that their vision is clear.
Custom lenses are often used to correct vision problems that can't be corrected with regular contact lenses or glasses, such as keratoconus, which causes the cornea to bulge, and severe astigmatism.
While the weather changes, you may experience dry eyes. Finding the best solution isn't always easy
Most cases of glaucoma are caused by increased eye pressure— which doesn’t cause any pain or discomfort. For this reason, glaucoma is commonly detected after it has progressed to an advanced stage and irreversible damage has already occurred
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause severe vision loss, but early detection can help preserve your vision.
Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Complete Vision Care to schedule your appointment.
Children and adolescents with diabetes are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) than their non-diabetic peers. Read on to learn why diabetics are at higher risk, and how Complete Vision Care can help.
Car accidents can often result in a concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury that can cause vision problems.
Switching from glasses to scleral contact lenses can take several weeks. your Leadington eye doctor will provide instructions on how to properly insert, remove, and care for the lenses, as well as how to monitor for any potential complications. Read on to learn more.
Many retinal conditions can lead to vision loss if not diagnosed early and treated promptly. If your optometrist notices signs of retinal disease, they’ll manage the condition until it's necessary to refer you to a retina specialist.
Discover why experts say there’s a myopia epidemic, and learn what you can do to keep your kids’ eyes healthy. Complete Vision Care proudly offers myopia management treatments to nearsighted children for healthy and clear life-long vision.
Medication doesn't always work to heal dry eye syndrome's underlying cause. The following natural and holistic remedies may relieve your eye discomfort and relieve your symptoms.
Your eye experts at Complete Vision Care have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season. Let us know how else we can help!
Did you know that having atrophied meibomian glands can signal uncontrolled blood sugar levels? To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact Complete Vision Care today!
Aging comes with many blessings but also certain challenges. Having a higher risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of them. Fortunately, a formulation of vitamins and minerals called AREDS2 may slow the progression of vision loss from AMD. We at Complete Vision Care in Leadington offer treatment for macular degeneration and other eye diseases.
Post trauma vision syndrome (PTVS) can persist long after a concussion, making everyday tasks difficult. Luckily, neuro-optometry can treat many visual post-concussion symptoms. Learn about neuro-optometry and how it can help you.
Did you know that a risk factor for developing myopia (nearsightedness) is living in an urban area? But don’t worry – the myopia management program at Complete Vision Care can help.
If you suffer from headaches accompanied by blurred vision, you may have an underlying problem with your visual system. Read on to discover how blurred vision and headaches are linked, and how Complete Vision Care can help.
World Keratoconus Day is celebrated every year on November 10 to raise awareness of this rare eye condition. Read on to learn about keratoconus and how it’s treated.
Many conditions can cause hazy vision and difficulty focusing, including dry eye syndrome. Here’s how your Complete Vision Care in can help.
Genetic testing can help determine whether you have a genetic variant that may put you or your children at risk for certain diseases. Read on to learn about genetic testing for keratoconus.
It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing contact lenses. Here are our top contact lens safety tips to keep your peepers happy.
Glaucoma in children is rare, but when it occurs, it must be treated with surgery to prevent vision loss. Read on to learn more about congenital glaucoma symptoms and treatments.
There are 2 main types of brain injuries - traumatic and non-traumatic. Here, we'll explain the difference between these injuries and how Complete Vision Care can help.
Traditional myopia correction uses glasses to improve visual acuity, but they are not a solution for controlling myopia’s progression and may even contribute to worsening myopia. Myopia management is an effective treatment program to slow or halt myopia progression.
Macular degeneration is a disease that can threaten your sight as it progresses, but early diagnosis and treatment can delay and even lower your risk of vision loss.
Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s what you need to know about eye floaters, and how Complete Vision Care can help!
The most important reason for choosing myopia management is to protect your child’s precious gift of sight from sight-threatening eye diseases. But here’s an added benefit: it may save you money in the long run!
If you have corneal dystrophy, it will become increasingly difficult to wear standard contact lenses. Scleral lenses are an excellent choice for patients with many types of corneal irregularities, including most types of corneal dystrophy. Read on to learn how Complete Vision Care can help.
Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's very treatable. Here are tips to help you deal with your dry eye symptoms, along with treatment from your eye doctor.
An ocular migraine can cause the sudden appearance of visual distortions, and even temporary blindness in one eye. Either way, an ocular migraine can be quite scary.
Many substances and situations can cause dry eyes, such as certain medications, hormonal changes, and your environment. No matter the cause, having dry eyes feels pretty terrible. Here we list the different symptoms of dry eye and address treatment options.
Unfortunately, glaucoma doesn't show any symptoms until its advanced stages. Read on to learn what you can to preserve your vision and live your best life.
Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call Complete Vision Care without delay if you or a loved one experiences any of these eye or vision problems.
Have you or a loved one have experienced complications following LASIK or any other type of refractive surgery? Scleral lenses may be just the solution you need! Read on to learn how scleral contact lenses can help restore clear and healthy vision.
Childhood myopia — nearsightedness — is reaching epidemic proportions. Fortunately, there are steps parents can take to reduce their child’s risk of developing myopia.
Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without a backpack or a lunch box, make sure their eyes and vision are ready for the challenges ahead.
Custom contact lenses are specially designed to fit irregularly-shaped corneas. If you find wearing regular contact lenses uncomfortable, ask your optometrist if custom contact lenses are right for you.
High myopia isn’t just difficulty seeing faraway objects. It can actually increase the risk of developing serious eye diseases later in life. Read on to find out how you can slow or halt your child’s myopia progression.
If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you're at risk of developing certain eye diseases. Read on to find out how to protect your vision.
Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so dangerous?
Hyperopia affects near vision in children and young adults. Want to know more about hyperopia? Here we explain ways to recognize the condition and help your child if they have it.
Whether you call it eye goop, crusties or gunk, there are times when a bit of mucus around your eyes is normal — and times when it’s not. Learn how a dry eye optometrist can help.
In this article, we explore the various ways a stroke can negatively affect a person’s vision and explain how a neuro-optometrist can help rehabilitate vision.
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that causes the cornea to thin and bulge, resulting in blurry and distorted vision. Here are the most commonly asked questions about keratoconus.
Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.
Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27.