We are delighted to welcome Dr. Kassandra Espy to our team! 👩🏻⚕️💛 Dr. Espy is from Franklin, PA. She graduated valedictorian of Rocky Grove High School in 2011, obtained a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from Gannon University, and graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in 2018. She received honors for […]
Ready, set, summer! The weather is changing and it’s time to head outside! But before you walk out the door, don’t forget to grab your sunglasses! You do have sunglasses. Don’t you? Well, if you don’t, you’re surprisingly not alone. Sadly, while sunglasses are easy to access, many of us aren’t wearing them as […]
Imagine this: You’ve concluded your eye exam and the doctor says that your prescription has changed. He mentions something about “anti-reflective lenses” and says you should consider an impact-resistant lens. He takes you to the optical where you see each wall covered with eyeglasses. The doctor says an optician will be with you […]
Remember how cool transitions lenses were? And then, how “uncool” they were? Remember how you still wanted them but didn’t get them? Remember how annoyed you were when the sun was bright and you didn’t have your sunglasses handy? Remember the jealous rage you felt when you saw someone nearby wearing their transition lenses and […]
You’ve undoubtedly heard of Anti-reflective coating when it comes to eyeglasses. But what is it, and is it really necessary? Well, to be honest, anti-reflective (AR) or non-glare lenses are an essential part of your eyeglasses experience. However, not all AR coatings are created equally! Here are a few things to know about […]
Name: Hailee Fitzgerald Position: Technician Where are you from originally? Vowinckel, PA When did you start working at Oil City Eye Associates? June 2017 What are your interests outside of work? My animals, hunting, and anything outdoors. What is your favorite task during the workday? Interacting with our patients and learning new things. Who is someone […]
If you’re a diabetic, chances are your medical doctor puts you through a regular series of testing each year to make sure your sugar levels are staying under control. One of the things he or she will ask is if you’ve had your yearly diabetic eye exam. When an optometrist performs a thorough, dilated eye […]
Every so often we discover a product that we know is a real game-changer. Like when we realized how valuable it is to have the right anti-reflective coating on glasses. Or when we began offering daily contact lenses to our patients, and found them to be quite literally life-changing. Or when we started carrying […]