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At Jarvis Vision Center, we want to keep you informed about eye care. For advice on maintaining your eye health, shopping for eyewear, prepping your kids for school, and more, check out our blogs below!

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Diagnosing And Managing Macular Degeneration

Statistics show if you are a Caucasian smoker, at least 60 years old, with a family history of macular degeneration (MD), your risk of developing MD is higher. The National...
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Halloween Recipes: 3 Last-Minute Treats

This Halloween, trick or treating may be off the table for your family, so we’ve compiled this list of three easy last-minute Halloween recipes! These tasty treats are just spooky...
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Fall Allergies: 4 Tips For Dealing With Seasonal Allergies

If you are dealing with seasonal fall allergies, you’re probably looking for ways to find relief! Allergies impact your daily routine, energy levels, and more, so doing what you can...
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5 Tips About Glasses You May Not Know

As a licensed optician and glasses-wearer, I've seen my fair share of glasses over the years. Here are a few easy tips about glasses that I've picked up to help...
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Understanding Your Vision Plan: What To Expect From Your Coverage

It's no secret that vision discount plans and insurance can be convoluted and confusing. So, what can you do to understand your coverage better? In this blog, we'll explain the...
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How To Pick Sunglasses: 3 Key Tips On Picking The Right Sunglasses

Find sunglasses you love at Jarvis Vision Center When it comes to picking out sunglasses, there are a lot of options out there.  You want a pair that will fit...
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Life Tips: 5 Ways To Destress While Schooling From Home

This year has been more demanding on many of us than years past. And with the school year around the corner, we’re all looking for ways to juggle work, home...
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COVID-19 Update: Staying Healthy As Businesses Reopen

As the world begins to return to normal, and businesses reopen, we are all concerned about keeping our families healthy.  Here are some essential tips to keep you and your...
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Erker’s 1879 Eyeglasses Now At Jarvis Vision Center

Are you looking for a new frame for your fall refresh? The Erker’s 1879 eyeglasses, now available at Jarvis Vision Center, offer simple, iconic shapes that fit any face. Fall...
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5 Easy Tips For Picking The Perfect Frame

Getting to pick your new Frames For Your Glasses can be fun and exciting if you know how to choose a great frame. Everyone’s face is different, so not all frames will...
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Kid’s Contacts: 4 Reasons To Give Them A Try

The daily grind of the school year and extracurricular activities can get exhausting for parents, especially when you are trying to keep up with all of your children's things. Lots...
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Back To School: 3 Ways To Help Your Children Excel

3 Ways To Help Your Children ExcelIt’s no secret that technology is rapidly changing our daily lives. Not that long ago, phones couldn’t do anything more than make phone calls,...
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Did You Know? 3 UV Protection Facts You May Not Know

Summertime often finds us outdoors enjoying the heat. Whether you’re on the lake, at the pool, or BBQing with your friends and family, you’re bound to get some sun! We...
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What Is Polarization: 3 Benefits Of Polarized Sunglasses

Maui Jim Sunglasses offer some of the best-polarized lenses on the market. Find yours at Jarvis Vision Center. Whether you’re out on the lake or driving down the highway, having...
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Why Is Reading To Your Kids Important?

In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America, our doctors visited the local schools to read to the kids!  This opportunity to get involved with the kids and...
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Purchased Glasses Online: Our Buy-Back Program

Online glasses retailers like Zenni Optical and Warby Parker offer a select array of stylish frames that they claim will fit most face shapes and styles. Unfortunately, without proper fitting...
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Why Should You Get Annual Eye Exams?

When your eyes start interfering with your life, you know it’s time to Schedule An Eye Exam. But what about when life is busy, and you see fine? Why take...
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Dry Eye Syndrome: Symptoms And Treatments

If you are living with irritable eyes that bug you every day, then you’re probably wondering if it’s allergies or something more serious. Chronic dry eye disease can affect your...
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What Are Anti Reflective Coatings And Do I Need Them?

Whenever it’s time to get a new pair of glasses, you’ll undoubtedly be asked if you’d like an AR coating or anti-reflective coating added to your lenses.  This common lens...
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Blue Light And Long-Term Eye Health

In today’s world, we are exposed to more blue light than ever before.  Our TVs, phones, computers, and even the smartboards in schools emit blue light. So, what is blue...
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Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, And Treatments

Your eyes are sensitive to the smallest changes in your body, and those changes can impact your vision in temporary or long-term ways. Because your eyes are highly sensitive machines,...
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What To Expect During Your Eye Exam

Are you feeling nervous about your upcoming eye exam?  Maybe past experiences have left you feeling confused, frustrated, or overwhelmed. If that is the case, then Jarvis Vision Center is the...
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Importance Of UV Protection For Your Eyes

The sun radiates life-giving rays that support life on earth. These rays, however, also pose certain dangers in the form of UV radiation. Ultraviolet radiation can also come from artificial...
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Allergies And Your Eyes: What Can You Do To Find Relief?

Allergies are a common problem for many people during the warmer months.  Whether it’s tree pollen, grass, dust, or pet dander and hair, these irritants can cause a number of...
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Shopping Local Vs Online Purchasing

Now, more than ever, supporting local small businesses is vital to keeping our beloved town strong.  You can do your part to help small business owners and local stores by...
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Treating Dry Eyes

Do your eyes feel still, gritty, and dry? Do you suffer from constant eye fatigue that makes it difficult to be able to look at and visually respond to something?...
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Digital Eye Strain: 5 Signs Of Digital Eye Strain

Modern life has us constantly in front of screens. Whether it’s your phone, tablet, TV, or computer, there is always some type of digital screen within reach. This over-exposure to...
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What Is Myopia: 3 Things You Should Know

What Is Myopia: 3 Things You Should KnowYou have probably heard the term “myopia” during an eye exam when the doctor was explaining your need for glasses or contact lenses....
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Signs Of Myopia In Children: 6 Symptoms Of Nearsightedness

Nearsightedness afflicts more than 40% of American adults, according to the American Optometric Association.  What’s worse, the AOA states that this number has increased in the past 40 years by 25%,...
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Holiday Open House: The Sale That Makes A Difference

The time is fast approaching for Jarvis Vision Center’s biggest event of the year, and that means huge savings for you!  Mark your calendar for December 5th and bring your...
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Get A Jumpstart On The School Year: 3 Benefits Of Back To School Exams

Many families are dealing with the same uncertainty that you feel about the coming school year.  The impact of this year’s quarantine and shut-down has made it difficult to know...
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Signs And Treatment For Cataracts

Normally, the lens in your eye is supposed to be clear. However, when it clouds, it is known as a cataract. Seeing through this cloudy lens is similar to looking...
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Pediatric Eye Exams And What You Should Know

When it comes time to book your child's annual exam, you want to take them to a place that will provide the best vision care available.  At Jarvis Vision Center,...
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3 Easy Holiday Recipes

Strawberry Spinach Salad This sweet and savory salad is a treat the whole family will love!  It’s perfect for holiday meals and is a great way to get in some...
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Fourth Of July Safety Tips: 4 Ways To Stay Safe This Fourth!

With all the festivities that go along with the Fourth of July, there are bound to be some mishaps in all the excitement.  Here are some easy safety tips you...
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New Building Preview: New Location Opening Feb. 3rd

Jarvis Vision Center is moving soon! This February we’ll be opening the doors to our new facility, so you and your family will have better access to all your eye-care...
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Grand Opening Celebration: Join Us On March 12th

Mark your calendars! We’re excited to announce our Grand Opening Celebration will be on March 12th from 3 pm-7 pm. Come and join us at 1806 N 4th Street, Murray KY, for...
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Coming In 2020!

Something new & exciting is coming at Jarvis Vision Center in Murray, Kentucky! Our new state-of-the-art facility will be opening on Monday, February 3rd. Whether you want relief from eye...
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2019 Holiday Sale!

Scroll down for More Information on Our Big Holiday Sale! Make Holiday Wishes Come True at Jarvis Vision Center’s “Sale that Makes a Difference”. Drop by our current location at...