All three doctors and just about everyone on staff attended the annual Alabama Optometric Association’s annual convention the  first weekend of November. It provides a wonderful opportunity for continuing education and training, keeping us updated on the latest medical findings and technology.

I have a new toy, a Kindle. I still love my real books, but the new electronic books do have a lot to offer. For example, being able to increase the size and contrast of the print is a big plus for me. It fits in my purse (sorry, fellas) and travels well; a new book selection is available with a touch of a button, and I can read the backlighted pages in bed at night. Professionally speaking, it’s a fact that after age 40, most of us need larger print and a lot more good lighting for reading. Also, patients with beginning symptoms of macular degeneration – loss of central vision - appreciate being able to magnify print without holding reading material up close to their faces. If you haven’t looked into the Nook or Kindle yet….

Mark your calendars now for our Frame Trunk Show on December 9th. We’ve had so much fun with these over the past three years that it has become an annual event. We are partnering this year with Marchon Eyewear and A&A Optical and there will be scads of the newest frames on the market for you to see.

Make sure you make any over-the-holidays or end-of-insurance-year appointments soon. It’s a hectic time of year, and we want to be available at your convenience, if possible.