Blogs

Welcome to our blog!

Dr. Nate and Dr. Beth like to write on subjects that affect us in our daily lives and are relevant to healthy eye care. This blog contains information about not only about the vision of children and adults, but scientific research into vision. There are also posts about past Bright Eyes events and other local happenings.

We are always looking for excellent guest posts to share with our readers, so if you are interested, fill out the contact form below and let us know!

Cheers,

Dr. Nate & Dr. Beth

How Do I Know If I Have Eye Misalignment?

Eye misalignment can be subtle, but it can still have a major impact on how you feel throughout the day. In many cases, people with eye misalignment are not aware that their eyes are not working together as they should. Instead, they notice symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, or trouble focusing.


Empowerment in Vision Therapy

To empower is to “make someone stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.” As an optometrist, that is what I do


How Essilor Stellest Lenses Help Slow the Progression of Myopia in Kids

Myopia affects millions of children and often progresses throughout childhood. Traditional glasses help children see clearly, but they don’t slow the worsening of myopia over time. Today, advances in eye care have made it possible to manage myopia more effectively. At Bright Eyes Family Vision Care, we offer Essilor Stellest™ lenses - an innovative option designed to help slow myopia progression in children.


Stellest Myopia Control Lenses Now Available at Bright Eyes

Stellest Myopia Control Lenses To Slow Nearsightedness in Children Now Available at Bright Eyes! If you are concerned about your child’s vision worsening, contact our office to schedule a Myopia Control Consultation.


What Your Eye Exam Can Reveal About Your Health

Many people think of an eye exam as simply checking if you need glasses or contact lenses - but it’s much more than that. A comprehensive eye exam is one of the most valuable tools for evaluating not only your vision but also your overall health.


The Bright Eyes Patient Map!

Sometimes patients make the trip just to see us for specialty services, like vision therapy or NeuroVisual evaluations. Sometimes they come for Florida vacation and stop by for an eye exam.


Dr. Beth Answers: How do we check kids’ vision if they don’t know their letters?

"How do you know what kids can see if they don't know their letters for the traditional eye chart?"


How to Enter Bright Eyes Kids on Saturdays

We are very excited about our new, larger, better office just for kiddos!


Binocular Evaluation Testing

We have created a document to help you understand the parts of the test, what equipment is used, and what we hope to learn from them.


New Bright Eyes Kids Location

On April 17, 2025, Bright Eyes Kids hosted a Grand Opening party for the new location at 15310 Amberly Drive, Tampa, FL 33647 - right across the street from our old location!


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