From: Grabill Eye Center An exciting astronomical occurrence is coming our way Monday, August 21st. During the solar eclipse, the moon will pass directly between the earth and sun casting a shadow on the earth and temporarily blocking sunlight. While the greatest effect, a total eclipse, will be seen further south in western Kentucky and…
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Grabill Eye Center Begins In-House Lens Edging
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Grabill Eye Center is pleased to announce their purchase of a lens blocking and edging unit that will now allow them to make glasses in the store. One of their certified opticians, Robin Phillips, has extensive background in the lens edging and glasses assembly process and has already trained on and begun using the machine.…
February was National Age Related Macular Degeneration Month
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By: Dr. Brandon Callow, Grabill Eye Center Age related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a leading cause of vision loss for Americans age 50 and older, where the central part of the retina tissue in the back of the eye, called the macula, becomes damaged. Central vision is mostly affected which can interfere with…
September is National Sports Injury Awareness Month
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By: Dr. Brandon Callow, Grabill Eye Center September is National Sports Injury Awareness Month. More than 25,000 people seek treatment for sports-related eye injuries each year. Basketball, baseball, football and soccer are among the top sports with related eye injuries each year, according to Prevent Blindness America. The good news is that almost all of…
GRABILL EYE CENTER PARTNERS WITH CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
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A surprise gift from Grabill Eye Center has boosted Christian Community Health Care closer to their Emergency Funding Campaign goal of $31,200.00 by December 31st. The healthcare clinic, located in downtown Grabill, has experienced a serious shortfall in their budget this winter and is working hard to raise the funds needed for clinic operations. CCHC…
