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EYE ON VISION. Optometric Physician Dr. Brandon J. Wuzzardo presents South Jersey Eye Associates “Eye on Vison” for September. 

September is Healthy Aging awareness month; designated to encourage all of us to take charge of our well-being as we age. That includes taking care of our vision. 

As Dr. Wuzzardo says, “birthdays happen.” Vision changes are normal with age, but vision loss and blindness are not. With each birthday we have a higher risk for certain eye diseases and conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, dry eye, and low vision. To continue to enjoy healthy vision, it’s important to have a comprehensive dilated eye exam regularly.

Contact SJEA today to schedule your appointment and learn more about what you can do to keep your eyes healthy as you age. We look forward to seeing you soon! 

With August being Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month, South Jersey Eye Associates has asked our very own Optometric Physician, Dr. Russell W. Chappius III to present SJEA’s “Eye on Vision” for August.

In this video, Dr. Chappius gives us his thoughts on the importance of eye exams for children of all ages, especially as they prepare for school in the fall. Even if your child doesn’t complain about or exhibit eye problems, poor vision can still greatly impact their learning.

Dr. Chappius also mentions that one of his biggest concerns is myopia or near-sightedness. He has been seeing an increase in this diagnosis in children lately, due in part to the use of phones and tablets being introduced at an earlier age. A baseline examination is recommended as myopia can lead to other complications down the road. This baseline exam will also give your eye doctor an opportunity to check for hereditary retinal diseases that often present themselves during childhood.

With the start of the new school year right around the corner, there is no better time than now to bring your child in for a comprehensive eye exam. Contact SJEA today to schedule an appointment so that you can confidently send your child back to school with the best vision possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!

EYE ON VISON. Optometric Physician Dr. Brandon J. Wuzzardo presents South Jersey Eye Associates “Eye on Vision” for July.

July is Ultra-Violet (UV) Safety Month. A reminder that there’s more to sunglasses than looking good in them. You need quality lenses that protect your eyes from dangerous UV rays, which can cause cancers, cataracts, and irreversible macular degeneration.

Be sure to schedule a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year, where your doctor at SJEA can check for signs of damage from harmful UV rays. Early treatment may save your vision.

Contact SJEA today to schedule an appointment to help ensure you and your family have their best vision possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!

SHADES OF SUMMER SALE. The SJEA “Shades of Summer” Sale starts Thursday, June 1st and ends June 30th.

Enjoy savings of 30% off a large selection of sunglasses for the entire family throughout the entire month of June! Brands you love include, but not limited to,Tommy Hilfiger, Polaroid, Banana Republic, Lilly Pulitzer, Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade, Gucci, and Liz Claiborne.

Restrictions apply.* See optician for details. We look forward to seeing you soon!

*30% discount for orders with no insurance billing or other discounts. Special selection of frames. Does not include Oakley, Maui Jim, or Costa brands. 50% deposit due at time of sale. Offer good June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023. Bridgeton location only. See optician for details.

EYE ON VISON. Optometric Physician Dr. Russell W. Chappius III presents South Jersey Eye Associates “Eye on Vision” for June.

June is Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness among older adults in the United States and more than half of all Americans have cataracts by the time they are 80 years old.

To delay a cataract, we recommend wearing sunglasses and a hat with a brim to block the sun’s ultraviolet rays. If you smoke, please STOP.

Be sure to schedule a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year, where your doctor at SJEA can check for signs of cataract and other age-related eye problems such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. Early treatment for these other eye diseases may save your vision.

Contact SJEA today to schedule an appointment to help ensure you and your family have their best vision possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!

EYE ON VISION. Optometric Physician Dr. Brandon J. Wuzzardo presents South Jersey Eye Associates “Eye on Vision” for May.

Many people see the doctor every year for a physical. Most of us also schedule regular visits to the dentist to get our teeth cleaned. But what about our eyes? It’s important to take care of your eyes — just like you take care of the rest of your body!

Join the doctors and staff at South Jersey Eye Associates and the National Eye Institute (NEI) for Healthy Vision Month 2023! This year’s theme is Healthy Vision: A Family Focus — an opportunity to inspire families to team up and learn how to protect their vision together!

Healthy Vision Month is the perfect time to learn how to protect your eyes — and to spread the word about simple steps you can take now to prevent vision loss later. Make vision a priority…now and for years to come.

Contact SJEA today to schedule an exam and to learn how to help ensure you and your family have their best vision possible.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Mark your calendars for the South Jersey Eye Associates SPRING FLING SALE—an eyewear event for the entire family!

Save 30% on a large selection of eyeglasses from April 3rd through April 7th.

Schedule your visit to our Bridgeton location’s Eyewear Center today. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Restrictions apply. See optician for details.

Optometric Physician Dr. Russell W. Chappius presents South Jersey Eye Associates “Eye on Vision” for April.

April is Sports Eye Safety Month and our doctors at SJEA want to help you keep your eyes healthy anytime you are participating in sports activities. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that over 30,000 sports-related eye injuries are reported every year. Most of these eye injuries are preventable.

Eye protection is not only for prescription wearers, but for anyone active in sports. In fact, regular eyeglasses and contact lenses provide little or no protection and regular eyewear may even cause an eye injury when worn while participating in a sporting event.

To prevent injury, athletes are advised to wear eye protection that may include safety glasses and goggles, safety shields, and eye guards designed for a particular sport and that meet American Society for Testing and Materials(ASTM) standards.

Athletes also need to visit their eye doctor regularly for comprehensive eye care so that they can perform their best on the court or field with clear and healthy vision.

Contact SJEA today to learn more about sports eye safety to ensure you and your family has their best vision possible. We look forward to seeing you!

Optometric Physician Dr. Brandon J. Wuzzardo presents South Jersey Eye Associates “Eye on Vision” for March.

March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month and our doctors at SJEA want to help you keep your eyes healthy anytime you are at work—either in the office, at the job site, or at home.

To prevent a work-related eye injury, no matter the size of the job, it is essential that you…

• have a full understanding of safety risks.
• observe proper safety guidelines.
• wear adequate eye protection.

SJEA’s Eyewear Center stocks a wide range safety eyewear—glasses, goggles and visors—by all the leading names in eye protection. All of which comply with ANSI guidelines. SJEA also works with employers building eye safety programs, offering special benefits to businesses purchasing safety eyewear.

Contact SJEA today to learn more about personal eyewear safety to ensure you and your family has their best vision possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!