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

September is Healthy Aging awareness month, which was 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!

Optometric Physician Dr. Russell W. Chappius III presents South Jersey Eye Associates “Eye on Vison” for August.

August is Children’s Eye Health & Safety awareness month, and with the start of the new school year right around the corner, there is no better time to bring your child in for a comprehensive eye exam.

Contact SJEA today to schedule an appointment so that you can confidently start your child in school in the fall, ensuring they have the best vision possible. We look forward to seeing you!

Your eyes can be uplifted, thanks to Upneeq, the only FDA-approved prescription eyedrop for acquired ptosis (low-lying lids).

Now available with a prescription from your doctor at South Jersey Eye Associates, a daily drop of Upneeq® (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution), 0.1% can lift your upper eyelids and open your eyes, as demonstrated in the photos below of an actual SJEA patient.

BEFORE UPNEEQ®

AFTER UPNEEQ®

Learn more about what Upneeq® can do by speaking with your doctor at South Jersey Eye Associates and reviewing the downloadable Upneeq-Patient-Education-Brochure.

Note: Other medications may limit your ability to be prescribed Upneeq. Your eye doctor at SJEA will be sure to go over those details with you.

South Jersey Eye Associates can help you make proper contact lens recycling a part of your routine. Our office is now participating in the Bausch + Lomb ONE by ONE Recycling Program, where any used blister packs, top foil, and lenses can be recycled, no matter the brand. Just drop them off in the recycling bin located in our entrance lobby, as shown below with SJEA’s Dr. Russell W. Chappius III.

Upon request, South Jersey Eye Associates also has small reusable recycling bins that you can take home to collect your recyclable materials before dropping them off into our main bin.

For every 10 pounds collected, TerraCycle will donate $10 to Optometry Giving Sight, which funds programs to deliver desperately needed vision care, train local eye care professionals, and develop sustainable infrastructure in developing countries.

Families are experiencing even more time on their screens, whether it’s for work, school, or entertainment. This increase in time on computers, tablets, or phones increases their exposure to blue light.

The eye care professionals at South Jersey Eye Associates are concerned that overexposure to blue light may 
contribute to digital eye strain and are offering the BLUE LIGHT BLOCKER EYEGLASS PACKAGE special to you and your family.

This $150.00 special offer includes single vision lens with blue light blocker and anti glare coating. Lenses are UV treated. One (1) year warranty on frame and lenses. Must purchase a complete pair of eyeglasses. No other discounts or insurances apply. Offer good through June 30, 2021.

Schedule a visit to our Eyewear Center to 
determine your family’s specific eyewear needs.

While this school year has been anything but normal, our dedicated team at South Jersey Eye Associates has tried to keep things as normal as possible, continuing our tradition (11 years running) of distributing complimentary contact lens care kits to the nurses at area schools.

Poor lens care can sometimes lead to eye infections and other complications. With this resource on hand—for teachers, staff, and students—SJEA can help prevent some of these complications.

South Jersey Eye Associates is proud to be a sponsor of the Fall Healthy Kids Running Series – Woodstown, NJ. 

Healthy Kids Running Series is a national program with the mission, as stated on their website, “to engage communities and families by providing an inclusive youth running experience, inspiring kids to believe in themselves and lead an active healthy lifestyle.” The series, which has been around for 11 years and counting, is active in 38 states with approximately 70,000 kids running.

A healthy lifestyle is important for overall good health, including vision health. As part of SJEA’s sponsorship, and recognizing that children are being exposed to more and more screen time due to virtual learning, we have offered a 20% discount on eyeglasses with blue-blocking for Healthy Kids Running Series participants and their families.

Dear SJEA family,

First and foremost, we hope that you and your family continue to be safe during this unprecedented time of crisis. The last couple of months have been extremely difficult for most and we hope that everyone is well and that we all come out stronger in the end.

The doctors and staff at South Jersey Eye Associates would like to send an enormous amount of gratitude to all the healthcare and essential workers who have been on the frontlines, especially to those in our own community. Your heroism and selflessness have not gone unnoticed, so THANK YOU.

Since the beginning of this pandemic, we have been monitoring the federal, state, local board, and CDC/health expert guidelines and recommendations. Last week, Governor Murphy lifted the restrictions that were put on routine and elective medical care. This allows SJEA to re-open our doors to annual exams and wellness visits.

SJEA is excited to be able to serve our community’s eye care needs once again, starting this Tuesday, May 26th.

Although this is a big step towards “normal,” we know that we must keep our patients and our staff protected at all costs. We will continue to monitor the cases in and surrounding our area and approach this in a step-by-step fashion, ramping up our volume as we go along. We will also be implementing the following changes to ensure your safety for the foreseeable future:

1. All patients and staff must wear a mask/cloth covering. We ask that you please bring your own as there is a national shortage and we cannot provide one for each patient. If you do not abide by this, you will not be seen.

2. You will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms. This is mandated by the state, so please expect the questions. We ask if you are feeling under the weather or have been in contact with someone with COVID in the last 2 weeks, please reschedule after 2 weeks since exposure/sickness.

3. Your temperature will be taken on arrival. This will be done with a non-contact forehead thermometer. It will be done on staff and patients upon arrival. If your temperature is elevated above 100 degrees, you will be asked to reschedule after 2 weeks. If refused, you will not be seen.

4. Contactless Check-in. There is no longer the need to call the office to let us know you are here. We will great you at the door and your exam will begin in a timely fashion.

5. No guests allowed. Only the patient that is scheduled for an exam will be allowed in the office unless you are a minor or in need of assistance (one adult can accompany the patient in this case).

6. No walk-in appointments will be available. Exams and optical shopping will be done by appointment only.

7. Patient spacing. We have decreased available appointment times and spread them out to limit the number of patients in the office at once. We have also rearranged the patient lobby to abide by the recommended social distancing of 6 feet.

8. Late for appointments. In order to limit the number of patients in the office at the same time, if you are more than 10 minutes late to your appointment, you will be asked to reschedule.
* Please note: Due to these unusual circumstances, there will be a $40 fee for no-shows. To avoid this, please call the office at least 24 hours before your scheduled exam to reschedule.

9. Disinfecting. It has been and will continue to be our policy to thoroughly disinfect the office before and after each patient arrives. We will have new hand sanitizer stations throughout the office and ask you kindly to please sanitize your hands upon entering and leaving.

Thank you in advance for your part in keeping you and your family safe. Above all, keeping you safe while caring for your health is most important. We look forward to seeing you soon and being able to provide for your vision needs! Welcome back!

Sincerely,
The Doctors and Staff
at South Jersey Eye Associates

SHOPPING MADE EASIER. South Jersey Eye Associates is offering 30% off when you buy a gift certificate*—for a member of your family, a friend, or even for yourself—between April 6th and May 6th.

Call the office at 856-455-5500 (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM) to order yours. Gift certificates will be mailed.

*Restrictions apply. Offer cannot be used on packaged promotions (including sales) or with insurance. Costa and Maui Jim eyewear brands are excluded. Gift Certificates purchased under this promotion can be redeemed after June 1, 2020.