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We ❤️ Our Community

We have a lot of fun stuff coming up at The Eye Institute, so mark your calendars!  After a 2 year COVID hiatus, we are bringing back our annual Give Back day in Knightdale. It will be on Saturday September 10th. We give away 100 free eye exams and 100 free pairs...
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Now More Than Ever: Shop Local

You can count on your independent local optometrist to provide you with exceptional care combined with the personal touch of a professional who lives in the community and relies on happy patients referring their friends and family for all of their vision care needs....
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How long will my new prescription lenses last?

Your Eye Institute doctor will show you how to properly clean and care for your glasses so that they last a very long time.  If you know that you will be rough on your eyewear, request heavy duty options when selecting frames and our team can advise you. Here are...
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“Liquid Reading Glasses”?

You may have seen television commercials recently about an eye drop that can replace the use of reading glasses. Wait. What!?! Yes, it’s called Vuity, and it’s the first FDA-approved eye drop to treat the condition known as presbyopia, which tends to...
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That Yellow Stuff

The state of North Carolina will soon be blanketed in that fine, yellow powder known as pine pollen. Everyone will be talking about what a mess this seasonal dusting makes of their patio furniture, cars, and shoes… but what about your eyes? Even people who...