TrueVision Eyecare

January 2012 Patient of the Month, Merrilee Hogan

Scott Sawyer — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:26:32 GMT

Congratulations to our January 2012 Patient of the Month, Merrilee Hogan!

Merrilee is the lucky winner of a $100 TrueVision gift certificate and tote bag.

In the office for an exam or purchasing contacts or glasses? Sign up for our Patient of the Month drawing…there is a winner every month!

Newsletter - Jan 2012

Scott Sawyer — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:31:34 GMT

Courtesy of:

TrueVision

John Valle, O.D.
Brian Mays, O.D.
Shara Draper, O.D.

6110 Cedarcrest Road
Suite 210
Acworth, GA 30101

770-529-7789

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Jan-Mar 2012

Dear Scott ,

In an effort to provide the best care possible, we are sending you the latest issue of Vision & Health News, a digest of new and useful information from the fields of vision care and preventive medicine.

	Amblyopia or “lazy eye” is a vision problem that affects less than three percent of the population but if left uncorrected, can have a big impact on their lives. Untreated amblyopia may lead to functional blindness in the affected eye. The amblyopic eye has the capability to see, but its image is very blurred so the
brain “turns off” input from this eye and elects to use only the stronger eye. For more on amblyopia, r ead article

Insurance plans accepted for 2012 – Aetna
Avesis
BCBS
Cigna
Cigna Vision
Coast to Coast (Discount Plan)
Compbenefits (VCP)
Coventry
Davis
Eyemed
Eyebenefits (Discount Plan)
First Look / Always Vision
Humana
Medicare
NVA
Opticare
OptumHealth / Spectera
PHCS
Principal
Sterling
Superior Vision
United Health Care
Vision Care Plan
Vision Service Plan (VSP)
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Diabetes – causes, complications and prevention

Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms do not arouse concern. Studies show that early detection and treatment of diabetes significantly decreases the chance of developing complications from diabetes. Complications include eye damage, kidney damage, and heart disease. For

more information on diabetes, read article


VSP Open Enrollment – We know at least 5 Reasons YOU Should Enroll in a VSP Plan During Open Enrollment. 80% of what you learn is through your eyes, so taking care of your eyes should be a top priority and part of your overall health routine. From saving money, to keeping your eyes healthy and great eyewear brands, you’ll like what you see with VSP. read article

To schedule an appointment, please call: 770-529-7789

Newsletter content is strictly for informational purposes; it is not a substitute for
professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any questions, always
consult your eye-care professional or other qualified healthcare provider.

Newsletter - November 2011

Scott Sawyer — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:06:18 GMT

Courtesy of:

TrueVision

John Valle, O.D.
Brian Mays, O.D.
Shara Draper, O.D.

6110 Cedarcrest Road
Suite 210
Acworth, GA 30101

770-529-7789

Visit Our Website

Oct/Dec 2011

Dear Visitor ,

In an effort to provide the best care possible, we are
sending you the latest issue of Focus on Health, a digest
of new and useful information from the fields of vision care
and preventive medicine.

Computer Vision Syndrome – More than 50% of the
work force now uses a computer on the job-and nearly 60 million people experience vision problems as a result. If you spend 2 or more hours a day working on a computer, you are at risk for developing “CVS” or Computer Vision Syndrome. CVS is
characterized by dry, red, itchy, or watery eyes; fatigue, heaviness of the eyelids; and difficulty focusing. For tips on avoiding CVS, read article

Celebrate Pink Days at TrueVision! – TrueVision Pink Days are here! During the month of October TrueVision will be selling special sunglasses and frames that celebrate breast cancer month. These fashionable frames are from vendors such as Oakley, Vera Bradley, BCBG and more. read article

“Flex Spending” Dollars – Don’t Lose Them! – If you participate in a “Flex Plan” through a company benefits program, be sure to plan ahead. Most plans require you to spend any money you’ve contributed by December 31st or risk losing it for good! Eye examinations, eyeglasses, contacts, even laser vision correction may all qualify for reimbursement. Please give us a call if you’d like to schedule an appointment or click appointments and we’ll be happy to call you.


VSP Open Enrollment – We know at least 5 Reasons YOU Should Enroll in a VSP Plan During Open Enrollment. 80% of what you learn is through your eyes, so taking care of your eyes should be a top priority and part of your overall health routine. From saving money, to keeping your eyes healthy and great eyewear brands, you’ll like what you see with VSP. read article

October 2011 Patient of the Month, Sharon Clark

Scott Sawyer — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:40:46 GMT

Congratulations to our October Patient of the Month, Sharon Clark!

Sharon is the lucky winner of a $100 TrueVision gift certificate and tote bag.

In the office for an exam or purchasing contacts or glasses? Sign up for our Patient of the Month drawing…there is a winner every month!

Kickin' Kids Cancer - 2011

Scott Sawyer — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:20:24 GMT

Join us November 5th for our 2nd annual Kickin’ Kids Cancer 5k Family Fun Run to raise money for childhood cancer. The event will start and end at Brookstone Country Club in Acworth, GA. All proceeds from the race will be split between CURE Childhood Cancer (www.curechildhoodcancer.org) and Camp Sunshine (www.mycampsunshine.org). This event was held last October for the first time and raised over $20,000 for these two wonderful organizations. Our patient, Bredan, is a 15 month cancer survivor and he and so many children like him are where they are today because of the studies and research that has been done over the years for children with cancer. CURE is one of those organizations that has helped with that research. Camp Sunshine is an organization that provides programs for kids with cancer and their families. Their programs let these kids be kids again and are amazing support for siblings and parents.

Kickin’ Kids Cancer was started last year after Brendan was diagnosed with a Wilms tumor on his left kidney. There are 36 kids a day diagnosed with cancer in the United States. We decided we wanted to try and make a difference no matter how small it might be, so the Kickin’ Kids Cancer Fun Run began. After last years success and the wonderful feedback we received, we are going to do it again! Please join us and help support this awesome cause!

The run will start at 8 am on November 5th at Brookstone Country Club, 5705 Brookstone Drive, Acworth, GA 30101. There will also be a silent auction held to raise proceeds for the run. Food and plenty of refreshments will be provided, along with trophy prizes given out by runners age group. More information about the run can be found at www.kickinkidscancer.org or call our office for details.