Regional Eyecare Center

This is a long read but it gives a fascinating insight to how Liam McCoy, who had exceedingly poor vision until the age of fifteen, has coped with leaning how to see. Interestingly, Liam, had surgery with Dr Tychsen in St Louis who we’ve had the pleasure to collaborate with over the years.

Cataracts typically cause blurry vision that can often be accompanied by increased glare and halos around lights. Concerned that you may have cataracts? Give us a call at 573-335-3937 and we can help.

Watch out coffee aficionados - your morning addiction may be increasing your chances of developing glaucoma.

Does having larger pupils mean that you are smarter?? This study suggests that to be the case.

One of the biggest complaints for those developing cataracts is increased glare at night when driving. With newer headlight technology even people without cataracts are struggling with glare.

Questions about cataracts are some of the most common things we get asked by patients. Follow along this month as we talk about this very common and condition.

We have decided to close the office at 1 pm today to allow our staff to safely go home before road conditions deteriorate further. We hope to see you on Thursday but the forecast isn’t looking great.

Due to inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, we will be closed again on Tuesday, February 16. Weather permitting, we hope to open as scheduled at 9 am on Wednesday.

Due to the weather our office will be closed on Monday, February 15th. Stay safe and stay warm.

Happy Valentines Day

For the safety of our staff we are closing at 6 pm tonight. We apologize for any inconvenience. We plan on reopening at 8:30 am on Friday.

Our office will close today at 5:30 and reopen on Monday, January 4th at 8 am. Any purchases on this year's insurance or flexible account accounts will need to be completed prior to close today.

We have limited availability for appointments remaining this year so if you need to be seen call now. Don't forget to use any remaining insurance benefits or flexible spending account dollars before the end of the year too. Our office will be closed on Thursday and Friday so time is short. Give us a call at 573-335-3937 and we will do our best to help.

Due to the special request of a seasonal VIP our office will be closed on 12/24 so that we can be sure he can see well while he is checking his list twice. Due to privacy laws we cannot divulge his identity but here’s a hint.

Road conditions appear to be improving slowly this morning. We plan to open at 9:30 today.

Here’s a neat video about how some colors that you know (and possibly love) don’t actually really exist.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. 10.5% of the US population has diabetes and another 34.5% has prediabetes? A regular eye examination is important for everyone but even more critical for those with diabetes or prediabetes. Call us at 573-335-3937 to schedule your appointment.

Happy Halloween!!

A very kind patient sent this arrangement to us today. Our patients are the best!

It is a BEAUTIFUL afternoon! Let’s see your pretty fall colors.

80% of adults in a recent survey said they view an eye exam as important for their overall health. Despite this, less than half (46%) said they actually get an eye exam each year. Put yourself into the top half of the class by calling us at 573-335-3937 to schedule your appointment.

Today is World Sight Day. We are thankful for the opportunity to do our part in helping people have healthy eyes and good vision.

We are trying to stay healthy so that we can take better care of you. Flu shots today.

Happy first day of fall! Is it too early for pumpkin spice everything?

Have a great weekend!

Your opportunity to take advantage of this offer is just about over. If you want a chance to wear Precision 1 contact lenses AND get a box for FREE call our office to schedule your appointment at 573-335-3937.

We now have reusable FogBlocker cloths that help reduce fogging for $12. Come by and pick up one while we have them in stock.