Walker Eyecare

Walker Eyecare Dr. Walker has been serving Asheboro for over 40 years. We offer Comprehensive Eye Exams, treatment

Q: Why does my child get headaches after homework? A: Sometimes eye focusing problems or an outdated prescription make r...
08/21/2026

Q: Why does my child get headaches after homework?
A: Sometimes eye focusing problems or an outdated prescription make reading more demanding. A comprehensive eye exam can determine whether vision is contributing to the problem. Contact us to schedule your appointment today!

A comprehensive eye exam with your optometrist evaluates much more than distance vision. We assess how your child's eyes...
08/18/2026

A comprehensive eye exam with your optometrist evaluates much more than distance vision. We assess how your child's eyes focus, work together, and track words across a page—important visual skills that support reading and learning every day.

Growing kids often outgrow their prescriptions (sort of like how they outgrow their shoes). Annual eye exams help ensure...
08/17/2026

Growing kids often outgrow their prescriptions (sort of like how they outgrow their shoes). Annual eye exams help ensure that your student’s glasses or contact lenses continue providing the clear vision they need to ace the school year.

Q: My student doesn't complain about their vision. Do they still need an eye exam? A: Yes. Many children don't realize t...
08/14/2026

Q: My student doesn't complain about their vision. Do they still need an eye exam?
A: Yes. Many children don't realize they see poorly because they have nothing to compare it to. Annual comprehensive eye exams can detect problems before they affect learning this school year.

Myth: If your child passes a school vision screening, their eyes are healthy. Busted: Screenings usually check only basi...
08/12/2026

Myth: If your child passes a school vision screening, their eyes are healthy.
Busted: Screenings usually check only basic distance and near vision. They often miss problems with focusing, eye teaming, depth perception, and eye movement that can interfere with learning.

Back-to-school means more than new pens and notebooks. With 80% of learning coming in through the visual system, student...
08/10/2026

Back-to-school means more than new pens and notebooks. With 80% of learning coming in through the visual system, students must see clearly to read, learn, and participate in class. Is it time to schedule your student’s appointment?

Here's one school assignment you can finish early: Schedule your child's back-to-school eye exam. Call today to reserve ...
08/07/2026

Here's one school assignment you can finish early: Schedule your child's back-to-school eye exam. Call today to reserve your preferred appointment before the back-to-school rush begins.

Myth: You don’t need sunglasses on cloudy days.Busted: Think again. Up to 80% of UV rays pass through clouds. Even on ov...
08/05/2026

Myth: You don’t need sunglasses on cloudy days.
Busted: Think again. Up to 80% of UV rays pass through clouds. Even on overcast days, your eyes still absorb harmful ultraviolet light, making sunglasses a smart choice year-round.

“Should I wear polarized sunglasses? Do they really make a difference?” When patients ask that, we say: Absolutely. Pola...
08/03/2026

“Should I wear polarized sunglasses? Do they really make a difference?” When patients ask that, we say: Absolutely. Polarization reduces the painful reflected glare from roads, water, snow, and windshields, helping you see more clearly while reducing eye fatigue and squinting.

Myth: Really dark sunglasses always offer better protection.Busted: Very dark lenses without proper UV protection can in...
07/31/2026

Myth: Really dark sunglasses always offer better protection.
Busted: Very dark lenses without proper UV protection can increase harmful UV exposure because pupils open wider. Look for sunglasses that block 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Need a pair? Come see our new styles!

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971 S Cox Street
Asheboro, NC
27203

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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