Cary Family Eye Care

Cary Family Eye Care Cary Family Eye Care is a family-owned, local eye care practice serving Cary, NC. We accept most vision and medical insurance, and all ages of patients.

We provide comprehensive eye health evaluations, contact lens evaluations including for bifocal or astigmatism, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and injuries. We are not a chain...we are a family-owned practice dedicated to taking care of all of your eye care needs.

For Dr. Kelly Barnes, optometry is all about connection. Since opening the doors to our practice in 2008, her favorite p...
08/15/2026

For Dr. Kelly Barnes, optometry is all about connection. Since opening the doors to our practice in 2008, her favorite part of the job has been watching our surrounding communities and patients' families grow and change over the years.

Originally from Reading, Pennsylvania, Dr. Barnes earned degrees in both Biology and Spanish from the University of Scranton before completing her Doctor of Optometry degree at Southern College of Optometry. Her extensive training includes a semester abroad in Segovia, Spain, a medical mission trip to Costa Rica, and a residency at Dimock Community Health Center in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

As she puts it, it never gets old seeing a child start smiling behind the phoropter when they see what the world is supposed to look like.

Dr. Barnes resides right here in Cary with Dr. Dwight Barnes and their two children, Nathan and Ella. In her free time, you can find her reading or planning her next travel adventure.

Dr. Barnes is currently accepting both English and Spanish-speaking new patients! Click the link in our bio to schedule your family's next visit with her.

Maximum sun safety requires looking beyond just a standard pair of sunglasses during the brightest months of the year. O...
08/13/2026

Maximum sun safety requires looking beyond just a standard pair of sunglasses during the brightest months of the year. Overhead sunlight can easily bounce over the top of your eyewear, reducing your visual clarity and causing unnecessary muscle tension.

What you gain by pairing a hat, your shades, and a great SPF:

✨ Total Glare Elimination: Shading your eyes from above allows your polarized lenses to work at their absolute peak performance.

🔥 Complete Skin Defense: Protecting the skin on your face is an essential step in protecting your eyes from UV damage. We just stocked the new Elta MD UV Skin Recovery SPF in-store! It comes in both clear and a redness-canceling green tint to keep your skin calm and shielded.

🎯 Crisp Visual Contrast: Removing stray light improves your depth perception and makes colors look vibrant and sharp.

Upgrade your summer gear with a high-coverage look that keeps your eyes and skin fully protected. ☀️

Visit caryfamilyeyecare.com or click the link in our bio to schedule a visit, or stop by the clinic to grab your Elta MD SPF and explore our latest summer arrivals!

08/11/2026

A child’s glasses getting noticeably thicker every single year is a clear sign that their myopia is actively progressing. Think of myopia management as a protective time machine for your child’s eyes, using specialized treatments to slow down the physical elongation of the eye before it impacts their future.

Why getting ahead of nearsightedness matters for their adult life:

👓 Lower Prescriptions: Actively slowing the progression keeps their lenses significantly thinner and their natural vision much clearer.

🛡️ Healthier Eyes: Keeping the prescription lower dramatically reduces their lifetime risk of serious conditions like retinal detachment and glaucoma.

🏃‍♂️ Lifestyle Freedom: Managing myopia early gives them more comfort and flexibility for sports, hobbies, and daily school activities.

Stop waiting for the next stronger pair of glasses and take control of their visual health today.

Visit caryfamilyeyecare.com or click the link in our bio to book a specialized myopia management consultation!

The summer screen-time spike is officially here, but your child's developing eyes need a healthy dose of natural sunligh...
08/10/2026

The summer screen-time spike is officially here, but your child's developing eyes need a healthy dose of natural sunlight. Outdoor light triggers an essential dopamine release in the retina, which acts as a powerful, natural brake to slow down myopia progression.

Why outdoor play is a summer priority:

☀️ Natural Growth Control: Sunlight actively helps prevent the eye from elongating too quickly, protecting their long-term vision health.

🌳 Visual Variety: Playing outside forces their eyes to practice focusing at long distances, giving them a much-needed break from close-up screen strain.

🔋 Physical Reset: Swapping tablet time for outdoor activities builds full-body health while giving their visual system time to relax.

Balance the digital devices with plenty of fresh air and sunshine to protect their future sight.

Visit caryfamilyeyecare.com or click the link in our bio to book your child's myopia consultation today!

A successful school year starts long before the first bell rings, and ensuring your child can see perfectly is step numb...
08/06/2026

A successful school year starts long before the first bell rings, and ensuring your child can see perfectly is step number one. Children depend heavily on their visual system to absorb information, so catching changes early keeps them from falling behind.

What a comprehensive exam provides:

🎯 Peak Alignment: We look beyond basic sight to ensure their eyes track smoothly together across a printed page or screen.

🛡️ Early Protection: Catching hidden functional issues ensures your child will not spend the first semester struggling with headaches.

🎨 Framework for Success: Crisp vision directly supports better coordination, faster reading comprehension, and happier learning habits.

Set them up for a safe and completely stress-free transition into their next grade.

Visit caryfamilyeyecare.com or click the link in our bio to secure an appointment online!

Squinting is often dismissed as just a natural part of a bright summer day, but it is actually a clear sign that your ey...
08/04/2026

Squinting is often dismissed as just a natural part of a bright summer day, but it is actually a clear sign that your eyes are in a state of constant overexertion. When your sunglasses fail to provide adequate protection, your brain forces your facial muscles to tighten just to block out the excess glare.

How professional-grade lenses change your summer:

☀️ Zero Muscle Strain: Proper polarization acts as an instant relief button, allowing your eyes and forehead to stay completely relaxed.

🧠 No Mid-Afternoon Fog: Eliminating repetitive facial tension stops those painful summer headaches before they start.

🛡️ True Eye Protection: Premium lenses filter out harmful rays instead of forcing your eyes to do all the heavy lifting.

Give your eyes a much-needed break from the harsh July glare.

Visit caryfamilyeyecare.com or click the link in our bio to book an appointment, or stop by the office to test out our polarized collections!

Big dreams deserve the absolute best support as we celebrate Children's Eye Health Month this August. Prioritizing a com...
08/03/2026

Big dreams deserve the absolute best support as we celebrate Children's Eye Health Month this August. Prioritizing a comprehensive eye care exam right now ensures your child will not spend the first semester struggling to keep up with reading assignments or sports practices.

What a dedicated August exam provides:

🎯 Peak Performance: Proper vision alignment gives your child an immediate advantage in both academic and social settings.

💪 Visual Stamina: Custom vision care builds the strength needed to handle increased screen time and textbook reading.

🎨 Early Detection: We screen for hidden functional issues that standard school vision charts completely miss.

Give your student a major head start before the chaotic autumn routine takes over.

Visit caryfamilyeyecare.com or click the link in our bio to lock in an appointment online!

The August calendar fills up incredibly fast between chaotic school supply lists and last-minute sports physicals. Takin...
07/30/2026

The August calendar fills up incredibly fast between chaotic school supply lists and last-minute sports physicals. Taking care of your child's eye exam during the quiet summer weeks means one less major task to stress over during the back-to-school scramble.

Why getting ahead of the crowd matters:

☀️ Zero Schedule Stress: Securing an appointment now lets you pick a time that perfectly fits your summer routine.

📚 Academic Readiness: Clear vision is essential for learning, and catching tracking or focus issues early prevents classroom struggles.

🏃‍♂️ Sports Prep: Ensuring their vision is sharp gives them a massive head start before team practices even begin.

Help them start the next grade with total confidence and clear sight.

Visit caryfamilyeyecare.com or click the link in our bio to book their exam today!

07/28/2026

Waiting until adulthood to start wearing quality sun protection leaves young eyes completely vulnerable to harsh overhead rays. Introducing premium, UV-protected sunglasses early ensures your child builds a healthy lifelong habit while keeping their vision crystal clear.

The quick breakdown:

🧢 Maximum Defence: Quality youth frames cut off the harsh sun rays that standard fashion glasses miss completely.

👁️ Reduced Strain: Stopping overhead glare prevents the mid-afternoon eye strain that ruins a perfect day at the lake.

🙌 Unrestricted Play: Lightweight, comfortable designs distribute weight perfectly so they can run and play completely frame-free.

Ensure your family's visual system is fully prepared for your next outdoor adventure.

Visit caryfamilyeyecare.com or click the link in our bio to secure an appointment or stop by to shop our high-coverage frames!

Standard glasses are great for focusing your sight, but they cannot always fix how your eyes and brain actually work tog...
07/27/2026

Standard glasses are great for focusing your sight, but they cannot always fix how your eyes and brain actually work together. When your visual system gets out of sync, it creates a silent struggle with reading comprehension, balance, and daily focus.

Why functional vision training makes a difference:

👁️ Dynamic Treatment: We treat the eye as an active system to fix the root cause of tracking and alignment issues.

🧠 Zero Mental Fog: Building your visual stamina eliminates the exhaustion that comes from daily screen strain.

📈 Life Performance: Improved coordination directly boosts everything from your work productivity to sports reactions.

Take a proactive step toward comfortable, clear vision today.

Visit caryfamilyeyecare.com or click the link in our bio to schedule your specialized assessment!

Address

7560 Carpenter Fire Station Road , Suite 205
Cary, NC
27519

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+19194657400

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