Alabama Family Eye Care

Alabama Family Eye Care Dr. Melissa Curl, O.D. Dr. Allison Wirt, O.D.

Eyes tired after hours of screen time? Try the 20-20-20 rule: Take a quick break every 20 minutes, to focus on something...
09/03/2026

Eyes tired after hours of screen time? Try the 20-20-20 rule: Take a quick break every 20 minutes, to focus on something at least 20 feet away for 20 seconds. And remember to blink!

Blurry vision isn't the only issue we look for during an eye exam. Modern testing helps us identify eye teaming problems...
09/01/2026

Blurry vision isn't the only issue we look for during an eye exam. Modern testing helps us identify eye teaming problems, focusing difficulties, astigmatism, and other conditions that can significantly impact how your student learns and plays sports.

Contact lenses can be a great option for active students who play sports or participate in extracurricular activities. A...
08/31/2026

Contact lenses can be a great option for active students who play sports or participate in extracurricular activities. A comprehensive eye exam with your optometrist will help determine whether contacts are a safe and appropriate choice for your student this year.

Q: My child never says they can't see. Could they still have a vision problem? A: Absolutely. Many children assume every...
08/28/2026

Q: My child never says they can't see. Could they still have a vision problem?
A: Absolutely. Many children assume everyone sees the way they do. Squinting, headaches, or holding books close may be their way of saying, "I can't see."

Did you know? Children's eye exams have evolved far beyond simply reading letters on a chart. Today's comprehensive exam...
08/27/2026

Did you know? Children's eye exams have evolved far beyond simply reading letters on a chart. Today's comprehensive exams evaluate eye health, focusing ability, eye coordination, and many other visual skills that support both learning and athletic performance.

Today's lightweight lens materials are thinner, stronger, and more impact resistant than ever before. Advances in lens t...
08/25/2026

Today's lightweight lens materials are thinner, stronger, and more impact resistant than ever before. Advances in lens technology make glasses more comfortable while delivering outstanding visual clarity. Come in and try on our new frame styles that just dropped!

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 A: Sometimes eye focusing problems or an outdated prescription make r...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.

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Hoover, AL
35244

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