Dr. David Baxter, Optometrist

Dr. David Baxter, Optometrist Comprehensive eye care and full service treatment and management of eye conditions from a locally-ow

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!

Hey parents: Backpacks, notebooks, and new shoes are important—but so is clear vision. Schedule your child's back-to-sch...
07/29/2026

Hey parents: Backpacks, notebooks, and new shoes are important—but so is clear vision. Schedule your child's back-to-school eye exam now before our calendar fills up, and help set them up for a successful year in the classroom.

Sunglasses bring iconic style while performing a critical healthcare function. From Audrey Hepburn to Tom Cruise and oth...
07/28/2026

Sunglasses bring iconic style while performing a critical healthcare function. From Audrey Hepburn to Tom Cruise and other music and Hollywood icons, sunglasses have evolved dramatically. Today, they offer the best of both worlds: Exceptional eye protection and timeless style.

Myth: Brown eyes don't need sunglasses.Busted: Everyone’s eyes need UV protection. While lighter-colored eyes may be mor...
07/24/2026

Myth: Brown eyes don't need sunglasses.
Busted: Everyone’s eyes need UV protection. While lighter-colored eyes may be more sensitive to bright light, every eye color is at risk for sun-related eye damage. UV protection is important for everyone.

Modern technology solves an ancient problem: 2,000 years ago, Arctic dwellers carved narrow slits into primitive sunglas...
07/21/2026

Modern technology solves an ancient problem: 2,000 years ago, Arctic dwellers carved narrow slits into primitive sunglasses made from bone to reduce snow glare. Today's polarized lenses use advanced optical technology to achieve the same goal with remarkable clarity.

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New Bern, NC
28562

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Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm

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