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10/19/2026

We’ll say it louder for the people in the back: face paint beats a mask. 🎨
A mask slides sideways the second a kid starts running, and the eye holes never line up with where their eyes actually are. Face paint can’t slip, can’t block their view, and kids genuinely like it better.
Just a few rules so nobody wakes up on November 1st with sore, red eyes:
✅ Test a dab on the inside of the arm a day or two early — some skin doesn’t agree with it, and you want to find that out before the costume is on
❌ Keep it off the eyelids and the lash line
❌ Skip craft glitter. Those flakes are sharp, they migrate, and they end up in eyes
✅ Use products actually labeled for use on skin, not craft paint
✅ Wash it ALL off before bed, no matter how tired everyone is
If eyes end up red, itchy, watery or light-sensitive the next day, don’t just wait it out — give us a call.
Happy painting! 🎃👻

10/15/2026

Thinking about colored contacts to finish off a costume? Read this first. 👁️
Decorative contact lenses are medical devices — the same as any other contact lens. Selling them without a prescription is illegal in the U.S. But they still turn up every October in costume shops, gas stations, pop-up Halloween stores and all over the internet, usually labeled “one size fits all.”
There’s no such thing. Eyes vary in size and curve, and a lens that doesn’t match yours can scrape the cornea, trap bacteria underneath, and trigger an infection serious enough to cause permanent vision loss. People lose sight over this every year, from a costume accessory they wore for one night.
If you want the look, do it right:
✅ Get an eye exam and a real prescription first — even if your vision is perfect
✅ Buy only from a licensed seller
❌ Never share a pair with a friend
❌ Never sleep in them
And if your eyes get red, painful, or light-sensitive after wearing any contact lens, take it out and call an eye doctor the same day. Don’t wait it out.
You can absolutely have the creepy eyes. Give us a call and we’ll fit you with the real thing. 🎃

10/06/2026

Nearly half of all eye injuries happen at home, yet only about 1 in 3 of us put on eye protection for home repairs or yard work. 🥽
Here’s a big reason why: if you wear glasses, most safety goggles don’t fit over them well. They fog, they pinch, they slide — so they end up on the workbench instead of your face.
There’s a better answer. We can make safety glasses in your prescription, built to ANSI Z87 impact standards, with side protection. No fogging up over your regular frames, no choosing between seeing clearly and staying safe.
And a reminder worth repeating: your everyday glasses are not eye protection. The lenses can shatter on impact and make an injury worse.
Ask us at your next visit, or give us a call — it’s a quick conversation and it’s the kind of thing you only regret not doing once.

09/29/2026

Sports Eye Safety Month isn’t just about prevention — it’s knowing what to do when something does happen. 👁️
✅ DO rest a cold compress gently over the eye
✅ DO blink and let tears flush out a speck of dirt
✅ DO rinse with saline or clean running water
❌ DON’T press on the eye or rub it
❌ DON’T try to pull out anything stuck in it
❌ DON’T shake off pain or blurry vision and keep playing
Pain, swelling, or any change in vision after a hit? Get it looked at right away. What seems minor can be more serious than it looks. Save this post so it’s there when you need it.

09/24/2026

Different sports need different protection. Here’s a quick guide from the American Academy of Ophthalmology: 🏆

🏀 For basketball, soccer, racquet sports, and field hockey, wear sports goggles with polycarbonate lenses.
⚾ For baseball, ice hockey, and lacrosse, wear a helmet with a polycarbonate face shield or wire cage.

Wear glasses or contacts? You still need proper protection over them. Save this post for the next time you’re shopping for gear, and share it with a sports parent who needs it! 💚💜

09/20/2026

Here’s what to look for in sports eyewear:
✅ Polycarbonate lenses, which are shatter-resistant and built for impact
✅ ASTM certification, which means it meets sports safety standards
✅ Gear in good shape, so replace anything cracked or yellowed

Need prescription sports eyewear or have questions about what’s right for your athlete? Ask us at your next visit!

09/18/2026

September is Sports Eye Safety Month, and here’s the number every athlete and sports parent should know: about 90% of sports-related eye injuries can be prevented with the right protective eyewear. 👀🏀⚾

One stray elbow, ball, or finger is all it takes. Before the next practice or game, make sure your athlete’s eyes are protected. It’s one of the easiest wins of the season.

09/11/2026

Today we pause to remember the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001.
We hold their families close in our thoughts, and we give thanks for the first responders, service members, and neighbors who showed us what courage looks like, then and every day since.
With gratitude and remembrance,
The Barrow Eye Center family

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Barrow Eye Center! 🇺🇸
Our office is closed today so our team can rest and enjoy the day with family. We’ll be back to regular hours Tuesday, September 8.
However you’re spending it — grilling, fishing, or finally catching up on rest — we hope it’s a good one. And if you’re outside, don’t forget the sunglasses. 😎
📍 Russellville, KY

Address

102 Armory Drive
Russellville, KY
42276

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12707258382

Website

http://barroweyecenter.com/, https://barroweyecenter-visionsource.com/2023/01/12/tips-on-maintaining-healthy-eyesight/

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