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• posted: Jul. 21, 2023

Getting regular pediatric eye care for your children can be important. If you live in St Johnsbury, VT, Montpelier, VT, Lancaster, VT, or Littleton, VT, you can count on an Read More

• posted: Jul. 05, 2023

Is Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) Surgery Right for You? You may want a permanent solution if you have a vision problem, like astigmatism or nearsightedness. You could wear glasses or Read More

• posted: May 25, 2023

Top 5 Causes of Dry Eye If you are experiencing dry eye syndrome, you may be familiar with the discomfort it brings. Dry eye can be caused by various factors, and Read More

• posted: May 19, 2023

How Smoking Affects the Eyes Over Time When it comes to health, there’s no great secret that cigarettes are not good for a person. Yet, like so many generations before, younger Read More

• posted: May 19, 2023

As people age, their eyes can change and slow down. Certain activities such as smoking or unhealthy eating can speed up this process. However, natural changes tend to occur over Read More

• posted: May 12, 2023

Shippee Family Eye Care, P.C, serves patients in Lancaster, NH, Littleton, NH, St. Johnsbury, VT, and Montpelier, VT, and provides optometry care to children of all ages. If your child Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2021

Cataracts are one of the most common conditions that older adults face with their vision. Our optometry experts at Shippee Family Eye Care, P.C. provide testing and treatment for cataracts. Read More

• posted: Apr. 26, 2021

Glaucoma is a cluster of eye diseases that can lead to blindness. High eye pressure leads to damage in the optic nerve. The condition is common in people 60 years Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2020

How to Choose Between Contact Lenses and Eyeglasses As we age, it is very common to experience a degree of blurry vision. To help correct this, you will need to receive Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2020

Common Questions Asked About Diabetic Retinopathy A complication that all diabetics should be aware of is diabetic retinopathy. This condition causes eye problems and even blindness if your diabetes is not Read More

• posted: Jun. 16, 2020

Orthokeratology: FAQ At Shippee Family Eye Care, we specialize in several niche areas. Orthokeratology, also known as Ortho-K, or Overnight Corrective Vision, is just one of many services that we offer. Read More

• posted: Apr. 20, 2020

Polarized Glasses From Our Eye Doctors While sunglasses may look fashionable, they have a greater purpose for the eye. Sunglasses block out the harmful rays of the sun that can eventually Read More

• posted: Apr. 15, 2020

Overview of Glaucoma Shippee Family Eye Care, P.C., offers optometry care to patients in the Montpelier, Lancaster, and St. Johnsbury area. Your eyes are important and should be examined every year, Read More

• posted: Mar. 23, 2020

Protecting Your Eyes From the Sun It is a known fact, that our eyes require sun protection. When we wear glasses, it may feel more complicated, however, there is a solution. Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2020

Benefits of Seeing an Optometrist to Improve Sports Eye Safety Playing sports is a great physical activity for people of all ages. Not only is it fun to play, but sports Read More

• posted: Jul. 25, 2019

Protect Your Eyes from the Sun Here at Shippee Family Eye Care, P.C., we want to assist you with getting the most out of your vision and eye health. This includes Read More