I don’t know about you, but from the day I became a wife, it’s seemed as if I also became a mom… to my man-child. Okay, maybe he’s not that bad :) He’s made grand strides in six years. Now, if only his laundry (oil stains are the bane of my existence) would wash, dry, fold and put itself away. I kid… ish.
Anyway, part of being married involves ensuring your healthcare needs and those of family members (whether spouse, children, or fur babies) are met. Brian has recently taken to seeing a primary care doctor (I’m so proud!) but beyond that, I have to be diligent in making sure he sees other doctors such as the dentist and the eye doctor.
I noticed that he’s complained of eye strain, eye fatigue and not being able to see well. Having been a near-sighted person all my life until receiving LASIK eye surgery 12 years ago, I wasn’t able to tell if he was having problems with nearby objects or far away objects. So, I proposed he see the eye doctor.
You guys. That was three years ago. THREE.
It was pulling teeth to get him to the dentist, as he needed a molar pulled (no pun intended) but the eye doctor was a different story. He didn’t want to deal with eye dilation and shades for hours on end after a vision appointment.
I honestly couldn’t blame him. I remember year after year inevitably suffering exaggerated eye blurriness after my eye exams that required wearing shades indoors before it was an actual thing. So I knew I had to trick him convince him that this time it would be different. This time, he could go right back to work without looking like a drug lord with big shades at his desk.
That’s why I brought him to see Dr. Womack at the Pearle Vision Eye Care Center in Jacksonville, Florida. Since Brian needs to see the value in taking time away from work, I knew that I needed to take him to an eye center that builds relationships with you, your family, and throughout the neighborhood. Even better, Pearle Vision doesn’t need to dilate your eyes. They have a nifty machine that takes pictures of the INSIDES of your eyeballs.
I was convinced that if this didn’t motivate my man-child, nothing would.
Before Brian met with Dr. Womack, one of the Pearle Vision technicians prepared him for the Optomap retinal exam. It was really cool watching how the machine took pictures of his eyes (stay tuned for a video in an upcoming post!). Margie was super nice and helped Brian relax during the exam.
After that, Dr. Womack explained to us what we were seeing in the Optomap retinal exam results. We learned that Brian has astigmatism, but other than that, his retinas look really healthy which help Brian ignore me when I’m asking him to take out the trash. Thanks, doc, for confirming what this man-child’s wife has known all along.
We finished up by the familiar refraction test. I can’t tell you how many times I wanted to yell out ONE! or TWO! when Dr. Womack asked Brian which lens he saw better through. But then I thought it was probably wiser to allow the man-child enjoy his visit so as not to ruin our good fortune. I was a good wife and didn’t provoke the man-child :)
All in all, both man-child and wife were extremely pleased with the genuine, high-quality, expert eye care we received from Dr. Womack and the wonderful team at Pearle Vision. Brian specifically mentioned how he appreciated Dr. Womack’s explanations during the consultation, because he felt that the doctor was able to express the value of his visit in a non-sales-pitch kind of way. I sincerely believe that the Optomap digital retinal exam was what sold Brian on seeing the local eye doctor. I’m very happy to report that it exceeded our expectations!
Thank you, Doctor Womack, for helping make this doctor’s visit a memorable one for both me and my man-child! I was so pleased with the service that I plan to go back to have my own eyes checked!
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Do you wear eyeglasses? Do you have any tips for convincing your loved ones (or yourself!) to visit the doctor?
kelly says
Yes, I wear eyeglasses. My tip is to just schedule the appointment and write it on the calendar. Once you have the date set, it’s more of a hassle to cancel it, so you end up going.
Ray Ray Cartucci says
I’m still trying to convince myself to get my eyes checked. I know my vision is no longer perfect…..and I need glasses.I will get checked soon though…I’ll take this as a sign.
Ray Ray Cartucci says
https://twitter.com/RayrayCrisman/status/618412846938914816 here is a tweet too!
Lisa Brown says
I wear glasses; they are uncomfortable to wear so I only wear them while driving. I always encourage family to get their eyes checked.
Lisa Brown says
my tweet https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/618436624624525312
Julie Wood says
I wear eyeglasses, and it is very important when getting older to get your eyes checked every year! My Dad is diabetic and I make sure to get his eyes checked every year. And we both go on the same day to the same Doctor’s office to get our eyes checked. It makes it easy.
jewelwood55(at)gmail(dot)com
Julie Wood says
Tweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/618437915199148032
jewelwood55(at)gmail(dot)com
Natalie says
I used to wear glasses but now no longer need them but both my mom and brother have worn glasses their entire life. My family is generally good about getting their eyes checked but I usually give them a friendly reminder. [email protected]
Lisette says
Lucky you! I’m sure your mom and brother would love to know they no longer need to have their eyes dilated!
Natalie says
tweet https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/618446096587591680 [email protected]
Bekah @ re•solve says
You had me at “don’t need to dialate”! I wear contacts (and have backup glasses that are a good 8+ years old, time to update!) and convince myself to go when they run out :)
Lisette says
Girrrrrl. I’m telling you–best thing ever! After I saw Brian’s exam I want to get one too!
mami2jcn says
Yes, I’ve been wearing prescription glasses for watching TV and driving since I was 15.
mami2jcn at gmail dot com
mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/618476594781396992
bellagirl07 says
I wear prescription reading glasses and sure need a new pair. Tips for family to see the doctor is it is important to keep up on these appointments.
heather [email protected]
Kelly says
I don’t have a man child but I have a hard enough time getting myself there (whoops!)
Kristen says
I do wear glasses, and my ophthalmologist is getting ready to retire, so I might need to check this out…
chambanachik says
I’m blind without my glasses so regular checkups are a must for me! I don’t mind going, because I get excited about new frames. :)
chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com
Elena says
I don’t wear eyeglasses. My tip is to be a good example for your family and get yourself checked first
elena150980 at yahoo dot com
Elena says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/619635804168556544
JessieC says
I wear eyeglasses. My tip for convincing my loved ones to visit the doctor is to tell them it is one great way to live a healthier life.
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
JessieC says
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/619694516979695617
Cindy says
I wear contacts. I make my appontment in my birthday month.
maria cantu says
I have worn eyeglasses for almost forty years.
MCantu1019 at aol dot com
onefrugalgirl says
I don’t wear glasses and I have no idea how to convince loved ones to go to the doctor. It’s always a struggle :(
onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com
latanya t says
Yes, I wear glasses. My husband goes when I go.
dlatany at gmail dot com
latanya t says
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/624916669459120128
dlatany at gmail dot com
Rebecca W says
I wear contact lenses and try to keep up with regular appointments.
Margaret Smith says
Yes, I wear glasses. I take care of making the appointments for my husband and kids, so it’s easy to get them to go for a yearly exam.
Thanks so much.
Margaret Smith says
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/peg42/status/626930621026312192
Thanks again.
rachel says
I do indeed! And have been since I was in first grade!
Robin says
Right now, I can get by with reading glasses!
Elle says
I have prescription glasses but I only really wear them for driving and reading.
Elle says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/634065538604498948
Shannon says
I don’t wear glasses and I take my eyes for granted!
Henria O. says
I wear glasses daily. I’m really not sure how to convince my husband to visit the eye doctor. I’ve been trying to convince him to visit the dentist for six months and it hasn’t worked yet.
sazzyfrazz at gmail dot com
Tina m says
Yes, I wear eyeglasses. I need glasses when I drive!
Tina m says
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/635645043034955776
D Schmidt says
I do wear them, I go for an annual exam because I realize its important.
Katherine says
We all wear glasses here so it is no problem getting them to go to eye doctor
Katherine says
https://twitter.com/mkjmc/status/639476501382078464
Tara O. says
I don’t currently wear eyeglasses. My tip for getting loved ones to the eye doctor (works for me) is to treat them to lunch at their favorite restaurant afterwards!
Amy C. says
My whole family either wears glasses or contacts. I’m fortunate to have a hubby who stays up-to-date with his check-ups.
Kerry says
I don’t wear glasses. But, my daughters do. It was pretty easy to convince them to go to the Dr’s – since they realized they would see better in school!
Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/646466302358474752
Gina M says
Since our insurance covers routine visits it encourages me to go and take advantage of the checkup.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com
Gina M says
tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/647455534849859584
angie says
I do where glasses. I don’t have any tips on how to get people to do what they should want to do anyway, take care of themselves. Guilt? HAHAHAHA! Seriously, it does work wonders, even though it is bad. hahaha!
Cynthia C says
I have glasses but don’t wear them much. I’m more concerned with eye health and that’s why I go for regular exams, as does everyone in my family.
Kathleen says
I do wear glasses but no, i dont have any tips, sorry!
kport207 at gmail dot com
Susan Smith says
I do wear glasses so I go have yearly eye checkups. My husband and daughter do yearly too.
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/648288370322345984
Shannon says
Yes, I wear glasses. I need to convince my hubby who hasn’t gone in about 4 years. I’ll be looking for tips!
Shannon says
https://twitter.com/shiebs24b/status/649659227024134144
Debbie B says
i don’t wear glasses but i probably need them at least for reading –
Debbie B says
i posted a tweet here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/649742376634716160
Aurelie Red says
Yes I do wear glasses and I go to see the eye doctor once a year, it is very important for me. Thanks so much !
amanda sakovitz says
I do wear glasses and know its important to go yearly.
Thomas Murphy says
I do not wear eyeglasses. People should go to the eye doctor because your eyes are one of the most important things to take care of.
Denise L says
I don’t wear glasses. My husband is pretty good with a gentle suggestion, almost like me giving him permission to go to the doctor. Unfortunately, we’ve both been lax about going to the eye doctor.
Emily N. says
I do not have to wear eyeglasses. My mom and I went to the eye doctor together as support and motivation.
Emily N. says
tweet https://twitter.com/prizepuzzle/status/650132484198375425
Margie says
Yes, I do wear prescription glasses, as does my husband. We both care about our eye health, so it doesn’t take convincing to go to our appointments.
Ellie Wright says
I only wear reading glasses, but I know I need an exam. It’s been a while since I’ve been.
Ellie Wright says
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/650365009135030273`
WHITNEY says
I actually don’t wear glasses. I have been blessed enough to have fantastic eyesight!
WHITNEY says
I sent out a tweet: https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/650381097201614848
Kathryn C says
#SweepstakesEntry- comment
I do wear glasses. I think it helps to encourage a friend or loved one to get their eyes checked if there are sales- such as “buy one exam, get 1/2 off, etc” Sad but true
KC
[email protected]
Kathryn C says
my #SweepstakesEntry tweet:
https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/650392883640426497
KC
[email protected]
Wanda McHenry says
I no longer wear glasses since my cataract surgery and I love it! My husband is very good about his yearly eye doctor visits and doesn’t need convincing.
Wanda McHenry says
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/650406655650328576
Tabathia B says
I wear eyeglasses, used to wear contact lenses years ago. No advice really if the person doesn’t have insurance except to wait for a good deal online or at the center
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Tabathia B says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/650420551467573248
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Brian says
It’s so cool they have a machine that can take pictures of the insides of your eyeballs. I know getting the dilation is my least favorite part of an eye exam so glad there are alternatives! Thanks for sharing.