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How to Get Your Man-Child to the Eye Doctor

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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.

eye chart - Pearle Vision in Jacksonville Florida

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.

Pearle Vision in Jacksonville, Florida. St. John's Town Center.

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.

B Optomap exam Pearle Vision - Jacksonville FL
Right before the Optomap digital retinal exam.
Retina digital exam image - Pearle Vision in Jacksonville Florida
B’s Optomap Retinal Exam results.

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.

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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.

eye exam by Dr. Womack at Pearle Vision in St. Johns Town Center, Jacksonville, FL

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 :)

Dr Womack - Pearle Vision in Jacksonville Florida
The happy patient with clear vision after his (fun!) eye exams at Pearle Vision.

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!

Lisette with Dr. Womack at Pearle Vision in Jacksonville, Florida, St. John's Town Center

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?

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Comments

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  4. 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.

  6. 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.

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  7. Julie Wood says

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  8. 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]

  10. 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 :)

  11. mami2jcn says

    Yes, I’ve been wearing prescription glasses for watching TV and driving since I was 15.

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

  13. 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]

  15. Kristen says

    I do wear glasses, and my ophthalmologist is getting ready to retire, so I might need to check this out…

  16. 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

  17. 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

  19. 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

  23. 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

  27. 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.

  34. 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

  40. 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!

  41. 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.

  42. 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!

  44. Gina M says

    Since our insurance covers routine visits it encourages me to go and take advantage of the checkup.

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  46. 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!

  47. 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.

  51. 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!

  55. 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 !

  57. 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.

  58. 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.

  59. Emily N. says

    I do not have to wear eyeglasses. My mom and I went to the eye doctor together as support and motivation.

  61. 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.

  62. Ellie Wright says

    I only wear reading glasses, but I know I need an exam. It’s been a while since I’ve been.

  66. 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]

  68. 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.

  70. 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

  72. 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.

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