We are dedicated to providing our patient family with uncompromising quality and personal eye health care, just as we ourselves would expect to receive.
Complete EyeCare Center was voted Best Vision Store in Henry County.
Thank you, neighbors, for honoring Complete EyeCare Center as the “Best Vision Store” in Henry County! This distinction is the result of a survey of Mt. Pleasant News readers done in November 2011. We are so thankful for the encouragement. It inspires us to keep improving so we can serve you even better in 2012!
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Complete EyeCare Center will donate $5 to Optometry Giving Sight for each facebook check-in during October (our goal is $500.) This is one way we’re participating in the World Sight Day Challenge.
Clear vision can be life-changing for those with limited access to eyecare.
$5 can provide an exam & pair of glasses to someone in a developing country, and that can transform the life of a child or adult living without access to basic eye care. Optometry Giving Sight has numerous stories of how eyecare can change a life–from an adult who was able to work for the first time, to a boy from the school for the blind who is now succeeding in regular school–all because they had correctable but previously untreated vision conditions.
Just stop in our office and use your mobile phone’s facebook app to “check in” and claim the deal! There’s no cost to you. If fact, we’ll have a small gift for you when you do.
You can also donate $5 to Optometry Giving Sight yourself by clicking here!
(Our facebook page is facebook.com/completeeye)
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Complete EyeCare Center Awarded #1 Optical Center
Dr. Olson Awarded #1 Optometrist
We are so grateful for all our patients and for the confidence you have placed in us. This award means a lot to us as we strive to fulfill our mission statement for you. ”We at Complete EyeCare Center are dedicated to providing our patient family with uncompromising quality and personal eye health care, just as we ourselves would expect to receive.”
We pledge to provide the same high quality service and materials to the people you care about and we welcome your referrals. We gladly accept new patients. If you are already a patient, we look forward to seeing you soon!
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Like our facebook page and get special benefits
Complete EyeCare Center has a facebook page. You can find it at www.facebook.com/completeeye
So what?
People who “like” our page will have some unique opportunities. Right now, they have the abilty to request appointments online. There’s also a place to write a recommendation. Soon there will be special deals for our facebook fans when they check-in to our page. Sometimes each check-in will result in us making a contribution to a charity! Occasionally there will be a random drawing with a prize for one of our facebook fans.
So if you’ve got facebook, you’ve got privileges with potential benefits–to yourself and others!
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See the entire Koali, Oga and Lightec collection. One day only!
On Saturday, March 26, 8 AM -1 PM at Complete EyeCare Center you get…
Fifty-off fun fashionable frames
Tasty Tazza Bella treats
(& you could win a $50 gas card!)
See the new collection of Koali, Öga & Lightec frame designs for men & women at our annual Trunk Show. Each spring we bring in the entire collection of one of our favorite frame lines. It’s a chance for our staff and our patients to get first dibs on the latest frame designs.
Besides the expanded selection, you get $50 Off all glasses or sunglasses purchased on March 26th* & you’ll be entered to win another $50 in gas. Or you may win a prize from HyVee, Family Video or Subway!
All prescriptions are welcome & this offer extends to your family and friends. Stop in Saturday and see how your eyewear can not only help you see better, but look better!
* $50 savings is on a complete pair (frame and lens purchase) of any prescription eyewear we carry. This special cannot be combined with other discounts or vision plans.
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Having visited our practice you know that we care about our patients and about protecting your vision. We are also concerned about people around the world who lack access to vision care. Because of this, Complete EyeCare Center is participating in the World Sight Day Challenge.
The World Sight Day Challenge is a campaign coordinated by Optometry Giving Sight to raise funds for projects that provide vision care, local training and infrastructure support for people who are blind or vision impaired due to uncorrected refractive error – simply the need for an eye exam and a pair of glasses.
Our practice will raise funds for the World Sight Day Challenge by matching the first $500 donated to this cause throughout the month of October.
Please join us in helping to give sight to people in need by making a donation of any amount. It’s easy to do. Just stop in our office, or donate online by clicking here. Sponsor Us
Together we can help transform lives. Here’s just one example:
Nlando was helped by Optometry Giving Sight
9 year old Nlando lives in a township in South Africa where the average family income is just $7 per day. Nlando struggled to see clearly until she received an eye exam and pair of glasses thanks to the support of Optometry Giving Sight. Having new glasses will enable her to learn at school. Because education can lead to freeedom from poverty, her future is likely to be much brighter.
Find out more about Optometry Giving Sight’s World Sight Day Challenge at www.givingsight.org. (You can see a video of a young man who had spent years in a school for the blind, and is now studying engineering in a regular school because his vision problem was corrected by a pair of glasses!)
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An 1881 political cartoon depicts Guiteau, assassin of President Garfield.
An upcoming theatre production will feature Mt. Pleasant performers, including Complete EyeCare Center’s Dr. Christopher Olson, portraying a historic court trial with Mt. Pleasant ties. The prosecutor in the case was George B. Corkhill of Mt. Pleasant, who graduated from Iowa Wesleyan in 1859 and was District Attorney for the District of Columbia at the time of the trial.
The real-life drama entitled The Trial of the Assassin Guiteau is about the man who shot President James Garfield in 1881 and draws comparisons between the political and legal climate then and now. Images of the times and people will be projected behind the actors and readers. Cast members are Jim Beasley, David Edwards, John Hemsworth, Terry Hemsworth, Mark Kimzey, Christopher Olson, Lon Pugh, Angie Thomas, Kevin Wiley, Rick Williamson, and Brad Workman. The Director is David File.
Performances will be on April 23 and 24, 2010 at 7 PM at the Heatilator Center for the Performing Arts in Mt. Pleasant. Sponsored by the Harlan-Lincoln House, the shows are being offered to the public free of charge.
(If you would like more information about the play the Executive Director of Friends of the Harlan-Lincoln House, Lynn Ellsworth, can be reached by calling 319.385.6320.)
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Eye protection should be a major concern to all athletes
Approximately 72 percent of sports-related eye injuries occur in people younger than 25 years and approximately 43 percent occur in children younger than 15 years. (Source American Optometric Association.)
Nearly all of these injuries could have been avoided with proper eye protection. At age 23 I learned this lesson first-hand during a game of racquetball. After a trip to the emergency room and several stitches, we purchased sport goggles and have been advocates for protective eyewear ever since.
In outdoor sports, a laceration or poke to the eye isn’t the only thing we need protection from. Ultraviolet light exposure can also cause damage.
When properly prescribed, protective sports eyewear can actually enhance your athletic performance! So if you or a family member would like to return that volley better, improve a golf score, bag illusive fish & game, and be protected whatever the sport, talk to Dr. Olson about sports eyewear. Spring is here, along with a host of sports activities, so call Complete EyeCare Center today to schedule an appointment (319.385.9534).
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Christopher P. Olson, OD, FAAO
Christopher Olson, OD, FAAO, of Complete EyeCare Center in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, has been appointed to the national Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE). Dr. Olson serves the public as part of this 11-member Council “…to establish, maintain and apply standards to ensure the academic quality and continuous improvement of optometric education that reflect the evolving practice of optometry.”
The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) is the only accrediting body for professional optometric degree (O.D.) programs, optometric residency programs and optometric technician programs in the United States and Canada.
Both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation recognize the ACOE as a reliable authority concerning the quality of education of the programs the Council accredits.
Dr. Olson will soon be making his first ACOE site visit to the New England College of Optometry, where they have a Residency program in Pediatric Optometry.
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Complete EyeCare Center utilizes quality diagnostic instrumentation like the award winning Optovue RTVue
The RTVue visualizes the retina and underlying nerve fiber layers
When it was featured on Good Morning America in May 2007, the Optovue RTVue spectral OCT was one of only 100 worldwide. As soon as May 2008, Dr. Olson was introducing that same instrument to his patients in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, at Complete EyeCare Center.
The GMA reporter was “able to get access to one”, and you have that same benefit without traveling to a metropolitan center or university. Spectral OCT with the Optovue RTVue is a new generation of Optical Coherence Tomography for detection, classification, and management of ocular diseases and pathology.
Why should that interest you? Because this exciting tool has the ability to help Dr. Olson detect and treat progressive eye diseases at a much earlier stage. Slowing or stopping disease progression early means less likelihood of vision loss or blindness, and better health for you.
Several eye diseases, like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy have no symptoms in their early stages. But a skilled eye doctor using the RTVue can detect and manage them. Painless and quick, the ultra-high speed and high resolution features of the RTVue enable Dr. Olson to visualize retinal, anterior segment, and corneal tissue with ultra-high clarity.
Watch this interesting Good Morning America segment by clicking here.
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Most of us are trying to get the most value for our dollar these days. That’s why we want to make sure you know about our Second Pair Savings. You’re entitled to 50% off your second pair of prescription eyewear when it’s purchased on the same day. Not quite ready yet? We also offer 20% savings if the second pair is ordered within 90 days of your initial prescription eyewear purchase.
With all the great frame styles and lens options available, this gives you the option of having more than one pair of glasses–perhaps one for work and another for weekends, one more dressy and the other funky, one rimless with another in colorful plastic, one pair with Transitions changeable lenses and the other without, one for everyday use and the other for enjoying a special hobby, like sewing, reading, or playing piano, more comfortably. The options are endless. Patients also find this is a great way to get a pair of prescription sunglasses or computer glasses.
You may be wondering if this is a limited time offer. We’re happy to say we’ve given our patients this option for years, because we pass savings we receive from our optical lab on to you.
Save 50% on a second pair, every day, when you purchase your prescription eyewear at Complete EyeCare Center. Kind of gives new meaning to the phrase “think twice!” You can explore some of your options right now by going to our products page to see our frame collections.
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A significant number of visitors to our website find us from across the country because they are interested in Koali frames. They recognize excellent quality and design when they see it! We are currently working on a way to help serve those people who cannot visit our southeast Iowa office in person.
Koali designers are inspired by nature and their frames reflect the same organic, attractive lines–with names like Ginkgo, Begonia, and Fern. If you haven’t seen this frame collection, stop in and try them on for yourself at our downtown Mt. Pleasant office. You can also view images of them here.
Koali fans, did you know that there is a men’s line made by the same company called Öga? Öga, designed in Sweden, is inspired by contemporary architectural design. The collection is described as modern, geometric, and aesthetic. Some feature synthetic glass or wooden temples with mahogany, ebony, and oak tones. (Dr. Olson has two Öga frames himself.)
For those of you looking for modern drill mount or rimless frames with the same quality and production standards as Koali and Öga, you owe it to yourself to check out the Lightec frame collection. Made of surgical grade stainless steel they feature Alpha spring and screw free hinge systems. Lightec has light, contemporary frames for both men and women.
Our Eyewear Consultant will be glad to answer any questions you have about frames and lenses. Call our office at 319.385.9534 or stop in at Complete EyeCare Center today.
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Many eye problems can develop without you knowing. You may not even notice any change in your eyesight. But, diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal tears or detachments, and other health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure can be seen with a thorough exam of the retina. Until the optomap®, the only way to evaluate the retina for these abnormalities was to dilate the eyes–which can be time consuming and uncomfortable. Now a wide retinal image can be captured quickly and painlessly. Convenient for patients, while providing critical eye health information–that’s why we were the first in Iowa to introduce the technology! That’s also why optomap® technology was featured on an episode of the popular TV show “The Doctors.” (You can see the TV clip by clicking here.)
An optomap® Retinal Exam provides:
The optomap® Retinal Exam is fast, easy, and comfortable for all ages. To have the exam, you simply look into the device one eye at a time and you will see a comfortable flash of light to let you know the image of your retina has been taken. Your optomap® is immediately captured so Dr. Olson can evaluate and review it with you on a computer screen during your exam. Click here to see a video demonstration of the optomap experience.
Please schedule your annual optomap® Retinal Exam today by calling our office at 319.385.9534 .
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Current patients may be wondering what’s going on. Some have recently received a letter notifying them that we’ve updated their appoint time. There are some positive changes underway at Complete EyeCare Center and we are doing all we can to keep our patients informed.
We recently implemented a new patient schedule. The primary difference is that we’ve clustered eye exams together and other office visits together. After a trial period we’ve learned that this makes a significant difference in our ability to stay on time. Our aim is to improve our efficiency and minimize wait times for our patients!
The process of transitioning all our scheduled patients into this new format is complicated. Please read the letter carefully. As it says, discard any old appointment cards you have and please update your calendar. If the new time just won’t work, don’t hesitate to call our office to reschedule. We’ll gladly find a time that works better for you. Our phone number is 319-385-9534. Thank you for your cooperation as we strive to serve you better.
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All summer until RAGBRAI, buy a Rudy Project Sunglass Kit and get a free backpack or duffel, free cycling helmet, free spare lenses, free hat & free T-shirt. The value of the free gear alone is $250, but you get it all for only $220. On Fridays we’ll pay the shipping when you wear your official Mt. Pleasant RAGBRAI T-shirt, so you get the whole Rudy Project Gear Deal for just $200!
Free Shipping is offered exclusively at Complete EyeCare Center as part of Mt. Pleasant’s “RAGBRAI Fridays” during July. Your purchase includes Rudy Project’s Replacement Lens Guarantee and 3-year Limited Frame Warranty. The last day of this offer is July 24, 2009.
“Have a Blast” in Mt. Pleasant when we host RAGBRAI July 24, 2009!
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Koali, Oga, Lightec…these frame lines were featured at our annual Fashion EyeWear Event, but are available in our eyewear gallery throughout the year. By stopping in our office both men and women will find unique, fashionable frame designs inspired by the natural world. Some even feature real wood components. (You can view these collections from our Products tab.)
Once again, the Fashion EyeWear Event was held in conjuction with the Mt. Pleasant High School Interact Club’s See-Saw for Sight on May 9, 2009. Not only did they have fun, students were motivated by the knowledge that their efforts will help restore sight to the blind in India. The volunteers raised over $850 that will be matched several times by Rotary International. With the matching funds it is projected that their efforts will help another 270 of India’s afflicted, who will regain functional vision for work and daily life after having cataract surgery at a subsidized outreach clinic.
After learning of Rotary’s sight-saving clinic Dr. Olson and his family suggested the first Interact Club See-Saw for Sight event and have helped organize it each year. Complete EyeCare Center donated food, equipment, and radio time for the See-Saw for Sight event, and HyVee provided hot dogs. This local event, held annually at Complete EyeCare Center since 2006, has already helped over 1000 people.
Visitors to the dual events in May were offered free hot dogs, popcorn, beverages, and cookies, and twelve were door prize winners. Be watching for our next special event, to enjoy special savings, prizes and refreshments for yourself!
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It’s a sunny day in Mt. Pleasant, at least for now! During this spring’s activities I’ve been thankful for a good pair of sunglasses, whether I’m driving, doing yard work, or watching a high school tennis match. What a difference it makes in my comfort and enjoyment! If you are a contact lens wearer you especially know what I mean. We keep hearing more and more about the necessity of proper sun protection, for your skin and your eyes.
I’ll let you in on a little known fact. We have an expanded selection of great sunwear right here in Mt. Pleasant, in our eyewear gallery. Why not stop in and try some on during your lunch break today? If you’re interested in prescription sunwear, we have that too. (In fact, this Saturday you can save $50 on a pair of prescription sunglasses, during our annual Fashion & Eyewear Event!)
Hope you can get outside and enjoy the weather!
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You’re invited to help protect your baby’s eyes with a no-cost eye assessment.
Governor Chet Culver has declared InfantSEE Week as Monday, March 23 - Friday, March 27, 2009. If your infant is six to twelve months old, this is the perfect time to schedule an InfantSEE eye assessment with Dr. Olson–at no cost.
“I encourage parents across Iowa to take advantage of the InfantSEE® program,” said Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-IA). “… I applaud our local optometrists for providing free InfantSEE® assessments, and encourage families to take advantage of this useful service.”
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What do Jan Ulrich, Erik Zabel, Michellie Jones, Chris McCormack, Hot Wheels, the Subaru Factory Team, Prime Alliance, Jelly Belly, Team Rossignol and Telekom have in common? They are just a few of the 12,000 high profile athletes wearing Rudy Project products. Come in to Complete EyeCare Center to see what all the accolades are about. This is performance sunwear that is backed up by…
A Replacement Lens Guarantee– If you scratch them, Rudy Project will replace them. They know that when you’re playing hard, stuff happens. Whatever the reason, Rudy Project will replace your lenses for a handling fee. Read more about their replacement lens guarantee.
A 3 Year Limited Frame Warranty– Rudy Project sunglasses are warranted from defects in materials or workmanship for 3 years. Read more.
We’re An Authorized Dealer– If you don’t buy from an authorized dealer, you won’t get Rudy’s lens or frame guarantees. At Complete EyeCare Center, you can be assured that you are getting authentic Rudy Project eyewear, made in Italy. No imitations, no cheap look-alikes, just excellence.
We’re introducing Southeast Iowa to a new standard in performance sunglasses. Drop by our downtown Mt. Pleasant office to see them today!
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If you’re serious about seeing and performing at your best, take a look at Rudy Project sunglasses. We have recently added the collection in our office. So whether your interests are biking, snow or water sports, fishing, racket sports, golf, or driving, they combine sport and style in a way that takes your needs into account.
First, they’re polarized to filter out reflected light, but they have dialed it down to 96% so you can still read the LCD screen on electronic gauges, your iPod, or phone. Next, they are available as photochromic so they’ll adjust from nearly clear to super dark depending on the lighting conditions you are in. They’re Rx-able so you can integrate your eyeglass prescription or remove the insert when you wear your contacts. A brow-hugging design keeps wind and glare at a minimum and sideshields can be snapped on for complete protection. Adjustable temples and nosepads allow the fit to be customized to your face, and hydrophilic rubber means they will stay put when wet. All the metal components are made of corrosion-fighting stainless steel. Not only that, they look good!
Rudy Project sunglasses were recently named Gear of the Year 2008 by an independent magazine. You don’t have to go far to find the best. Stop in to Complete EyeCare Center in downtown Mt. Pleasant to try them today.
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