NC Eyes

08/18/2026

Make eye health part of the back-to-school conversation.

As backpacks and school supplies top their checklists, encourage patients to schedule a comprehensive eye exam so they can head into the new year with one more important item checked off.

List your practice on the ACUVUE® doctor locator to make it easy for patients to schedule their back to school eye exam: https://www.jnjvisionpro.com/en-us/acuvue-find-an-eye-doctor/

08/12/2026

Eye irritation from makeup? Replace products regularly, avoid applying makeup too close to the eye, and see a doctor of optometry if symptoms persist. Click the link to find an eye doctor near you! www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor

08/10/2026

Class is in session, but did you know that 1 in 4 children has a vision issue that could impact their learning? A back-to-school eye exam can make all the difference to ensure your child reaches their full potential, in and out of the classroom. Find a doctor of optometry near you: www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor

08/07/2026

Parents, teachers and caregivers may notice signs of a vision problem, but a comprehensive eye exam is the best way to get the full picture of a child’s eye health. Find an eye doctor near you at www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor

08/05/2026

Mild light sensitivity is normal. Lingering discomfort is not. Find an eye doctor today at www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor.

08/03/2026

School screenings provide less than 4% of the information generated during a comprehensive eye exam. Before summer ends, schedule an appointment with an NCOS doctor of optometry to help your kids stay up-to-date on their eye health. Find one near you. www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor

07/29/2026

Your eyes need sun protection, too. Wear sunglasses with 100% UV protection and see an optometrist regularly to help protect your long-term eye health. Find an eye doctor today at www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor

07/15/2026

A pterygium is an abnormal growth on the eye that can be linked to long-term UV exposure. Wearing UV-protective sunglasses and seeing an optometrist regularly can help protect your eye health and vision. Find an eye doctor near you at www.nceyes.org/find-an-eye-doctor.

07/14/2026

NCOS Member Dr. Ryan Corte was featured in a Vision Monday article on rebranding an optometry practice. He shares helpful tips, like when to time a rebrand and how to define your rebrand strategy. Check out the article at the link below!

For many practice owners, operational demands usually take precedence and branding seldom tops their daily to-do list. Acknowledging that an image change is needed can often be the first step taken when it comes to rebranding an optometry practice. But this leads to a critical question: how do you i...

06/25/2026

From June 17-20, Dr. Joanna Reiman, NCOS President, Dr. Matt Edwards, NCOS President-Elect, and Dr. Rasika Whitesell, NCOS Vice President, along with Alyssa Barkley, Executive Director, and Paul Kranze, Associate Director, traveled to Phoenix, AZ to represent North Carolina at Optometry’s Meeting.

During the meeting the NCOS attended Presidents Council, AOA’s House of Delegates, and Southern Caucus. NCOS leaders also participated in a leadership lunch with over 2,600 students.

During House of Delegates several resolutions and bylaws amendments were passed, and elections took place for the AOA Board of Trustees.