Eye Twitching: When is it Serious?
Eye twitching is a common condition that can affect anyone at any time. Most cases of eye twitching are not serious and will resolve on...
All of our customers records are going to Brandon Family Eyecare 324 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon, Fl 33511 after September 30. Any Questions, please call - 813-681-3863
813-681-3863
We're
Retiring!
Carson Optical will be closing our doors after 44 years of serving the Brandon community effective September 30th, 2022. We are excited to move on to our next adventure and want to thank you for all the support throughout the years. We no longer provide eye exams or prescriptions, so please stop by to pick up your eyeglass and contact lens prescription before we close. Thank you!
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- Jul 25
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The Pros and Cons of Transition Lenses: What You Need to Know
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- Jun 7
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Healthy Eye Care Habits to Put Into Practice
Your eyes are one of your most important organs, so it's essential to take care of them! In this blog post, we will discuss some eye care...
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- May 2
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Contact Lenses vs. Glasses: Pros and Cons
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- Apr 5
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What Kind of Contact Lenses Should I Get?
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- Mar 31
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Can COVID-19 Impact Your Vision?
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- Jan 4
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Eye Technology of the Future: The Bionic Eye
According to All About Vision, approximately 40 million people currently have blindness. If you thought that number was depressing, they...
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- Dec 1, 2021
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How Does Animal Eyesight Work?
When daylight savings time began in mid-November, your initial reaction was likely being thrilled at the prospect of gaining an extra...
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- Nov 1, 2021
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Maintaining Your Eye Health
When people talk about what it means to get healthy, you'll typically mention getting plenty of physical exercise or improving your daily...
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- Oct 1, 2021
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HOW TO SELECT YOUR NEXT GLASSES FRAMES
Considering that most people have the same glasses frames for many years after buying them, deciding on a pair of new frames can be...
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- Sep 1, 2021
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WOMEN’S EYEWEAR TRENDS 2021
A pair of glasses can completely shape a woman’s look. Whether you’re sticking with the same pair or looking for a new set of eyeglasses,...
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- Aug 3, 2021
- 2 min
PHOTOCHROMIC LENSES AND THEIR BENEFITS
Do you wear corrective lenses? If so, you know that there are many instances where you find yourself wearing glasses out and about...
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- Jul 1, 2021
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SUMMER EYEWEAR TRENDS
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- Jun 1, 2021
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WHAT DO UV RAYS DO TO YOUR EYES?
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- May 4, 2021
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PREVENT BLINDNESS DECLARES MAY AS ULTRAVIOLET AWARENESS MONTH TO EDUCATE PUBLIC ON POTENTIAL HEALTH
Because extended exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause damage to the eyes, Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest eye health and...
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- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
SIGNS YOUR VISION IS CHANGING
There is a saying that growing older is a privilege denied to many, although there is truth to this, growing older also comes with...
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- Mar 1, 2021
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THE FUTURE OF EYEWEAR
New technology is changing how we look at (and in) eyeglasses. Thanks to 3-D face-scanning machines, eyewear can now be custom measured...
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- Feb 1, 2021
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COMMON TREATMENTS FOR GLAUCOMA
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- Jan 1, 2021
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CONTACTS VS. GLASSES: THE BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS
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- Dec 1, 2020
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