One of our local news stations, KARE-11, recently did a piece on a boy named Louie, with Stargardt disease. Â Stargardt disease is a form of macular degeneration that causes the loss of central vision in juveniles. Â Typically, macular degeneration is…
On Sunday, October 23rd, 2011, three North & Watson managers volunteered their time to the Como Zoo Boo. The Zoo Boo is the largest fundraising event for the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. This event has over 200 live costumed…
In an effort to demystify the eye exam process, we will explain our standard procedures as part of a series. This week we will talk about your medical history. “How is my medical history relevant to my eye exam?” Well,…
Our April 2011 post about baby doll contact lenses was very popular. We are back to take this topic a step further. Diamond contact lenses. A staff member saw this while surfing the Internet and brought it to our attention. …
For every 100 Facebook Fans Drs. North & Watson gets, we will give away a free eye exam to one lucky individual. This will be valid at any one of our four locations in the Twin Cities. The lucky winner…
These “baby doll” contact lenses (also known as Big Circle Contacts) are the latest trend among teenagers and young women. These contact lenses were made popular by Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance music video. The appeal for these contacts is to…
If you have vision insurance or flexible spending accounts, it’s important to know that your benefits typically expire at the end of the year. Policies generally have dollar maximums that do not carry over, creating a use-it-or-lose-it scenario. We would…
Drs. North and Watson, Optometrists, P.A. has a Facebook page! If you “LIKE” what you see, we will give you a coupon for 40% off eyeglasses and prescription sunglasses. This coupon is valid through December 24th, 2010. Please visit our…
The World Health Organization created World Sight Day, an annual day to focus global awareness on blindness and visual impairments. On Thursday, October 14th, 2010, in observance of World Sight Day, all of our offices participated in an event called…
Dr. Courtland Watson is in Ghana this week. Please visit the Ghana Clinic Blog. They will be posting stories about recipients, team members and about Ghana itself. Dr. Watson will be among the doctors and trained volunteers providing free eye…