September – Healthy Aging Month
One in six Americans age 65 and older have a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. The risk of eye disease increases with age, yet many older adults neglect to see an ophthalmologist for care. To bring attention to taking care of...
July is UV Safety Month
Studies show that long-term exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of cataracts and growths on the eye, including cancer. UV rays reflected off sand and water can cause eyes to sunburn, potentially resulting in temporary blindness in just a few hours. In...
June is Fireworks Eye Safety & Cataract Awareness Month
Americans spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually on consumer fireworks, which cause more than 9,000 injuries a year. With the Fourth of July holiday just weeks away, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding the public that fireworks are not toys but...
May is Healthy Vision Month
Approximately 37 million adults in America have age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma, all of which can cause visual impairment or blindness. However, recent studies show that making healthy choices and getting regular eye exams...
Dr. Nietling celebrates 40 years helping patients in North Texas!
Something you should know about Nietling Family Eye Care
If you’re taking the time to read this then we are currently your eye care provider or perhaps you are trying to find the perfect eye team for yourself and your family. With that being said we wanted to take some time and tell you a little bit about our office and our...
Nietling Optical Awarded for Downtown District Revitalization
Dr. Nietling was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Denison for "Embracing Denison's vision to restore our magnificent historic buildings in the Downtown District." Congratulations Dr. Nietling and staff!
What we are doing to ensure the safest environment for all our patients
As we attempt to create a new normal and return to business, Nietling Family Eye Care would like to share what we are doing to ensure the safest environment for all our patients. Our office is taking the following steps including our normal disinfecting/sanitizing...
Nietling Optical Awarded “Small Business of the Year”
It was an honor to attend the Annual Denison Chamber of Commerce Awards and Gala this evening. Thank you Denison Chamber. Nietling Optical, P.A.- Denison would like to thank the Denison Chamber of Commerce for its recognition of our office as "Small Business of the...
Diabetes and Your Eyes. What Every Diabetic Should Know!
For those of us whom have diabetes, friends that are diabetic or a family history of the disease it is important to know how the disease can affect our vision and eye health. To better understand diabetes in our eyes, first, we must know what is diabetes? Diabetes is...