The Why Behind Color Eyewear Lenses
While we love colored eyewear lenses as an opportunity to make a bold fashion statement, that’s not all they can do. A different lens color for your eyewear or sunglasses can help filter light differently to fit your unique needs best. Unsure if you could benefit from...
Cataracts: Cause, Symptoms, and Treatment
Cataracts affect about 24 million Americans and are the leading cause of blindness in the world.* Cataracts are a natural part of aging but should be addressed as they start to affect your vision. If you are over the age of 40, we recommend scheduling a yearly...
5 Myths About Contact Lenses You Shouldn’t Believe
Thinking about giving contact lenses a try but nervous they might not be right for you? Although the only guaranteed way to have a positive experience with contact lenses is to schedule an appointment with one of our eye care professionals, we want to address some of...
How Eating Healthy Affects Your Eyes
The foods and vitamins you consume affect your body’s overall health, including your eyes. With a healthy diet and lifestyle, the likelihood of developing some eye diseases and health disorders dramatically decreases. With a few simple steps, your body will...
Your Guide to Choosing the Perfect Eyewear
Many people with medical eye diseases don’t show symptoms immediately, but with an underlying disease, the damage is already underway. Regular comprehensive eye exams are essential in diagnosing eye diseases early. Comprehensive Eye Exams Diagnose Medical Eye...
What is the Right Age for Contact Lenses?
Children today are developing myopia sooner than in the past. Myopia, or nearsightedness, results in prescription glasses or contact lenses. Many parents might prefer the traditional frame over having their child wear contact lenses. But, the same question crosses...
FAQ: Computer Vision Syndrome
What is computer vision syndrome? Computer vision syndrome, or CVS, is the discomfort or symptoms caused by focusing on a computer or technological device for a long and uninterrupted time. Common symptoms include: Headaches Loss of Focus Burning Eyes Tired eyes Red...
Don’t Wait For Symptoms
Many people with medical eye diseases don’t show symptoms immediately, but with an underlying disease, the damage is already underway. Regular comprehensive eye exams are essential in diagnosing eye diseases early. Comprehensive Eye Exams Diagnose Medical Eye...
Healthy Living for Healthy Eyes
Everyone probably tells you to eat healthy, exercise, and spend time away from the screen. Sure, it’s good for your health, but does it help your eyes? Absolutely! Here are a few key areas of healthy living that are also essential to your healthy eyes and vision....Belchertown Eye Care’s Promise To You
- We take pride in exceeding industry standards, not meeting them.
- Quality and customer service are first and foremost.
- We will continue to invest in state of the art technology so that we may customize and fabricate your lenses on-site to ensure uncompromised precision and accuracy.
- ...so that we may become "simply the best" place to fill your eyeglass prescription.
Meet the team
Charissa Brown, R.D.O., A.B.O.M.Dr. Bado O.D.