The meeting, in conjunction with the group’s fall convention Oct. 15 through 17 in Kearney, was attended by approximately 300 optometrists, opticians and paraoptometric staff.

The Nebraska Optometric Association represents more than 220 doctors of optometry throughout the state.

Hudnall has practiced at Family Eyecare Center in Grand Island since 2005. He is a 1997 graduate of Northwest High School and a 2001 graduate of Doane College, where he received a bachelor of science in biology. He received his doctorate in optometry in 2005 from Indiana University.

Clear vision can often be taken for granted…especially in children. Click on the link to watch a 1011 News Report featuring Dr. Hudnall and the See to Learn program.

Overexposure to UV rays is quite serious and can lead to cataracts, macular degeneration, or, in some cases, skin cancer around the eyelids. Other disorders that can occur are abnormal growths on the eye’s surface and even sunburn of the eyes. These conditions can cause blurred vision, irritation, redness, tearing, temporary vision loss and, in some instances, blindness.

The following top five tips may help prevent eye and vision damage from overexposure to UV radiation:

1. Wear protective eyewear any time the eyes are exposed to UV rays, even on cloudy days and during the winter.
2. Look for quality sunglasses or contact lenses that offer good protection. Sunglasses or protective contact lenses should block 99 to 100 percent of UV-A and UV-B radiation and screen out 75 to 90 percent of visible light.
3. Check to make sure sunglass lenses are perfectly matched in color and free of distortions or imperfections.
4. Purchase gray-colored lenses because they reduce light intensity without altering the color of objects to provide the most natural color vision. Brown or amber-colored lenses may be better for those who are visually impaired because they increase contrast as well as reducing light intensity.
5. Don’t forget protection for young children and teenagers, who typically spend more time in the sun than adults and are at a greater risk for damage.

Many employers offer flex spending plans to their employees as a benefit to help reduce Uncle Sam’s tax bite.  A medical flex account is an employer-provided benefit that allows you to contribute a set amount from your paycheck in order to cover out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses such as health insurance co-pays, uninsured treatments, or even over-the-counter drug purchases.

If you have been fortunate enough to be healthy this year, you may have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that you must use before year’s end?

Everyone needs eyecare to maintain healthy eyes and most people need eyewear to provide clear, comfortable vision.  An FSA can help reduce the costs.
An FSA can be used for:

- Eye Examinations and Contact Lens Fittings
- Eyeglasses and Sunglasses
- Lasik
- Contact Lenses and Solutions

Come speak to our staff at Family Eyecare Center.  Let us help you maximize your benefits.