East Main Vision Clinic  ~  Dr. Joseph D. Day

20/20 Vision Does Not Mean Healthy Eyes!

Our sight and the health of our eyes are two different things! Dr. Day recommends having your eyes examined every year, to every two years. During your eye exam Dr. Day is checking your vision and the complete health of your eyes. With Dr. Day's years of expertise and the newest thechnology in equipment for testing, you can be sure he will find any sign of health concerns that could lead to the loss of your vision.

"The saying "20/20 vision does not mean healthy eyes", is something that I feel very passionate about. During my routine eye exam 4 years ago,using the latest technology in digital eye imaging Dr. Day found a growth on my left retina. 

Dr. Day referred me to a specialist in a small group of select doctors he works with on a daily basis. I was examined and went through a series of testing to determine  what type of growth it was. At that time is was a benign "freckle type" mole that was not growing or damaging my eye. Over the next several years, Dr. Day continued my yearly eye exams and found the health of my eye was stable & I was continuing to see at 20/20. During my eye exam in January of 2010, Dr. Day found that the growth in my eye had changed in size! He again referred me to see a trusted specialist. I was examined and referred on to see a cancer specialist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In Philadelphia I was diagnosed with melanoma of the retina. This is a very rare disease, especially for someone my age (29)! They where able to treat the cancer and I will continue with follow up treatments in the near future. These treatments are to ensure that the tumor is shrinking and to save the tissue around the growth, which will help to preserve my 20/20 vision. Although melanoma of the retina is rare, there are several diseases that can affect the eye and should be tested for and/or monitored on a regular basis.

Prevention is the best key to preserve your vision!

I wanted to share my story with everyone who visits Dr. Day's website, to express to everyone how truly important yearly eye exams are!"

The leading edge technology Dr. Day uses at his practice, also gives him the capacity to evaluate Hypertension, Diabetes, High Cholesterol and many other systemic dieases, that can affect the eye.

Please be sure to have your eyes examined yearly and your entire family! It is important for your eye health, vision, and over-all health.

Vanessa with Doctor Day

The Miracle of Renewed Vision

 "Like many people as we age, the vision or eyesight goes through a number of changes. Over the years I constantly found fault with my prescription and any new pair of glasses I wore. I wasn't able to see as clearly. Nor had I, that comfortable feeling like when I was younger and had perfect vision. It was frustrating and I felt there had to be an answer and a solution.

My answer and solution came after meeting Dr. Day and his marvelous staff. Through certain examinations it was determined the problem was cataracts. I had reached the point where it was time to have them removed. Needless to say I was rather apprehensive and not so sure I wanted eye surgery. But, Dr. Day and his staff assured me that everything would be fine. His office coordinated the procedure with Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute. The entire experience was painless and gave me at last, the thrill of seeing light and beautiful colors that I hadn't seen in years.

The professionalism of both Dr. Day's office and that of Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute made for a most rewarding experience. Seeing and enjoying such improved vision has given me a more satisfying quality of life."

 William H.

 A Warm Thank You

"Dear Dr. Day,

LaVerne and I are led to send you a note of thanks for your excellent care and compassion. It is indeed a rare thing in these days, for a doctor to take time to call a patient personally, regarding status and care. What a fresh breeze from yesteryear.
You and your excellent staff are truly appreciated. Let your light continue to shine. We feel safe in God’s care, through you."

In Christ’s love,
Merle and LaVerne Z. 

New Varilux Sport Lense

"As always Dr. Joseph Day and his staff at East Main Vision Clinic were extremely helpful.  Knowing all my needs is just the beginning.

Dr. Day knows my lifestyle and Vanessa has great taste in frames.  They suggested the new Varilux lens for sports.  I chose a frame for running and cycling.  I now have sports eyewear that I can use for my distance, reading, and everything in between, and it’s all in one pair of glasses!

Like all new prescriptions and new lens options, there was a learning period.  I had to learn how to use the specific narrower lens reading area to see close up.  That was pretty easy!  The area that I use to see up close is not too small.  It is ideal for a quick glance at my bike computer or heart rate monitor.  I found the curve of the lens more difficult to adjust to.  At times I felt I was looking through a fishbowl.  Having a different frame however can change this.  The frame I chose was curved for cycling.

I selected the yellow polarized lens.  I found the yellow color works great here for our varying weather conditions.  I like to keep it simple.

Varilux has thought of everything with the design of this sports lens.  I am very pleased I no longer have to struggle to see while training."

Submitted by Jennifer, one EMVC’s patients.

Completely Reassured