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• posted: Jun. 02, 2021

The Importance of Regular Eye Exams from Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates When was the last time you had an eye exam? If the answer is more than one year ago, Read More

• posted: May 12, 2021

If you believe you are suffering from keratoconus, it is essential to visit our optometrist for effective treatment. We have treated many patients here at Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates Read More

• posted: Apr. 27, 2021

Is your eye twitching becoming a nuisance to your daily life? Visit us at Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates in Columbia for proper treatment. Our team is committed to providing Read More

• posted: Apr. 26, 2021

Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation and irritation of the eyeball's outer membrane. This causes the eye to turn red or pink, which is a sign of conjunctivitis. Since bacterial Read More

• posted: Sep. 11, 2020

See and Look Your Best with Prescription Sunglasses When most people think of sunglasses, they envision high fashion and style. However, prescription sunglasses from Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates in Columbia, Read More

• posted: Sep. 11, 2020

Polarized Glasses Polarized glasses reduce glare and protect your eyes when you are outdoors, especially if you perform activities around water or snow. Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates in Columbia, S.C., Read More

• posted: Apr. 02, 2020

Are You Concerned About Glaucoma? If you're like most of our patients, even though you enjoy living in Columbia, the second-largest city in South Carolina, you like a bit of small-town Read More

• posted: Dec. 24, 2019

The Importance of Sunglasses During Winter While most people typically associate wearing sunglasses with the summertime, it is equally essential during the winter months. Many eye experts agree that during the Read More

• posted: Mar. 28, 2019

Orthokeratology Many people who rely on glasses or contact lenses to see correctly find it to be a hassle. Some people choose LASIK surgery to see correctly. However, not everyone is Read More

• posted: Feb. 04, 2019

Keratoconus: Cause Unknown, Treatment Essential Keratoconus is a condition in which your cornea becomes thinner and begins to bulge. It affects your sight and can make it difficult to see. In Read More

• posted: Oct. 09, 2018

Signs Your Kids Might Have Vision Problems Our kids don’t always tell us if their eyes are bothering them. We must pay close attention to what they do to know if Read More

• posted: Oct. 09, 2018

Back To School Vision Care with our Columbia Optometrist at Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates Before you or your loved one goes back to school, pay a visit to Dr. Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2018

When To See Our Optometrist in Columbia, SC Taking care of your eye health is extremely important. Seeing our optometrist for an eye exam can help to find problems quickly so Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2018

What To Expect During a Contact Lens Fitting at our Columbia Optometrist Your first contact lens fitting may seem nerve-wracking, but the fitting is relatively simple and very thorough. These small Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2018

Fruits & Veggies and How They Impact Vision: More Matters Month with Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates When it comes to eye health, your diet is important. Your vision can be Read More

• posted: Jul. 19, 2018

Contact Lenses vs Traditional Glasses: Our Columbia Optometrist Explains the Difference Correcting your vision requires the right type of lenses for your eyes. Depending on your situation, you may decide to wear Read More