It’s a question we get a lot – what age should my child get their first eye exam? The American Optometric Association recommends children should get their first comprehensive eye exam at 6 months of age, then again around 3, next around 5 or 6 before entering kindergarten, and school age kids should have their…

For most of us this school year and your child’s learning is going to look a little different than normal, and almost certainly include more screen time. We’ve got some tips for kids (and adults too) to help reduce eye strain with the extra device time. Screen Positioning Make sure the screen is positioned at…

Please join us in welcoming our newest optometrist, Eliot Masek, OD to Columbia Eye Consultants Optometry! Dr. Masek brings 10 years of primary care clinical experience to CECO.  Dr. Masek is a native of Fulton, Missouri and completed his undergraduate studies in 2006 with a degree in Biology from Truman State University. He graduated from…

Dr. Wilkerson here. I am writing this with excitement to announce that Moberly Eye Center is now a part of the Columbia Eye Consultants Optometry (CECO) family. However, I am also writing this with incredible sadness as we recently lost Dr. David Whitson, the previous owner of Moberly Eye Center, to his battle with cancer.…

Summer is here and that means it’s sunglass season. When buying sunglasses there are a lot of options – everything from the ten dollar pair at the gas station to prescription sunglasses. We’ll break down polarized sunglasses, transitions, and other prescription options to help you decide on the best sun protection for your needs this…