Hockessin/Pike Creek5301 Limestone Road

Suite 128

BearFox Run Shopping Center

116 Fox Hunt Drive

MiddletownMiddletown Crossing

472 E. Main Street

Newark19 Haines Street

Suite B

Wilmington Union Plaza

912 N. Union Street

Concord Pike2625 Concord Pike

Suite A

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Patient Reviews...

“I had a great experience with Simon Eye. Everyone was very welcoming and made me feel comfortable for my first visit to the eye doctor ever. I am also very thankful for the thorough exams performed. So glad I chose Simon Eye.” – D.T.

“5 stars would be 10 stars if 10 were available!” - E.O.

“I was treated like the staff really cared about my well being. The doctor was awesome!!!!!” - A.A.

“Clean, well-organized facility and super friendly staff.” - A.H.

“Everyone is friendly and you don’t wait long for your appointment time. I’ve been happy with the thoroughness of the exams too.” - L.C.

Insurances acceptedAETNA • Amerihealth

Highmark BCBS Delaware • Boilermakers National Fund • CIGNA • Coresource Eyemed • Insurance Administrators

Medicare Part B and Railroad Medicare DME Regional Carrier • NVA

Superior • Teamsters • United Healthcare Vision Benefits of America (VBA) • VSP

Highmark Health Options

Note: If you do not see your plan listed, please call our office at 302.239.1933 to

inquire if we accept it.

Your Sunglasses are Important in Winter Too!

Take Advantage of Flexible Spending

The sun may seem less threatening during the winter months, but UV rays are just as potent now as in the summer and can still damage your eyes without proper protection. Sunglasses are equally important in the winter because fresh snow can reflect a high percentage of ultraviolet rays, nearly doubling a person’s exposure to UV radiation. Your sunglasses should be a year-round staple. Snow blindness, which is a temporary but painful sunburn of the eyes’ surface, is caused by ultra violet rays reflected off of ice and snow. Excessive exposure to UV rays, any time of year, can increase your risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Sunglasses with polarized lenses and 100% UV protection are recommended to sufficiently block glare from snow, water, sand or other highly reflective surfaces. The majority of tinted lenses will provide some absorption to reduce brightness, but only a polarized lens can effectively stop blinding glare. Stop by one of our convenient northern Delaware locations to choose your winter eye protection!

What’s New at Simon Eye? We are pleased to welcome Dr. Blair K. Armstrong, M.D. to The Center for Advanced Eye Surgery and Disease. Blair K. Armstrong, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in oculoplastic, orbital, and reconstructive surgery. She treats a wide variety of eyelid, orbital and lacrimal conditions, and thyroid eye disease. She has a special interest

in eyelid reconstruction and in cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical treatments of the face and peri-ocular region. Dr. Armstrong earned her Bachelors of Science cum laude from Boston College. She returned to Philadelphia to attend Jefferson Medical College. She pursued her internship at Albert Einstein Medical Center and completed her ophthalmology training at Wills Eye Hospital. She then completed a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastics, orbital, and reconstructive surgery at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Following fellowship, Dr. Armstrong became the Director of Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive, and Orbital surgery at Boston University and an assistant professor at Boston University School of Medicine; she worked with a diverse population of patients with complicated pathology and trained both residents and medical students.

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Your Lifestyle can Affect Your Eyesight

As the year end quickly approaches, Simon Eye Associates would like to remind you that your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds can be used for many eye care needs.

Some ideas for ways you can use your FSA before you lose your dollars for good are:• Comprehensive Eye Exams• Prescription Eyeglasses• Reading Glasses• Prescription Sunglasses• Contact Lenses• Computer Glasses

Give our office a call today to schedule your annual eye health exam at 302.239.1933, order your prescription contact lenses, or come into one of our convenient locations to pick out that new pair of glasses!

There is growing evidence that lifestyle factors play a significant role in determining the long-term health of our eyes. Making the right lifestyle choices from the start can help preserve your vision. However, it is never too late to make changes. In some instances, vision that has already declined can be restored by following a healthy diet, regular exercise and generally cutting down on the things that we know are bad for us. We wish you the happiest of holidays and ask you

to make healthy choices for your eyes during this beautiful season!

Brian Gardner, O.D.

Trust in Simon Eye• Competent, experienced doctors

• Certified opticians & staff

• All major insurances/HMOs accepted

• Over 30 years of providing adult

& pediatric eye care

• Thousands of affordable and

designer frames

• Wide selection of contact lenses

• Treatment of eye diseases

Our doctors are focused on you!

Go to www.simoneye.com to learn more about the fashion, designer and sports eyewear we carry!

EYE CARE

Charles J. Simon, O.D.

Joseph M. Senall, O.D.

William H. Jeppe, O.D.

Kevin J. Brown, O.D.

Paula Fernandez, O.D.

Brian Gardner, O.D.

Angela Clapper, O.D.

Bradley W. Gardner, O.D.

Day Muscelli, O.D.

Alana Kretschmaier, O.D.

Tarra Winchell, O.D.

Tara Yerkes, O.D.

Scott Tucci, O.D.

Lisa Draper, O.D.

Jenna Korsan, O.D.

Tejal M. Patel, O.D.

Matthew Schaedler, O.D.

Sonia Fernandez, O.D.

Nikita Levy, O.D.

Alissa Long, O.D.

Victoria Dzurinko, O.D.

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for life

How much restful sleep you get can have a direct effect on the health of your eyes. It’s important not to skip your beauty rest, as it can be detrimental to both your overall appearance and health as well as your eyes.

Negative Side Effects of Sleep Deprivation One of the milder side effects involves those dark circles you may notice under your eyes. Puffy eyes signal you didn’t get enough sleep. You may also experience eye spasms and twitching as you go about your day, which can get annoying and frustrating fast. It can also make reading, working on your computer, or driving difficult and even unsafe. Another negative side effect of sleep deprivation is dry, itchy, bloodshot eyes. Dry eyes can cause pain and irritation because they’re not getting the lubrication they need to be healthy. Are you more sensitive to light? Do you have blurry vision? Are you always rubbing your dry, itchy eyes? Sleep deprivation can cause all of these things. Plus, you’re more susceptible to infections of the eye, since lack of sleep can weaken your immune system. Lack of sleep can also lead to more serious eye problems such as glaucoma, which is a buildup of pressure in the eye. Eventually this condition can result in loss of vision.

Tips for Getting Restful Sleep • Dim the lights in your room an hour before bed. This will tell your body and mind that it’s time to wind down. • Exercise regularly, but do it earlier in the day. If you work out within three hours of bedtime, it will be more difficult to calm down enough for sleep. • Keep your bedroom dark. While slivers of light from your computer, phone or alarm clock may not wake you up, they can actually worsen the quality of sleep you get. Use blackout curtains on windows, cover glowing buttons or lights, and use an eye mask. • Sleep with a fan on or some other type of white noise to block out sounds.• Keep your room cool, as most people sleep better if the temperature is no higher than 65 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. • Avoid looking at screens such as phones, tablets and computers two hours before bed. That blue wavelength light tends to interfere with the production of melatonin -- a chemical that helps you fall asleep. • Contact your doctor if you haven’t been able to sleep well for days or weeks. You could have a condition called sleep apnea that is interfering with your sleep. To explore the correlation between your vision and sleep habits, contact us at 302-239-1933.

Sleep and Eye Health In The CommunitySimon Eye doctors and staff were very active in the community again this year. We could be found at events like the Delaware Health and Wellness Fair, the Middletown Peach Festival, Newark’s Community Day, the Diabetes Expo, and performing vision screenings for schools throughout Delaware.

Thank you to all of our staff who provided exceptional community service throughout this year!