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Tippett EyeCare We are a full service Optometric clinic. We perform LASIK co-management with only the most experienced and highly trained surgeon.

Dr. Tippett is fully trained in the diagnosis, management and treatment of eye disease such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and emergency eye care. At Tippett Eyecare you will find that our medical equiptment reflects the latest technology in eye care so that we may more thoroughly diagnose your ocular problems. Primary Eye care includes a comprehensive vision and health examination. This examination is designed to detect a wide range of problems affecting vision function, such as blurred vision or eye discomfort. Evaluations for eye health disorders are also performed. The American Optometric Association recommends that all people should have a periodic, comprehensive eye examination every one to two years depending on ones particular needs.

Did you know your eye exam can reveal more than an eyeglass prescription? Each year, doctors of optometry detect an esti...
11/06/2026

Did you know your eye exam can reveal more than an eyeglass prescription? Each year, doctors of optometry detect an estimated 431,000+ cases of diabetes in patients who didn’t know they had the disease. This November, make eye health part of your diabetes awareness.

Myth: If you can see clearly, diabetes isn’t affecting your eyes. Busted: Diabetic eye disease can develop before you no...
11/04/2026

Myth: If you can see clearly, diabetes isn’t affecting your eyes.
Busted: Diabetic eye disease can develop before you notice vision changes: High blood sugar damages tiny blood vessels in your eye. Your optometrist can detect changes early to help protect your sight.

November is American Diabetes Month. So, what does diabetes have to do with your eyes? High blood sugar can damage the b...
11/02/2026

November is American Diabetes Month. So, what does diabetes have to do with your eyes? High blood sugar can damage the blood vessels in the retina and lead to diabetic eye disease. Regular comprehensive eye exams can help detect changes early.

Is glittery eye makeup safe for kids on Halloween? Hmmm. Glitter can easily get into the eye and cause significant irrit...
10/30/2026

Is glittery eye makeup safe for kids on Halloween? Hmmm. Glitter can easily get into the eye and cause significant irritation. Be cautious with products around the eyes, and remind your little Fairycore or Elphaba not to rub their magical eyes after makeup is applied.

Myth: Only vision-correcting contacts need a prescription. Busted: In the U.S., decorative contact lenses also require a...
10/28/2026

Myth: Only vision-correcting contacts need a prescription.
Busted: In the U.S., decorative contact lenses also require a prescription. Even if they just change your eye color, they still sit directly on your eyeball. Costume lenses can cause eye damage that results in infection.

Your child’s Halloween mask may complete her costume, but can she see clearly while wearing it? Masks that limit periphe...
10/26/2026

Your child’s Halloween mask may complete her costume, but can she see clearly while wearing it? Masks that limit peripheral vision can make it harder to see curbs, cars, steps and other trick-or-treaters after dark. Stay safe this holiday!

Should my teen buy Halloween contacts at a costume shop? No, absolutely not. Even decorative contact lenses require a pr...
10/23/2026

Should my teen buy Halloween contacts at a costume shop? No, absolutely not. Even decorative contact lenses require a prescription in the U.S. Poorly made or improperly fitted lenses can cause abrasions, infections or other serious eye complications that may damage their vision.

Myopia management has come a long way. We now have specialized eyeglass lenses that do more than simply correct blurry v...
10/20/2026

Myopia management has come a long way. We now have specialized eyeglass lenses that do more than simply correct blurry vision; they influence how light enters the eye as a way to slow excessive eye growth. If your child has myopia, it might be an option to explore.

Can playing outside help slow childhood myopia? Happily: Yes! Spending more time outdoors may reduce the risk of develop...
10/19/2026

Can playing outside help slow childhood myopia? Happily: Yes! Spending more time outdoors may reduce the risk of developing myopia or help slow its progression if already diagnosed. Encourage your child to put down the screen and play outside!

Myopia-control glasses do more than correct blurry distance vision. The specialized lens provides an optical signal inte...
10/16/2026

Myopia-control glasses do more than correct blurry distance vision. The specialized lens provides an optical signal intended to slow the eye’s elongation and reduce myopia progression in children. And research shows they work!

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2465 Wrightsboro Road
Augusta, GA
30904

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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