Eye Care Hawaii

Helping Local Farmers Create Healthy Food

kirsten — Wed, 02 May 2012 01:14:33 +0000

Eye Care Hawaii recently contributed to Sweet Cane Cafe’s “Organic Can Rush” campaign. Sweet Cane Cafe is a Hilo-based certified organic juice business that grows sugarcane, limes, lemons, tumeric, and many other ingredients that go into delicious juices. Eye Care Hawaii is proud to support local businesses that create wonderful products that also respect our environment. Learn more at Organic Cane Rush Coast to Coast.

Our Intern: Cassandra

kirsten — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:53:11 +0000

Aloha! My name is Casandra and I was born in Kentucky and raised on Oahu. I graduated from Maryknoll High School in 2007 and currently am attending UHH with a major in Biology, in the cell and molecular division. I started at Eye Care Hawaii in November 2011 and have really loved the experience. I was contemplating careers in either nursing and pharmacy, but I now realize that those occupations are not right for me. Through my internship at Eye Care Hawaii, combined with my experiences with the optometry club at UHH, I feel that optometry is a career I could love and thoroughly enjoy. After graduating form UHH, I plan to attend optometry school and pursue this passion. Outside of academics and internships, I like to hangout with friends, watch movies, or just relax in my free time.

A Big Mahalo to our Interns!

kirsten — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:01:48 +0000

These students came to shadow Dr. Miyashiro and our technicians from Kamehameha Schools.

Hi, my name is Paula. I am in the Health and Wellness Academy at Kamehameha High School. I am planning on going into the dental field but being an optometrist is my second choice. I was interested in this because I love helping people and I feel like I would be comfortable and capable of being in the medical field. I like biology and learning about the human body so I think anatomy and physiology would be interesting for me.

Aloha my name is Tyler. I attend Kamehameha schools Hawai’i Campus. I am a junior in the Health and Wellness Academy. I am interested in becoming an optometrist after I graduate from high school. I really enjoy helping people. I really enjoy studying biology and learning about the human body. I think I want to be in the medical field because I like helping others and working with people.

Presidents Day is Coming Up!

kirsten — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:54:12 +0000

In observance of this holiday, our office will be closed on Monday, February 20th, 2012. We will reopen on the following day, Tuesday, February 21st, 2012.

Every year on the 3rd Monday of February we celebrate our first presidents birthday, George Washington. This is the first federal holiday to honor an American citizen, the holiday was celebrated on Washington’s actual birthday, February 22. But on January 1, 1971, the federal holiday was shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. This date places it between February 15 and 21, which makes the name “Washington’s Birthday” in some sense a misnomer, since it never lands on Washington’s actual birthday, February 22.

The holiday is also a tribute to the general who created the first military badge of merit for the common soldier. Revived on Washington’s 200th birthday in 1932, the Purple Heart medal (which bears Washington’s image) is awarded to soldiers who are injured in battle. As with Memorial Day and Veterans Day, Washington’s Birthday offers another opportunity to honor the country’s veterans.

Keiki Vision Screening 2012

kirsten — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:54:40 +0000

25 % of children cannot see the chalk or white board in their classrooms.

But you and Eye Care Hawaii can help!

Eye Care Hawai is participating in the Keiki Vision Screening 2012 for elementary schools in the Hilo and Keaau area. We love helping our community by visiting elementary schools and screening kids for vision problems.

Did we go to your child’s school (see schedule below)? If not, contact us to learn how we can help set up a screening!

Thursday, 1/12/2012 8:30 am Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary
Thursday, 1/19/2012 8:30 am Kaumana Elementary
Monday, 1/23/2012 8:30 am Keaukaha Elementary
Thursday, 2/2/2012 8:30 am Keaau Elementary School

See our latest photos!
Keiki Vision Screening 2012

We have glasses by Lilly Pulitzer!

kirsten — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:35:01 +0000

From Lilly Pulitzer website:

We find inspiration everywhere. From traveling to Palm Beach, visiting museums, strolling through gardens and hopefully spending days on the beach… the print team is constantly exploring and painting. It is unheard of to have a team of artists on-hand… and that is exactly why we do it! We love our prints and treat them like royalty.

Harmon by Lilly Pulitzer

So come in, and see if these are colorful enough for you.

Rachel Ramo

kirsten — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:35:25 +0000

Rachel Ramo has over 17 years of customer service experience, including multiple supervisory roles and positions in retail and the automotive industry. She joined Eye Care Hawaii as a part time Office Assistant, calling our patients to schedule appointments and deliver appointment reminders. She now is a full time Office Assistant, preparing patient charts, getting referrals, and providing other critical support services in addition to her calling duties. In her personal life, Rachel loves spending quality time with her two children, daughter Ariana, 15, and son Ralenn, 5, as well as with her fiancé, Jason. She likes to travel to Oahu whenever possible, enjoys weekend getaways to Kona, and loves to shop online. Rachel was born and raised in Honolulu and graduated from Farrington High School in 1994; she has been living in Hilo since 2001.

Marina Ignacio

kirsten — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:34:05 +0000

Passionate about working with children, Marina Ignacio joined the friendly and professional team at Eye Care Hawaii after working as a nanny for numerous families throughout Los Angeles. She now provides excellent care and customer service to all of our patients. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, going to the beach, and spending time with her friends, family, and pets. Marina was born and raised in Maui, Hawaii and attended Whittier College in Los Angeles, CA.

New Contact Lens and Sunglass Package!

kirsten — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:00:53 +0000

Whenever you buy a yearly supply of contact lenses, any brand, at any time, you are eligible to get $20 off your sunglasses AND 10% off polarized lenses!

Did you know your eyes can be sunburned? With polarized lenses you can protect your eyes from UV radiation, glare, and haze so your eyes are more comfortable and you can see better.

Check Out Our NEW Glasses Line: SALT !!

kirsten — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:12:25 +0000

SALT. Optics was established in 2006 and is located in coastal California. SALT. Applies over 30 years of experience in building brands, developing products and servicing customers in the optical, fashion apparel, and technically advanced while being appropriate for your lifestyle. The founders of SALT. set out to provide the optical industry with an independent alternative. They are an independent lifestyle company that creates premium handcrafted eyewear for people who like simple things made well. They are known for impeccable quality, hand-craftmanship, and a minimalistic modern design while honoring the past.

SALT. glasses have been featured in several magazines such as C Magazine, Marie Claire, Mode Optique, Cosmo, Men’s Fitness, Vogue, Style, People, Dapper, and Paper.

SALT. glasses are also worn by Hugh Jackman, Johnny Depp, Ben Affleck, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Come on in and try it on, this is the style for YOU.