Dr. Joe DiGirolamo was featured in the “Back to School Vision Tips” article in this month’s Albemarle Family.

Now is the time of year to be thinking about “tuning up” your child’s vision to ensure optimal performance in school and sports.

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On July 21st, 2010, Station Commander Michael Hartzell and Company Commander Robert Trent awarded Primary Eyecare a Certificate of Appreciation. This certificate recognized Primary Eyecare’s support of the United States Army 235th Birthday Celebration at the Pavillion on the Downtown Mall, 14 June 2010. We are honored to be able to support the men and women in uniform who have served this country for 235 years.

Often police and other law enforcement officers are cast in a negative light, but I want to recognize a job well done. Both the City of Charlottesville and County of Albemarle Police Departments deserve our thanks and gratitude. Detective H. and other city and county officers were involved in the investigation and arrest of a thief that stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from our locations over multiple thefts. Once interrogated, the suspect pled guilty to the thefts (which is wise to do when all episodes were documented on video surveillance!) Due to the fact that the thief has a history of shoplifting from Virginia opticals, he is currently being held in jail awaiting felony sentencing.

The swift and skilled work of the officers and detectives are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your excellent work. You are Charlottesville’s finest.

-Dr. DiGirolamo

On March 15th, Primary Eyecare launched a completely redesigned practice website at CvilleEyecare.com. Built for ease of use and to incorporate features that enhance our patients' experience, CvilleEyecare.com is a full-featured practice portal where visitors can request appointments online, get directions to either of our Charlottesville locations using Google Maps, order contact lenses online (we upload your most current prescription!), view current information on our optometrists, or read our blog for newest eye care and eyewear news. Primary Eyecare strives to increase patient convenience by now offering the ability to pay your statement online or download and complete your patient forms before your appointment. Do you have comments on your most recent visit to Primary Eyecare? Please share them with us on our "What Our Patients Are Saying" contact form. We are truly excited to offer this website as a convenience and service to our current and prospective patients. CvilleEyecare.com is designed for you, the patient and customer of Primary Eyecare. If you have any suggestions or questions, please email our webmaster directly - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thanks for visiting our blog and CvilleEyecare - Your new online home for Primary Eyecare.

In December 2009, the popular local magazine, Albemarle Family, announced that Primary Eyecare was its number one winner for the category “Favorite Optometrist” in their first annual “Albemarle Family Favorites” competition. Primary Eyecare is honored that the Charlottesville and Albemarle communities have chosen us for this award. Last year marked Primary Eyecare’s 22nd anniversary in this area, and we are grateful and happy to be a part of a community that does so much to support local businesses and organizations.

Thank you, Charlottesville. We hope to be able to continue to support our community in the same way we’ve been for the last 22 years!

Exciting news – Primary Eyecare has recently returned to the EyeMed Vision Care Provider Network.

Are you an EyeMed Vision Care subscriber? Is it time for your yearly eye exam? Call us today to schedule an appointment today, and you’ll once again be able to receive full EyeMed benefits through both Primary Eyecare locations. You can call us at 434.977.2020 to schedule your appointment, or request an appointment online today.

Would you like to preview some of our eyewear collections before your next visit? Check out our new designer eyewear website, AwesomeEyeglasses.com, designed to allow you see some of our extensive eyeglass and sunglasses collection before you visit either of our convenient Charlottesville locations.