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Night Vision

A little change in vision during the day becomes a bigger change at night. Learn how you can improve your night vision and be a safer driver.



Kids and Nearsightedness

Meet up with Dr. Schaeffer and Alex C. Jones from Disney's "Kickin' It" as they discuss healthy activities for kids to prevent nearsightedness.



Senior Eye Care



Schaeffer Eye Center, Holiday Shopping

Get the hottest styles and the highest quality for loved ones this Christmas.



Schaeffer Eye Center, Toy Drive

Learn how you can help make a difference in the lives of tornado victims with this toy drive.



Schaeffer Eye Center, High Fashion

See the latest in high fashion frames from David Yurman, Chanel and more. Great frames for men, too!



Schaeffer Eye Center, Luxury Eyewear

The epitome of style: check out these sunglasses from Cartier and Fred.



Schaeffer Eye Center, Salt



Schaeffer Eye Center, Party for Life Pt. 2



City of Birmingham Proclamation by Mayor William Bell

Dr. Schaeffer was presented the City of Birmingham Proclamation by Mayor William Bell. Here is the video from the City Council! Congratulations and thanks to Dr. Schaeffer for his continued work in our community!



Schaeffer Eye Center, Party for Life



Schaeffer Eye Center, Lasik



Schaeffer Eye Center, Diabetes



Schaeffer Eye Center, Glasses Fitting



Schaeffer Eye Center, Lens Choices



Schaeffer Eye Center, Water Tips



Schaeffer Eye Center, Latisse



Schaeffer Eye Center, Sidewalk Film Festival



Dr. Jack Schaeffer Co-Hosts

Our favorite, stylish doctor fills in while David is on vacation.



Meet Dr. Jack Schaeffer's Family

Dr. Schaeffer brings his two sweet grandchildren on the show!



Schaeffer Eye Center, Sama

David lets Dr. Jack Schaeffer take over as co-host to show off this stylish, high-quality line of eyewear.



Schaeffer Eye Center, Back to School Exam

How can you excel in class if you can't see the board? An eye exam is an important part of getting ready for school each year.



Schaeffer Eye Center, Back to School Frames

Tired of your children always breaking their glasses? These bendable frames are a great solution.



Schaeffer Eye Center, Rimless Glasses

Your eyewear doesn't have to make a bold statement to be high style. Check out these great rimless frames.



Schaeffer Eye Center, Kids and Contacts

At the pool or on the beach, here?s what you need to know about kids and contacts.



Alabama's 13: Shades for the Outdoor Athlete

Dr. Schaeffer talks about the use and importance of sunglasses for the outdoor athlete.



Alabama's 13: Summer Fashions

Dr. Schaeffer talks about the 2011 summer glasses and sunglasses. Check out the latest in sunglass fashion.



Alabama's 13: Macular Degeneration

Dr. Schaeffer talks about the warning signs and testing for Macular Degeneration.



Alabama's 13: RetroSpecs

Dr. Schaeffer talks about vintage eyewear, RetroSpecs.



Alabama's 13: Seasonal Allergies

Itchy eyes find relief with these tips from Dr. Schaeffer.



Alabama's 13: Summer and Contacts

Don't let the summer season ruin your eyes and contacts. Dr. Schaeffer talks about tips and other advise to avoid eye problems this summer.



Christmas Now Toy Drive

Christmas Now Toy Drive: The City of Birmingham and Schaeffer Eye Center are putting together a special event for the children that were effected by the tornadoes in late April. Hear how to help out and support this event!



Alabama's 13: 2011 Sunglasses

Dr. Schaeffer talks about the newest sunglasses for protection and style for this summer.



Alabama's 13: Camp Seale Harris

Dr. Schaeffer talks about Camp Seale Harris and how you can help with the campers.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: L.A. Eyeworks

Popping colors and hip designs create this posh line of eyewear.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: Breast Cancer Research

Pink Palace Casino night is coming up. Dr. Schaeffer talks about the importance of the special night.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: Camp S.A.M.

Watch and learn how Schaeffer Eye Center and the Schaeffer Eye Center's Crawfish Boil gives back to Camp Smile-A-Mile.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: 2011 Crawfish Boil

Dr. Schaeffer is set and ready for the 2011 Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: Casual Day

Dr. Schaeffer talks about Causal Day for United Cerebral Palsy.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: Project Homeless Connect

This special event helps to provide medical, dental and vision care for Birmingham's homeless.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama:2011 Honda Grand Prix

Dr. Schaeffer talks about the right accessory for the 2011 Honda Grand Prix.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: Laser Vision

Dr. Schaeffer talks about if you're a candidate for laser vision and the importance of choosing the correct surgeon.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: Itchy and Dry Eye

Dr. Schaeffer talks about the dry eye issues.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: Glaucoma Testing

Dr. Schaeffer gives a simple test to prevent vision loss.



Daytime Alabama: Contact Lens Solution

Dr. Schaeffer talks about the importance of contact lens solutions.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: SAMA

THe newest styles in eyewear by SAMA.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: Concept store

Take a look into the new concept store at the Inverness office.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: Dilation

Dr. Schaeffer talks about the importance of dilation.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: Computer Glasses

Do you work in front of a computer? Check out the video to see if you need computer glasses.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: Better Night Vision

Dr. Schaeffer talks about testing and high definition vision.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: Schaeffer Vision

Dr. Schaeffer talks about helping families get the vision care they need.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: Celebrity Looks

Dr. Schaeffer talks about what stars like Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian, and Robert Downey Jr. wear for their eye wear.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: Serving the Community

Dr. Schaeffer discusses reaching out and serving the community.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: New Eye Care News

Dr. Schaeffer discusses the newest topics from an industry conference.



Alabama 13's Daytime Alabama: Latisse

Watch Dr. Schaeffer discuss how to improve your eyelashes with Latisse.



Daytime Alabama: Your Eyes Can Tell You About Your Overall Health

Dr. Schaeffer discusses how your eyes can indicate you overall health.



NBC 13's Daytime Alabama: Halloween Contacts

Dr. Schaeffer talks about the safety issues with halloween contact lenses.



NBC 13's Daytime Alabama: Blurry Vision and Progressive lenses

Dr. Schaeffer and Wendy Gardner discuss Progressive lenses for blurry vision.



Daytime Alabama: Insurance and Eye Care

Dr. Schaeffer discusses eye care and insurance coverage.



Daytime Alabama: Multi-Focal Contact Lenses

Dr. Schaeffer and Wendy Gardner discuss information about Multi-Focal Contact Lenses.



NBC 13's Daytime Alabama: Teens and Contact Lenses

Helpful tips for teens that wear contact lenses



NBC 13's Daytime Alabama: Schaeffer Eye Center, Children, and Protection

Dr. Schaeffer talks about children eyewear for fashion, protection, and sports.



NBC 13's Daytime Alabama: Schaeffer Eye Care Experience

Daytime Alabama and Dr. Schaeffer discuss glasses for fashion, protection, and overall eye care. The Schaeffer Eye Care Experience



Crawfish Boil voted best festival in Birmingham!!!

Thanks to all that voted us as hosting the best music festival!!! The Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil was voted the Best Music Festival in bhammag.com



NBC 13's daytime Alabama: Back to School with Schaeffer Eye Center

How well your children are doing in school can be related to their vision.



NBC 13's Daytime Alabama: Glaucoma

Dr. Schaeffer discusses the symptoms and issues with Glaucoma



CBS 42 and Dr. King discuss UV protection

Schaeffer Eye Center's Dr. King and CBS 42 news talk about protecting your eyes from the harmful UV rays.



NBC 13's Daytime Alabama: UV protection

Dr. Schaeffer & NBC 13's Wendy Gardner discuss the importance of UV protection for the summer.



Schaeffer Eye Center: Lenses

Informative video in the types and technology with lenses.



NBC 13's Daytime Alabama: Dry Eye Issues

Dr. Schaeffer and Wendy Gardner going over Dry Eye issues.



Schaeffer Eye Center: Information on our Sunglasses

Informative clip on the sunglasses that we offer.



Article from The Pillars

An article about Dr. Schaeffer and Schaeffer Eye Center from The Pillars



NBC13's Daytime Alabama

Dr. Schaeffer gives us details on the 2010 Schaeffer Eye Center Crawfish Boil with Daytime Alabama



Camp Smile-A-Mile

Information on Camp Smile-A-Mile through NBC13's Daytime Alabama and Schaeffer Eye Center



Focusing on Myopic Vision

Medical Detectives Focus on Myopia



Giving old eyes a new lease of life

As the body ages, so do the eyes and people start needing glasses for reading and driving



Age Related Vision Issues

Survey shows a lack of knowledge in regards to age-related vision issues.



Diet and Nutrition: For your eyes

Certain nutrients in foods, can help save vision problems in the future



American Optometric Association

COSMETIC CONTACTS CAN BE A 'SCARY' CHOICE FOR HALLOWEEN



New York Times

Plugging Into the Eye, With a New Design



Schaeffer Eye Center, Diabetes



Examiner.com
Contact lenses can be a risk for amoebic infections


Boston Globe and Birmingham News
A second look Tired of those clunky eyeglasses? Surely contact lenses must be safer than laser surgery, right? Not necessarily so.


Media Link Radio Newsfeed Visions of Halloween Fun
(click here for audio file in .mp3 format or click here for .doc format)


Consumer Reports Sept 2006 Contact-Lens Safety
Dos and Don’ts for Preventing Infections


Forbes Magazine August 2006 Health Tip of the Week
Contact Solutions (.pdf format)


Wall Street Journal August 2006
Contact Lens Wearers Seek Solutions (.pdf format)


Pittsburg Post Gazette August 2006
Contact Lens Wearers Seek Solutions (.pdf format)


US News December 2006
Be Kind to Contacts


US News and World Report May 2007
Do You Wear Contact Lenses? Here's How You Can Avoid the Latest Eye Infection


Consumer Reports May 2007
7 safety tips for mascara wearers


Montgomery Advisor June 2007
Contact lens wearers should take steps to avoid infection