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The latest news and information on all things vision.

Stay up-to-date on the latest news, information, and special events in eye care, vision, and optical services.




We’ve Moved!

Posted by ecwadmin on February 23, 2016 in General.

Eye Clinic of Wisconsin, Merrill Location, has moved! The new address is 503 S. Center Ave, Suite # 7, Merrill WI. (Behind Good Samaritan Health Center). Please visit us at our new location!

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Inaugural Recipient Chosen for Dr. Backer Memorial Scholarship

Posted by ecwadmin on May 11, 2015 in General.

The Eye Clinic of Wisconsin is pleased to announce that Hanna Lambrecht of DC Everest Senior High School in Schofield is the 2015 inaugural recipient of the Dr. Gordon Backer Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship was created to honor Eye Clinic … Continue reading

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Patient Newsletter “20/20” has returned!

Posted by ecwadmin on February 17, 2015 in General.

The Eye Clinic’s 20/20 newsletter is back and better than ever. Now fully digitized, you can read about important news at your leisure without wasting any trees. We are filled to the brim with exciting news for you, and are … Continue reading

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Ring in the Holiday Season with a Hearing Test for You and a Loved One, the Better Hearing Institute Urges

Posted by ecwadmin on November 20, 2014 in General.

Washington, DC, November 17, 2014—Addressing hearing loss isn’t just about what you hear—it’s about how you feel and function, says the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), which is encouraging people of all ages to get their hearing tested this holiday season. … Continue reading

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Ladies Night Out Optical Event

Posted by ecwadmin on November 11, 2014 in General.

Join us for our annual Ladies Night Out event on Nov. 19! From 6pm-8pm, women of all ages are invited to enjoy free food, relax with a massage, and find ways to look and feel their best! Two designer frame … Continue reading

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Patients in Northern Wisconsin Can Receive Eye Care by Board Certified Doctor

Posted by ecwadmin on November 20, 2013 in Education, Health.

(RHINELANDER, WI) November 15, 2013 – The Eye Clinic of Wisconsin’s Dr. Matthew J. Johnson, OD, completed the requirements to obtain his board certification in optometry.  American Board of Optometry (ABO) board certification is a process that allows doctors of … Continue reading

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Costume Contact Lenses

Posted by ecwadmin on October 21, 2013 in Contact Lens, Optical.

Costume Contact Lenses By Matthew J. Johnson, OD The Eye Clinic of Wisconsin would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable upcoming Halloween! At the same time, we also need to caution folks about the use of decorative contact … Continue reading

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5 Things Physicians and Patients Should Question

Posted by ecwadmin on September 30, 2013 in Health.

5 Things Physicians and Patients Should Question comes from the American Academy of Ophthalmology with reaction from Kevin Flaherty M.D., ophthalmologist with the Eye Clinic of Wisconsin: 1. Don’t perform preoperative medical tests for eye surgery unless there are specific … Continue reading

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iStent: New Advancement for People with Mild to Moderate Open-Angle Glaucoma

Posted by ecwadmin on June 25, 2013 in Glaucoma, Health.

New Advancement for People with Mild to Moderate Open-Angle Glaucoma to Help Reduce the Need for Eye Drops The Eye Clinic of Wisconsin has always stayed on the forefront of technology in eye care.  Today, almost every aspect of vision … Continue reading

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Considering Purchasing Glasses Online?

Posted by ecwadmin on May 22, 2013 in Optical.

Internet sales of prescription glasses capture 2-3% of the national market. Yet a recent study shows that nine out of 10 websites studied did not collect all of the necessary information to dispense accurate spectacles. The researchers surveyed ten online … Continue reading

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