Dr. Edwin R. Wallington, OD
Co-Owner, Doctor of Optometry
Dr. Edwin Wallington graduated high school from North Branch, Michigan in 1990. He then attended Ferris State University from 1990-1993, before going to Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois from 1993-1997. He graduated with his Doctor of Optometry degree and worked with various optical companies including D.O.C., Rx&Specs, and Lenscrafters from 1997-1999, before opening Visual Eyes in Lapeer, Michigan with his wife, Dr. Sonya Wallington, in 1999.
They currently still practice at Visual Eyes. In May of 2021, Ed & his wife also started Deliver Contacts (aka DeliverContacts.com) and then "Your Eye Show" in March of 2023, an educational weblog.
- Doctor of Optometry
- Optometry
- Contact Lens Prescriptions & Benefits
- Eye Health
- Ferris State University
- Illinois College of Optometry
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In addition to being co-owner of Deliver Contacts, Dr. Edwin is also co-owner of Visual Eyes in Lapeer, Michigan and hosts "Your Eye Show", an educational weblog covering contact lenses, ocular health, and all things eye related.
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To create the necessary stability with certain contact lenses for astigmatism, CooperVision has engineered a design referred to as “Optimized Toric Lens Geometry”. This contact lens design is utilized in the following lenses: A major portion of stabilizing lenses with Optimized Toric Lens Geometry is the “prism ballast” zone located…
Over the age of forty, people continue to lose their eye’s natural ability to focus (accommodate) from far to nearer objects. This can create difficulty with a contact lens that is designed for only far away optics. To create consistent quality vision for distance, intermediate and near ranges for someone…
Do you love to start your day with a cup of caffeinated coffee? While caffeine can provide a much-needed energy boost, it’s important to be aware of its potential impact on your eyes, especially if it’s in the form of dry eyes. This discussion explores the link between caffeine and…
HUGE NEWS for ALL astigmatism soft contact lens wearers! Johnson & Johnson (the manufacturer of Acuvue lenses) recently announced that they are bringing back previously discontinued Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism 2-week lens powers, and adding some extra power availability on top of it. Therefore, the range of powers for the…
Demonstration of a Healthy Macula What is macular degeneration? The most important part of our retina (our sight sensory cells in the back of our eyes) is the fovea, which is the epicenter of the macula. The macula, therefore, is where our most fine-tuned central vision cells reside. Macular degeneration…
It is crucial to treat a scratched eye promptly to prevent potential consequences that could arise from delaying treatment. A scratched eye can lead to significant discomfort and pain, and failing to promptly seek treatment can lead to further complications such as permanent vision loss and infection. The potential risks…
Soft contact lenses have the ability to correct vision for eyes with astigmatism. Soft contacts that are designed to correct for astigmatism errors are labeled either “Toric” or “for Astigmatism.” For eyes with low amounts of astigmatism, this type of corrective lens may not be necessary, so its best to let your eye doctor guide you to the best lens design for you, and then go to DeliverContacts.com for ALWAYS LOW prices with FREE DELIVERY to make your purchase.
This article discusses the Vergence-Accommodative Conflict found in current Virtual Reality Technology
Myopia management is a revolutionary movement in eyecare that demonstrates a proven form of slowing down the progression of nearsightedness. In April of 2021, the World Council of Optometry recommended that myopia management be considered a “Standard” in eye care. Visit our home page DeliverContacts.com and switch to big savings…
Introduction to Ocular Allergy Treatments Treatment of allergies often involves removing contact lenses (if you wear them) and utilizing one of many options of eye medicines containing antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers to combat the symptoms of itchy, swollen, red, and watery eyes. Treatments have been fine-tuned to the typical…