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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Contact Lens Size: “Diameter” Meaning Diameter, in the context of contact lenses, refers to the edge-to-edge measurement of a lens. It plays a crucial role in ensuring a proper fit on the wearer’s cornea, contributing to both comfort and visual clarity. A correct lens diameter can prevent issues like irritation…
When it comes to wearing contact lenses, comfort and fit are key factors to ensure optimal vision and eye health. One crucial aspect that dictates these factors is the ‘base curve’, often abbreviated as BC. Though most contact lenses come in specific base curve options when your doctor prescribes them…
It’s Halloween time again, and many people are buying Halloween costume color contact lenses, often referred to as “Cosplay” (dressing as your favorite character from movies, anime, or video games) lenses. Yes, it is fun to enjoy the thrills that Halloween can bring, but be aware that there are risks…
The eyelids perform the functions of protection and support to the eye, which includes tear film production and spread. The thinnest skin of our body is located on the lids. Beneath this skin are thin orbicularis muscle fibers and connective tissue that, when in protective mode, can squeeze the lids…
Eyelashes serve the purpose of protecting the eye from irritation from the surrounding world. It is pretty amazing how well they perform when you consider how many fine particles and debris tend to float through the air. Lashes act both like screens to stop external material from entering the eye…
Introduction to Sclera The white part of the eye – that makes up the majority of the external visible part of the eye – is called the sclera. The first part of the word “scler-” means hard, as the full word “sclera” is referencing a “hard” membrane. The sclera receives…
Iris Defined The iris is the part of the eye that gives it color, such as in blue, green, hazel, or brown eyes. It is composed of pigment, connective tissue, and muscles (which control the size of the pupil – the black hole in the center of the iris –…
Pupil Defined The “pupil” of the eye is the hole created by the iris (the color part of the eye) through which light is allowed to travel from the front of the eye to the back of the eye. The term “pupil” stems from the Latin word “pupilla” which originally…
Cornea Defined The clear dome over the iris (the color part of the eye) is called the cornea. Another structure of the eye that the cornea is actually consistent with, the sclera, is also made up of hard collagen. Together, the cornea and sclera form the fibrous outer layer of…
Retina Defined The word “retina” means “net-like”. When light enters the eye, it passes through the tears, cornea (the clear dome over the iris – the color part of the eye), the pupil (the black dot in the center of the iris which is actually a hole for light to…