Dec 21, 2020
Contact lenses that don’t fit properly can cause discomfort and even eye damage. During a contact lens exam, your eye doctor will perform various tests to ensure you get the right prescription and the proper fit.
Dec 06, 2020
The older one gets, the more the eye changes and the higher the risk of developing sight-threatening conditions. Learn about why middle-aged people need reading glasses and when to visit the eye doctor.
Nov 25, 2020
Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially sight-threatening condition caused by high blood sugar levels in diabetics. Fortunately, your eye doctor can advise on how to manage and reduce the risk of developing it.
Nov 05, 2020
If you or your child is new to wearing contact lenses, read our Top 5 Tips to make the adjustment easier.
Oct 22, 2020
Sunglasses aren’t just for summer. Why not, you ask? Read on to find out why sunglasses are just as much “fall wear” as jackets are.
Oct 11, 2020
Consuming certain vitamins and nutrients can support your eye health and potentially ward off serious eye diseases and conditions. Read on to find out more!
Sep 23, 2020
Myopia or nearsightedness is most commonly corrected with prescription glasses or contact lenses. As children grow, their prescription often gets stronger, what we call “progressive myopia”. Our eye doctors can help.
Sep 17, 2020
Eye floaters are usually normal. But what causes them and when do they indicate a serious eye problem that needs emergency eye care?
Aug 27, 2020
Driving long distances, prolonged screen time and even reading can cause eye strain symptoms like headaches and blurry vision. Here are some eye exercises that can help you relax your eyes and find relief.
Aug 17, 2020
Adjusting to new eyeglasses can take time, but persistent visual or eyestrain symptoms that accompany your new eyewear could warrant a call to your optometrist.
Jul 28, 2020
If you wear glasses and a face mask, you’ve probably struggled with “mask fog.” Your lenses get all misty, requiring you to wipe your eyewear throughout the day. Below are a few strategies to help you prevent your eyeglasses from fogging up when wearing a mask. But First, Why Do...
Jun 28, 2020
Countless people around the world wear daily disposable contact lenses or dailies. These popular single-use lenses are removed and discarded at the end of each day, and a new, fresh pair is inserted the next morning. Used properly, dailies promote eye health, and they’re comfortable and convenient. Despite the...
May 25, 2020
An online eye exam is an automated and interactive vision test that claims to measure mainly visual acuity. It may seem like a convenient way to evaluate your vision or get an eyeglass or contact lens prescription, as these tests can be administered using your computer, tablet, or smartphone from...
May 19, 2020
Munster Award Program Honors the Achievement MUNSTER May 12, 2020 -- Gailmard Eye Center: Moles Katharine OD has been selected for the 2020 Best of Munster Award in the Optometrist category by the Munster Award Program. Each year, the Munster Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional...
May 13, 2020
As optometry practices reopen, many strict hygiene and sanitary guidelines are being put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Read on to learn about some of the changes you should expect to see during your next visit.
May 04, 2020
As we navigate new processes and protocols as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, you may be wondering, what's the difference between Essential and Non-Essential Eye Care. Essential Eye Care services include treatment for medical conditions, including urgent care needs that keep patients from carrying out their regular daily routines....
Dec 21, 2017
Happy Holidays from Gailmard Eye Center! Our office will be closed December 23-December 25, we will reopen Tuesday, December 26 at 8:30am with our normal business hours!...
Jan 10, 2017
Our office will be closed Monday, January 30, 2017 for an in-office seminar. Our normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Thank you for your understanding! ...
Dec 20, 2016
Our 2016 Holiday Hours are as follows: Saturday December 24: Closed Sunday December 25: Closed Monday December 26: Closed Saturday December 31: 8:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Sunday January 1: Closed Monday January 2: 8:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Happy Holidays!...
Nov 22, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving week!! The office will close early tomorrow, Wednesday, November 23rd, at 5pm. We are also closed on Thursday. Our normal business hours resume on Friday, 9-5 and Saturday, 9-1. We are thankful for our patients and appreciate you all very much!!...
Oct 21, 2016
We are very excited and proud to announce that we are now carrying STATE OPTICAL! These frames are made in the USA!! AND they are made right here in Chicago! GEC is an exclusive vendor for State Optical in NW Indiana! Be sure to stop by and ask us to share the story about State Optical today!!
Apr 27, 2016
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! We are planning our annual trunk show for Wednesday, May 6th from 1-7pm!! Hope to see you there!!
Feb 24, 2016
Due to the weather, we will be closing at 1pm today. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Stay warm and safe everyone!!!
Dec 29, 2015
Patients and staff of Gailmard Eye Center are saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague, John. He was an outstanding optician who provided excellent eye care to our community for 15 years. He will be greatly missed and we extend our deepest sympathy to his family.
Dec 24, 2015
The office will be closed the following dates....Thursday, December 24th, Friday, December 25th and Saturday, December 26th as well as Friday, January 1st. We will be open 9-1 on Thursday, December 31st from 9-1 and Saturday, January 2nd from 9-1. Happy Holidays!
Oct 03, 2015
Come visit GEC's booth at Pumpkins, Witches and Hayrides, Oh My!
Free vision screenings, goodies and treats!
Centennial Park Saturday, October 3 (Rain date: Sunday, October 4) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
FREE Admission: costume parade on the stage, prizes for best costumes, trick or treat with local businesses and games $10 Wristband: hayride, pumpkin patch, face painting, petting zoo, bounce house, concessions.
Join us at 8 am for the Monster Dash 5K Walk/Run.
Free vision screenings, goodies and treats!
Centennial Park Saturday, October 3 (Rain date: Sunday, October 4) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
FREE Admission: costume parade on the stage, prizes for best costumes, trick or treat with local businesses and games $10 Wristband: hayride, pumpkin patch, face painting, petting zoo, bounce house, concessions.
Join us at 8 am for the Monster Dash 5K Walk/Run.
May 07, 2015
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED OUR TRUNK SHOW!! IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS AND WE HOPE YOU HAD FUN!!
Apr 28, 2015
We will be closing the office at 4pm on Tuesday, April 28th to attend a staff appreciation dinner.
Thank You!
Thank You!
Dec 23, 2014
Our office will be closed Wednesday and Thursday (December 24th and 25th) to celebrate Christmas with our families. We will re-open on Friday from 9-5 and Saturday 9-1. Merry Christmas!!
Dec 16, 2014
We are closing early on Thursday, December 18th, for our holiday party. We will be open 9-1 Thursday, 9-5 Friday and 9-1 Saturday.
Sep 01, 2014
We are now carrying Air Optix Colors!! Call for your appointment today!
Jun 16, 2014
We are happy to announce that we are now accepting Davis Vision. Please call for your appointment today!
May 01, 2014
Mark your calendars!! We are very excited to announce our 2nd annual eyewear trunk show on April 30th! We are highlighting the following brands-Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenberg, Kate Spade, Hugo Boss and LaFont. Stay tuned for more details!!
Mar 11, 2014
In anticipation of the bad weather tomorrow morning, we will be opening late. Wednesday, March 12th we will be open from 1-7pm. Let's hope this is the last of the bad weather!!
Jan 07, 2014
Gailmard Eye Center is open today with its normal hours of 9-5. Please be careful on the roads!
Jan 06, 2014
Gailmard Eye Center is closed today (Monday, January 6th 2014) due to the extreme weather. We hope to be open tomorrow.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Dec 30, 2013
Don't let your flex spending go to waste! Our office is open 9-5 on Monday, December 30th and 9-1, Tuesday, December 31st!
Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year!!
Dec 10, 2013
Gailmard Eye Center will be closing early today, Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at 3pm for our holiday party. Normal business hours will resume tomorrow (Wednesday 9-7).
Oct 04, 2013
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Oakley has created special frames and will donate $20 for each pair sold! Stop by the office and try them on! Sunglasses also available.
Aug 05, 2013
It's Back to School time! Make sure to schedule your child's annual eye health exam today! We have an amazing selection of children's eyewear including brands like, Juicy Couture, Nike, Disney, X-Games and much more!
Jul 26, 2013
We are very excited to announce that we are now fitting Dailies Total 1 contact lenses in our office!! This contact lens is nothing like you have ever tried in the past! We have been chosen to be the only ones in NW Indiana to fit this incredible lens! Please ask about it at your next visit and we will be happy to give you free trials! We are confident that you will just love this new lens! Schedule your appointment today!!
Jul 03, 2013
We are closing today at 5pm and will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. We will resume regular business hours from 9-5 on Friday and 9-1 on Saturday. Have a safe and happy holiday!
Jun 24, 2013
Introducing Anne Klein to our eyewear gallery! A GLOBALLY ICONIC AMERICAN FASHION BRAND
For over 40 years, Anne Klein has been synonymous with style. As a pioneer of classic American sportswear,
Anne encouraged women to mix and match separates and accessories to create a wardrobe full of staplepieces for work, life, and everything in between. She was a true innovator of sophisticated, effortless dressing, creating a brand that paved the landscape for American fashion.----courtesy of altaireyewear.com
Jun 10, 2013
We are now accepting your Spectera vision plan! Please call to make your appointment today!
May 23, 2013
We would like to introduce you to our latest collection in our eyewear gallery-Lafont Eyewear!
If you are looking for comfort, style and something unique, this is the collection for you!
Please take a moment to watch this very intriguing video of how Lafont Eyewear is made from start to finish. Notice the craftsmanship, hands-on design and detail of each frame-you will be amazed!!
May 09, 2013
Hello everyone! We will be closed on Thursday (May 9th) due to an in-office seminar. Please feel free to stop by today, Tuesday (open until 5) tomorrow, Wednesday (9-7) or Friday (9-5). Have a great week!
Feb 15, 2013
Do you know anyone who has low vision? Did you know that we specialize in low vision exams? We have many tools available to try at our office to see what works best for your needs. Our latest low vision aid is a magnified mouse that can be plugged in to any TV with ease. Now you can move the mouse over a book, magazine, bills, prescription bottles or anything that has small print and see it large on the TV screen in color! Call today for more information on our low vision exams and the many aids we carry!
Jan 16, 2013
We are happy to offer EyePromise Zeaxanthin + Lutein here at Gailmard Eye Center! If macular degeneration runs in your family or you just want a supplement that promotes good macular health, this is a supplement that you should consider taking! Ask about this at your next eye health exam!
Jan 04, 2013
Meet Owen Snow! He just picked up his very first pair of glasses today and is so excited to wear them! Owen has anti-reflection on his lenses which help him see better especially at night and on the computer; his lenses look nicer too! He also added Transitions lenses which will turn dark outside when sunny and will help protect his eyes from harmful UV rays.
Dec 17, 2012
We are excited to announce that we are now on Google+
We would love to see you there too!
Click on the icon below to see our page.
We would love to see you there too!
Click on the icon below to see our page.
Nov 21, 2012
Introducing...Zero G Eyewear! Each frame is 100% titanium which means it is extremely durable and very light weight. Another great thing about this collection is there are no screws to fall out or get loose! Ask about Zero G next time you are in our office!
Oct 29, 2012
We have a very exciting announcement! We are now an authorized dealer of CHANEL! Please come visit our optical gallery and we will assist you in finding the perfect pair for you!
Sep 20, 2012
We are proud to announce new technology! We have recently installed The Optomap 200Dx
Aug 02, 2012
Come celebrate the Olympics with us! New Nike "Olympic inspired" sunglasses! Come try on the pair that Gold medalist, Misty May-Treanor wears in the sand!
Jun 25, 2012
Gailmard Eye Center will be closed this Saturday, June 30th 2012. Our doctors and staff will be attending continuing education courses in Chicago.
Jun 05, 2012
We are excited to announce the i.Profilerplus ® by ZEISS! This "3-in-1" instrument is the latest in technology. The i.Profilerplus ® measures an individual profile of your eye and creates an i.Scription. The i.Scription is a revolutionary new technology by ZEISS that determines the unique requirements of your eyes with far greater precision than standard methods, resulting in eyeglass lenses more attuned to your vision needs than any other lenses available today.
Come join the excitement and schedule your eye exam today!
Come join the excitement and schedule your eye exam today!
May 03, 2012
Diane von Furstenberg - “Putting on a pair of glasses can change the way you look and feel, they are the lens through which you see the world.” DVF Eyewear is beautifully crafted. The collection features sun and optical frames inspired by the DVF Wrap Dress and iconic design elements such as the power stone and translations of signature prints. Styling includes color blocking, patterns, and mixed material techniques, using proprietary zyls, luxurious lightweight metals, and intricate temple detailing.~Courtesy of Marchon Eyewear
Apr 24, 2012
We are just thrilled to announce that Tiffany & Co. eyewear just arrived at Gailmard Eye Center! Gather your girlfriends and come spoil yourself! You deserve it!
Apr 11, 2012
We have enhanced our online appointment requests! Next time you need to make an appointment, try scheduling it here on our website, or check out our Facebook page. You can choose which doctor you would like to see and what time works best for you! We will contact you as soon as the appointment you requested has been confirmed.
Apr 02, 2012
Very exciting news! Gailmard Eye Center just received the latest release in Prada eyewear! Also, we will be announcing another exciting collection in the very near future...stay tuned!
Mar 06, 2012
What is Vision Therapy? Many of you may be wondering. Watch this short video and our patient, Blake De Valk, will show you!
Feb 22, 2012
Do you have trouble seeing when you take your glasses off? Is it difficult for you to choose a new frame because you cannot see? Click on "more" and you will be relieved to see that you will be able to choose a new frame with confidence next time you are in for a new pair of glasses!
Feb 16, 2012
Michael Kors...."the fastest growing retailer in the world". His collection is timeless, chic, luxurious and classic!
Feb 06, 2012
Are you accident prone? Flexon may be your answer! Enjoy this short video and see for yourself how Flexon may be a good choice for your next pair of glasses!
Jan 31, 2012
Yes, even eyewear can be "eco" friendly. Just in....Eco-Optics by Modo Eyewear!
Jan 27, 2012
Does this ever happen to you? It's so annoying! No need to worry, here are a few reasons why this may happen.
Jan 26, 2012
Most people wonder why frames cost so much and why some are more expensive than others. Here’s an excellent video that shows in great detail how a custom, hand-made frame is produced from start to finish.
Jan 23, 2012
Have you owned a pair of Anti-Reflective lenses lately? It is not what it used to be! Some people are skeptical about Anti-Reflection (AR) because they had a bad experience in the past but AR technology has come a long way and gets better and better every year.
Jan 16, 2012
Warning Signs of Eye Trouble
Blurry vision, spots, glare at night -- these are common eye complaints that can be harmless annoyances or an early sign of disease. In the slides ahead, we explore several eye problems and offer two quick eye tests. You'll see the world through eyes that have floaters, cataracts, myopia, and glaucoma. Be sure to see an eye doctor promptly for any concerns.
Jan 11, 2012
Print this checklist and tape it to the fridge — you'll be on your way to having your best year ever for good vision and eye health.
Jan 04, 2012
Report cards will be coming out soon, if they haven't already.
Dec 27, 2011
Don't forget to use up your flex account this week! 2012 will be here before you know it!
Dec 12, 2011
Harley Davidson for men! Cool, sharp and very handsome! And also introducing Candie's Eyewear! Cute, fun and very affordable! Come in and try them on! Gailmard Eye Center is constantly keeping up with the latest trends!
Dec 12, 2011
Gailmard Eye Center would like to wish you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season!
Nov 16, 2011
Oct 05, 2011
For anyone who “likes” us on facebook, they will be entered in a drawing to win a $100 gift card to Gailmard Eye Center. Please spread the word and tell your friends and family. Hurry, the drawing will be this Friday, Oct. 7th at 4pm. Good Luck!
May 05, 2011
This video shows rare footage of a 1930 newsreel with Helen Keller and her teacher and friend, Anne Sullivan. Click here to watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv1uLfF35Uw&feature=youtu.be
Feb 11, 2011
Dr. Neil Gailmard is presenting three lectures this spring to third year students at University of California at Berkeley, School of Optometry.
Jan 15, 2011
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Jan 03, 2011
Our OCT instrument (optical coherence tomography) is equipped to take a cross-sectional image of the anterior chamber of the eye. See a photo on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/GailmardEyeCenter .
Nov 09, 2010
If you have a flex-spending account through work, don't forget to use your benefits before the end of the calendar year.
Aug 31, 2010
We are currently beginning two new FDA clinical studies for contact lens products. If you wear contact lenses and would like to be considered…
Aug 15, 2010
The doctors at GEC are now certified to fit a new type of contact lens for keratoconus and…
Jul 22, 2010
We are now an authorized dealer for Wiley X sunglasses and protective eyewear.
May 11, 2010
We are pleased to announce that we now have a new instrument that allows us to screen for risk of macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in adults.
Feb 04, 2010
Ed Hardy is an artist who designs fashions that are inspired by vintage tatoos and now the look is available in eyewear! Stop in today and try some on!
Jan 15, 2010
We want to be your contact lens source so we lowerd prices on all brands of contacts! We are now priced less than the largest online contact lens vendor! We also now offer an additional 10% off if...
Oct 01, 2009
The Pediatric Vision Center at Gailmard Eye Center is now open!
Sep 05, 2009
An amazing new instrument helps our doctors to diagnose and monitor retinal and optic nerve disease like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.