Altadena Eye Care owner Dr. Amy Herrington has always known that the eyes have it.
It was at age 11 when she began wearing glasses, then moving to contact lenses the following year, that she first developed an interest in optometry.
“It astounded me that a little piece of plastic could change how I saw the world,” Dr. Herrington said.
Optometry grew to be the perfect path for her to follow, as it’s her passion to care for medical issues while also helping patients choose attractive frames or evaluate them for their first pair of contact lenses.
“I never tire of hearing that a patient is thrilled they see better for their job or sport … or that they get tons of compliments on their new spectacles,” Dr. Herrington said.
With 31 years of experience in optometry, Dr. Herrington believes it’s important to give patients more personal attention, education and options than the average retail practice can provide. Her newly located practice provides adults and children with routine eye exams for spectacles and contact lenses, as well as care for ocular health issues.
“You never know what you may find in a routine eye exam,” Dr. Herrington said. “Many years ago, I detected a case of leukemia in someone who was unaware of the condition. The patient received treatment and recovered due to timely detection.”
With its new location serving Vestavia and its surrounding areas, Altadena Eye Care is set for a great year.
“Let me help you see your best with eyewear that’s tailored for you,” Dr. Herrington said.
