After practicing for nearly 25 years, Dr. Jessica Palmer — founder of Eyes on Chelsea Vision Care — still finds her work with patients gratifying.
“I enjoy being able to help people see,” said Palmer, who was named Shelby County Healthcare Practitioner of the Year for 2022. “It’s my favorite thing about my job.”
Palmer and her friendly, knowledgeable staff at Eyes on Chelsea treat their patients like family while providing a full range of services and products, including eye exams for adults and children, vision therapy, contact lenses and a great selection of glasses and sunglasses.
However, they deliver more than just primary care.
“We’ve continued to add new technology and treatments,” Palmer said.
Eyes on Chelsea’s Dr. Judson Harrison specializes in myopia control and utilizes drops and contact lenses and vision therapy for crossed or lazy eyes.
In 2022, the practice began providing the Cynosure facial treatments, which stimulate collagen growth in the face and neck and help relieve dry eyes.
“The procedure is a non-invasive, pain-free alternative to Botox,” Palmer said.
Ortho-K lenses, which allow nearsighted individuals clear vision without glasses or contacts, are available at Eyes on Chelsea.
The practice can handle eye emergencies, eye diseases and the co-management of surgeries, like LASIK.
In addition, Palmer and her staff take time to fully explain the results of eye exams to patients and to describe all of their options.
“I listen to what a patient is telling me,” Palmer said.
Children also receive special care, with staff pediatric optometrist Dr. Rena Lewis ensuring her patients and their parents are informed and feel at ease throughout the process.
Eyes on Chelsea Vision Care is at 10699 Old Highway 280, Building 2, Suite 1. There’s also a Sylacauga location.
For more information about Eyes on Chelsea, call 205-980-4530 or go toeyesonchelsea.com.
