Our first blog post
The big news is that we’re open for business. In fact, we even issued a press release, to get the word out. Here is the text of the release…
HELMS FAMILY OPTICAL OPEN FOR BUSINESS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
Grand Rapids, Mich., September 17, 2009 – Dr. Barb Helms, O.D., has opened Helms Family Optical, a new optical office offering comprehensive eye exams, medical evaluations, contact lens evaluation and fitting, and a full selection of contemporary and designer frames. The office is located at 1600 East Beltline, N.E., Suite 112, just north of Leonard.
“After two decades working with patients in various private and corporate practices, I felt it was important to get back to the kind of personal, approachable, family-focused service that I grew up with,” explained Dr. Helms. “When we were kids, our optometrist knew our family, knew all the kids by name – we felt he really cared about our health and our concerns.”
Helms Family Optical offers the latest in painless Optomap ultra-wide retinal scanning technology. Patients can be screened for early signs of glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, and even cancer. Dr. Helms is also experienced working with specialty lenses such as sports contacts for kids and multifocal contacts for adults.
Optional online scheduling and extended office hours Monday through Saturday provide patients added convenience.
Helms Family Optical offers comprehensive eye exams, medical evaluations, contact lens evaluation and fitting and a large selection of contemporary and designer frames, all in a comfortable family-friendly office conveniently located at 1600 East Beltline, Suite 112. 616.365.2020. www.helmsoptical.com
