Dr. Dawn Wilczek O.D., Optometrist
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Dr. Dawn Wilczek O.D.

Optometrist

5/5(1)
1105 Christine Avenue Anniston AL, 36207
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Practice Philosophy

Functional Medicine

Rating

5/5

About

Dawn Dachelet Wilczek, O.D. is a native of Anniston, AL who attended Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School and Donoho High School. She earned her undergraduate degree from Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC while on a tennis scholarship. Dr. Wilczek then graduated from the UAB School of Optometry in 2003, with her Doctorate Degree. She came back to Anniston, AL and has enjoyed practicing with her father, Dr. Ronald Dachelet, at Anniston Eye Clinic. Dr. Wilczek is active in the community, her church and her daughter's school by participating in Anniston Rotary, Junior League of Anniston-Calhoun, Sacred Heart Catholic Church choir, Sacred Heart School PTO (Treasurer), member of the Board of Directors of 2nd Chance for three years, Chair of the City of Anniston Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and she is a Leadership Calhoun County (LCC) alumnus. She has been married to Thomas Wilczek since 1999 and they have a daughter, Abigail. She feels very blessed to be working in a profession that she loves and where she is able to improve and make a difference in so many lives.

Education and Training

UAB School of Optometry OD 2003

Presbyterian College Biology 1997

Provider Details

Female English
Dr. Dawn Wilczek O.D.
Dr. Dawn Wilczek O.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • How do I stop blinking out my contacts?

    You need to go back to the eye doctor who fit you with those contact lenses because it sounds like they are not a good fit for you. You can be fit in another brand of contact lenses to try and get a better fit. READ MORE

  • Will I still be nearsighted after cataract surgery?

    That is up to you and your surgeon. Your prescription changes after cataract surgery, so your vision can be set for distance or near, that is something that you and your surgeon would have to discuss. READ MORE

  • My little brother's eye?

    You can pull it out but you just have to be careful not to scratch his eye. It would be best to take him in to see an eye doctor so that they can numb his eye and remove the hair while also making sure that his cornea is not scratched. If his cornea is scratched, then they can prescribe an antibacterial ointment to be used for a few days to help with pain and make sure he doesn't get an infection. READ MORE

  • What is a good vitamin for dry eyes?

    You want to find a vitamin with the AREDS2 formula. So, Ocuvite or Preservision with AREDS2 are over-the-counter. Lunovus makes one that you can order online that is a multivitamin and AREDS2 vitamin combined (https://lunovus.com/collections/maintaining-macular-health/products/areds-2macular-support-plus-multi?variant=43021575159995). I hope that helps. READ MORE

  • Extreme eye strain and new glasses?

    My suggestion would be to go back where you got the glasses and see if they can help you out. READ MORE

  • Cataract surgery?

    Most topical medications will not have an effect on systemic blood pressure. READ MORE

  • What helps dry eyes from contacts?

    The two biggest things to do in order to reduce dry eye with contact lenses is to make sure and never sleep in your contacts and also throw them away as required (whether that be daily or every 2 weeks or monthly). Overwear of contact lenses can cause dryness and may cause you to become intolerant to contact lenses in the future. You can also use rewetting drops twice daily especially the days that you are constantly on the computer and you can decrease your contact lens wear time during the day. READ MORE

  • Can you go blind if you get hand sanitizer in your eye?

    No, you just need to flush it out with water for a couple of minutes and continue to use artificial tears when your eyes feel irritated. READ MORE

  • I tasted my eye drops?

    No, that is pretty normal. The eyes, the nose and the mouth are all connected. You can pinch the bridge of your nose if you want to decrease the amount of eye drops that can go down the back of your throat. READ MORE

  • Can you get surgery for dry eyes?

    No READ MORE

  • Is it safe to order contacts online?

    You have to have a current contact lens prescription. READ MORE

  • Can dry eyes cause blurry vision in one eye?

    Yes, dry eye can cause blurry vision in one eye worse than the other. The best thing to do is use artificial tears about 4 x day for 2 weeks, then drop them down to 2 x day and use them in both eyes. READ MORE

  • How long can you wear contacts for?

    It depends on the type of contact lenses that you have, but you need to take your contacts out every night and throw them away every day if you have daily lenses, or every 2 weeks or monthly if you have most other lenses. But, to keep your eyes healthy, it is extremely important NOT to sleep in your contacts. READ MORE

  • Eye swollen?

    That is called a pterygium. That is very common and usually gets worse when outside on a sunny day especially when not wearing UV sunglasses. It is not something that you need to be concerned about. You probably also have a conjunctival elevation (pinguecula) on your other eye as well (it just may not be as close to the cornea as this one is). It's not going to go away, but using artificial tears to keep your eyes lubricated and wearing UV sunglasses when outside is the best way to reduce the progression and irritation. READ MORE

  • How do I get new contacts during the coronavirus?

    You need to make an appointment with your optometrist for a contact lens exam. Most optometrist's offices are open for business, but most will have some safety protocols that they are following to help keep everyone safe (i.e., everyone must wear and mask and they may be limiting the number of people they allow in the office). READ MORE

  • Does an eye pressure test hurt?

    No, it is a little uncomfortable and it will startle you, but it does not hurt. READ MORE

  • Can high blood pressure cause blurry vision?

    Yes, blood pressure can cause you to have intermittent blurry vision. Best practice is to see both your optometrist and your physician to make sure everything is under control. READ MORE

  • Are light eyes more sensitive to sunlight?

    Yes, typically light eyes have less pigment in the retina which will cause light eyes to be more light sensitive than dark eyes. The more pigment that the retina has (i.e., dark eyes), the more light is absorbed by the retina which makes the intensity of the light coming into the eyes less intense, therefore, less light sensitive. READ MORE

  • My refractive error in both the eyes is about 6. Can you please suggest a possible treatment?

    Your treatment options are glasses, contacts, or refractive surgery (such as LASIK). READ MORE

  • Do specs with glare protection really work?

    Yes, the glare protection really works. If your prescription has changed, though, that could be causing your headaches. READ MORE

Awards

  • Small Business Award Honoree 2013 Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce 

Treatments

  • Diabetic Eye Exams
  • Pediatric Eye Exams
  • Eye Exams
  • Eye Infections/injuries
  • Foreign Body Removal
  • Contact Lens Fittings And Evaluations
  • Glasses

Professional Memberships

  • Alabama Optometric Association  
  • American Optometric Association  
  • Board of Directors Alabama Optometric Association  2010  - 2011 

Experience & Accolades

  • Optometrist/Co-Owner2003Anniston Eye ClinicI have been working as an optometrist with my father since 2003 and managing the practice.

Professional Society Memberships

  • Alabama Optometric Association, American Optometric Association

Hobbies / Sports

  • Tennis

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of the American Optometric Association

Dr. Dawn Wilczek O.D.'s Practice location

Anniston Eye Clinic

1105 Christine Avenue -
Anniston, AL 36207
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New patients: 256-236-0300, 256-236-0300
Fax: 256-236-0324, 256-236-5222
http://www.annistoneyeclinic.com

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Dr. Dawn Wilczek O.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Optometrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
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