In the Spotlight - February

HILDA FIALKO "Where eclectic funk meets simple elegance" in eyewear; Hilda McFall Fialko, owner/optician has been an optician for twenty-six years and has always made it a goal of hers wherever she worked to bring the latest in fashion eyewear and lens technology to Citrus County. EmPower Eyewear, a new automated pair of eyeglasses, will be released in April andMezMerEyes has been chosen to be the exclusive distributor in this area. Please check the website for more information on this exciting new product; pixeloptics.com - MezMerEyes carries too many designers to mention them all, but a few are Dior, Versace, Valentino, Fysh, John Varvatos, and Roberto Cavalli. They also carry Costa Del Mar, Maui Jim, RayBan, Nine West sunglasses, also shirts and hats from Costa Del Mar and Maui Jim. Dr. Bruce Fosen, an independent Optometric Physician, originally from Joliet, IL, retired from the Army Reserve and has over thirty years experience. Eye exams are available four days a week including Saturdays; they also can take your own doctors prescription and make that pair of glasses that you have always dreamed of. Hilda was born in Dade City, FL and grew up spending her summers swimming in the Withlacoochee River. As a child her family often came to Citrus County to fish, camp, and swim. Little did she know as an adult after living in Idaho, Tennessee, Virginia, and South Carolina that she would eventually live here and become a part of this community. She dreamed of having an "Optical Boutique" and that dream was realized in the summer of 1995 when she purchased "Optical Express" in the Crystal River Mall, where she practiced over five years. In October, Hilda moved her office to The Shoppes of Heritage Village to continue her dream. Hilda is married to local pediatrician, Ira Fialko, and they have five sons and two granddaughters. MezMerEyes is complete family eye care; exams, contacts, eyeglasses, sunglasses, and accessories. They also accept EyeMed insurance. Hilda appreciates all of the loyal customers' who have followed her throughout the years and invites them to visit her at The Shoppes of Heritage Village. Hilda, Tracy Cybil Linhart (Licensed Optician for over seventeen years), Meriah Perry (Enrolled at Hillsborough Community College in the Opticianry Program), and Ms. Dell Holden will be happy to assist you in your selection of the perfect eyewear for you. Contact Information: MezMerEyes 631 N. Citrus Ave. Ste. C Crystal River, FL 34428 352-795-2020 optex@embarqmail.com