| JUNE 2026 |

 
 

Your monthly "eye"-mail newsletter with the latest in eye care advancements and offerings and the happenings at each of our locations! Need to contact us? Use the navigation bar below to access contact information and details about each of our offices.

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News You Can Use

 
 
 

Welcome to the Team, 
Dr. Austin Thomas!



Join us in welcoming Dr. Austin Thomas to the Terrezza Optical family! Dr. Thomas provides comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages at our Fairfield and Palafox locations. In addition to annual eye exams, he specializes in ocular disease management, glaucoma care, specialty contact lens fittings and post-operative surgical care. Use the button to learn more about Dr. Thomas or request an appointment online.

 
 
 

2026 Best of the Bay Voting is Open!


Vote for us daily through June 30 in the following 2026 Best of the Bay Awards categories:

  • Beauty & Health – People / Eye Care Professional: Dr. Gene Terrezza
  • Beauty & Health / Eye Care Clinic: Terrezza Optical
  • Shopping / Eyewear Store: Terrezza Optical

Thank you for your support and for making us a finalist again this year!

 
 
 

Baby Bellard on the Way!


The Terrezza Optical family is growing....

Congratulations to our own Dr. Ian Bellard and his amazing wife, Dr. Ericka Bellard, who are expecting a baby boy this November.


We look forward to meeting Baby Boy Bellard later this year!

 
 
 

Ms. Sharon Faye Retires After 26 Years


Goodbyes are hard, especially when it's someone who has been such an integral part of the Terrezza Optical family. After 26 dedicated years of service, we celebrated Ms. Sharon Faye's retirement. We wish her all the best as she enters this new season.

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All Terrezza Optical locations will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Our offices will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, July 6.


From our family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy 4th of July!

Our Latest Podcasts

 
 

The Eyecare Experts Podcast is also available on your favorite podcast apps, including:


Apple Podcasts

Spotify

iHeartRadio

Amazon Music/Audible

YouTube      Web
Episode 48 - Teleoptometry vs In Office Visits
Episode 49 - The 3M's: Men's Health, Migraines & More
 
 

Light Sensitivity + Migraine Attacks?


For Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, we’re sharing something we see often: for many people living with migraine, light sensitivity can make everyday places, screens, overhead LEDs, and glare feel overwhelming. That’s why we offer Avulux lenses, designed to help manage the impact of triggering light with 2x better light quality. If harsh lighting has been affecting your comfort, we’d love to help you explore options that fit your day-to-day needs.