NEW YORK—These days, it’s not uncommon for things to feel a little stagnant. Many people are still spending most of their time safe and at home, and without things like concerts, live sporting events and parties to break up the months, it can feel like every day is the same—which makes holidays even more fun to celebrate. This week, millions of people around the world donned their trusty green T-shirts and headed to the store to buy a can of Guinness to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, no matter how far away they are from The Emerald Isle. This week, to bring a little joy into the monotony, we’re taking a look at how independent ECPs celebrated March 17, ranging from getting all dressed up to special sales.


The team at Anthony Aiden Opticians in New York got all dressed up to celebrate. Image via anthonyaidenopticians on Instagram.



At Eyes of Cresta Bella in San Antonio, Texas, the best way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is with gorgeous green frames, of course. Image via eyesofcrestabella on Instagram.



The team at Socialite Vision in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in their themed face masks from ClearVision. Image via socialitevision on Instagram.



Rachael Peterson Wruble, OD, who owns independent Belmont Eye in Belmont, North Carolina, shared a sweet St. Patrick’s Day picture with her two daughters. Image via dr.eyegotthis on Instagram.



Connecticut-based Eyes on Litchfield celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and supported another local business at their office. Image via eyesonlitchfield on Instagram.



ForSight Eye in Savannah, Georgia, heralded St. Patrick’s Day with fun green frames. Image via forsighteyeon Instagram.



On Twitter, the Gregor Eye Care team, based in Overland Park, Kansas, shared some ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and eat some greens that will help protect your eyes. Image via gregoreyecare on Twitter.