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A few Great 4th Of July Eyecare Tips
From bottle rockets to crazy eyeballs to fountains of fun, we all love celebrating the Fourth of July with Flare. Unfortunately, firework follies on the 4th are just as common as the sleeveless mullet dudes you see sporting American flag t-shirts. According to the American [...]
Read MoreNew Discoveries On The Human Eye
Have you ever wondered how the eye perceives sight and translates it into information your brain can understand? Everyday I am amazed by the simple things that each of us take for granted like sight. Our eyes are incredible sensory tools that gather information of the world around us. That information is then sent to [...]
Read MoreLocal Family Activities
Orange County has so many diverse family activities that are both fun and nearby. Located in La Habra, the Childrens Museum is a magical playground where children’s imaginations can run wild. No, this isn’t Disneyland, especially when considering admission for children is only $ 6. The mesuem is set up in a 1923 railroad station where children are given the opportunity [...]
Read MoreFree Family Fun
When was the last time your family heard the word free when discussing the next family outing? Well this might be the first. The California Science Center in Los Angeles is a geat place to take your family. The Science center offers loads of educational, hands-on free exhibits and extra-charge attractions including the High Wire [...]
Read MoreFactors That Influence Eye Care
Typicaly we associate visiting the eye doctor with people who need glasses or contacts. The reality is the leading cause of vision impairment within the United States include diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, cataract and glaucoma. Diabetic retinopathy affects more than 5.3 million Americans ages 18 and older. Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of [...]
Read MoreAre Sunglasses Important?
Most people know spending large amounts of time in the sun can have harmful effects on our skin. What many people fail to understand is that those same UV rays can also cause damage to our eyes as well. Unlike other parts of your body, your eye’s lens do not repair themselves when damaged. Cells [...]
Read MoreInfant Eye Care
Our children depend on us every day to provide for their needs. Those needs extend from every day survival to improving their quality of life. Infants have no way to tell us they might be suffering from an ailment that could easily be avoided by routine checkups. According to InfantSEE; a public health program from [...]
Read MoreOur Eyes are Amazing
Our eyes are amazing. Think about how much our lives are affected or influenced by what we see. Even simple everyday functions such as making breakfast, driving to work, and reading texts are only possible through the miracle of the human eye. One of our goals as eye care providers is to enhance your appreciation [...]
Read MoreVision and Learning
“I see 20/20! That means I have perfect vision, right?” Perhaps… 20/20 vision does mean that you can read the bottom row on the eye chart. However, vision is a complex process that involves much more than just the ability to see small print clearly. Our eyes must be able to shift focus between far [...]
Read MoreWhy Are Eye Exams Important?
Have you ever heard the saying that the eyes are the windows to the soul? Well, they are definitely the windows to your health. Your eyes are the only part of your body where we can look directly at internal, functioning blood vessels. Examination of the internal eye can give us valuable clues and warnings [...]
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