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Spring is officially here!  For many people, Spring means longer days, blooming flowers, and more sunshine.  For those who follow NCAA college basketball, March means a lot of upsets, winners, and broken brackets. Spring can also mean allergies!  As trees and flowers come alive, many who suffer from hay fever know that tons of pollen… Read More

According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), a recent survey revealed that 88% of Americans know that digital devices can negatively affect their vision, but the average American still spends 7 or more hours a day looking at their screens. From computer screens to smartphones to television screens, all these digital devices emit blue light…. Read More

LASIK surgery is a fantastic procedure. With the help of technology, LASIK is now completed with a laser instead of a blade. LASIK is quite a magical invention. This surgery restores vision. LASIK was performed on some 700,000 eyes last year, up from 628,724 in 2016. (According to Market Scope, a market research company that… Read More

The task of looking for a good LASIK surgeon can be overwhelming. Where to start?  What specific attributes should I be looking for in a great surgeon?  Even if you’re a master Googler, not knowing what to look for can lead you down the wrong way.  Don’t worry, we’re here to help.  We’ve listed a… Read More

There has been an unusual amount of rain in San Francisco this year.  Lately, the recent flash flood warnings and mudslide in Sausalito this morning, has me thinking whether or not I am ready to evacuate my house if needed.  For example, I need to start putting my eyeglasses on my side table every night.  Should I… Read More

Do you suffer from dry eyes? Or perhaps you suffer from dry eyes and may not even know it.  Staring at your smartphone too hard, or perhaps you’re spending hours in front of a computer screen, TV or tablet.  But, all that screen time means you’re squinting more and blinking less.  Additionally, contact lenses can potentially… Read More

Welcome to February.  The new month may mean different things for different people.  For all the sports fanatics, the first Sunday of the month means the Super Bowl!  The New England Patriots are in the finals again.  In Super Bowl 53, Tom Brady is facing off against the young Ram Jared Goff in Atlanta. Or,… Read More

Earthquake!  Are you prepared?  In the Bay Area, we are prone to earthquakes. Just last week, there were two(!) 3.4 quakes in Berkeley.  While a 3.4 is classified as minor on the magnitude scale, the quake was still felt throughout the Bay Area.  Today’s Self-Care Challenge is to set up a disaster kit and prepare yourself… Read More

In last week blog, we wrote about Glaucoma.  What this disease is, reasons why you should care, and ways you can do to prevent Glaucoma.  In this week’s blog, we’re going to highlight other fun facts (or perhaps we should say not so fun facts).  Along with an interview with our Glaucoma Surgeon and Specialist,… Read More

January signals a fresh start with new resolutions.  A better and improved you.  For us, at Pacific Eye Associates we would like to remind you that January is Glaucoma Awareness Month!  Many of you are probably thinking what is Glaucoma?  Or maybe a few of you have loved ones who have Glaucoma and may know… Read More