Category: Vision

Long summer days are here.  If you don’t live in foggy San Francisco, you’ve probably noticed that the suns lingers until about 9 pm.  Longer days means more time outside.  Whether your hiking or lounging by the pool, it’s important to hydrate.  Summertime also means trips and vacations.  But all this time in the sun,… Read More

LASIK surgery, whether PRK, SMILE or LASIK, are all extremely effective, safe and trusted options.  Complications that result in vision loss is very rare.  LASIK is one of the most popular elective surgeries, and it’s satisfaction rate among patients who have had the procedure is remarkably high.  However, there are some risk factors you should… Read More

Sunglasses are more than a fashion statement.  But…do sunglasses really protect my eyes?  The answer is Yes!  The white of your eye, cornea, retina, iris, and lens of your eye are susceptible to damage from too much sun exposure. Why are sunglasses so important? 1. Sunglasses also protect the skin around your eyes. The skin… Read More

If you Google this question, Google will simply say that the perfect candidate for LASIK is someone between the ages of 20 and 40. One can even opt for LASIK at the age of 18, but most doctors will encourage you to wait until their mid-20’s. Why? Generally, a good candidate is someone who has… Read More

If you haven’t heard the news about Stephen Curry. Here it is, he’s has been playing basketball this whole time with blurry vision! We know, it’s a bit unbelievable. He’s already an amazing shooter. Steph’s shooting at a 48.7% from the 3 point line since mid-March and has hit five plus 3 pointers in 9… Read More

Spring is officially here!  Spring means longer days, blooming flowers, and more sunshine.  For those who follow NCAA college basketball, March means a lot of upsets, winners, and, eventually broken brackets. If you are suffering from eye allergy symptoms, schedule a consultation at our San Francisco office today. For some people, Spring may also mean… 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 mudslides in Sausalito this morning, has me thinking whether or not I am ready to evacuate my house.  For example, I need to start putting my eyeglasses on my side table every night.  Should I… Read More