Eye Doctors in San Jose & Saratoga
Blepharitis Can Result In Dry Eye
Belpharitis is one of the most common eye diseases in the world and is a precursor of many other issues, such as dry eye disease, contact lens intolerance, and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Symptoms of blepharitis range from mild to severe, including foreign body sensation, irritated watery eyes, itching, crusting, eyes stuck together in the morning, grittiness,…
Read MoreAre your benefits about to expire?
Call soon for an appointment or drop in to order your spare glasses. The end of the year gets very busy.
Read MoreYour back to school to-dos should include a thorough vision exam.
75-90% of classroom learning involves the vision system. If the vision system is not working properly, learning can be hindered, as can success in sports and other activities, along with self esteem and behavior. Vision problems often go undetected. There are other factors in vision besides seeing 20/20. Clear vision is one thing. Other symptoms of vision…
Read MoreGlasses Aren’t Just For Clear Eyesight
Neurolenses® are prescription lenses that add a contoured prism to bring the eyes into alignment. Contoured prism has been shown to relieve the headaches, neck/shoulder pain and eyestrain that many patients experience when using digital devices, reading or doing detail work. We have some staff members wearing neurolens glasses, experiencing significant improvement in comfort throughout…
Read MoreWestside Family Vision Center will be Opening Late This Friday, 5/10/19- 9:00 a.m.
We apologize for the inconvenience, our San Jose office will be opening a bit later than usual, 9:00, this Friday morning.
Read MoreWarm weekends are coming.
Try this eye healthy Sangria recipe from Ita Buttrose & Vanessa Jones’ Macular Degeneration Cookbook: Eating For Eye Health. Serves 4 1 cup (8 fl. oz.) orange juice 1/2 cup (4 fl. oz.) lemon juice 1/2 cup sugar 1 bottle light-bodied red wine (24 fl. oz.), well chilled 1/2 orange sliced 1/2 ripe green apple,…
Read MoreClosing Early Today, 12/19/18
We are closing at 12:30 today for a bit of holiday cheer. We apologize for any inconvenience; come see us tomorrow. Happy holidays! Warm wishes for everyone- good health and happiness, peace, comfort and joy over the holidays and throughout the new year. Other upcoming holiday closed dates are December 24th, 25th, 31st, and January…
Read MoreDon’t Lose Your Benefits
As the end of the year approaches, make sure you take advantage of all of your year-end benefits. Many insurance plans reset on January 1st, and most flexible spending account balances don’t roll over from year to year. Contact us today to book your appointment, stock up on contact lenses, order a backup pair of…
Read MoreFighting Cancer With Relay For Life
We are participating in American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life this summer in honor of our family members and staff members and our patients who are fighting or have fought cancer. Please feel free to join us in supporting the fight by making a donation on our Relay For Life page. We will be out walking at Relay For Life in Campbell in…
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