Blog: The Latest in Eye Care
Happy New Year from Sunshine Optometry!
A new year means new benefits for eye care and eyewear. You can use your Health Savings or Flex Spending Accounts towards Exams, Glasses, Contacts, Reading Glasses, Prescription Sunglasses, Laser Vision Correction, and more!
Holiday Hours at Sunshine Optometry
Cheers to the New Year! As the holiday season approaches, we would like to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to all of our valued customers. Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday, we hope that this time of year is filled with joy, love, and happiness for you and your loved ones.
Flex Spending Accounts: USE IT OR LOSE IT!
Depending on your employer’s coverage period, your remaining vision insurance benefits may expire on December 31st! Learn more here on what this means for you and how to maximize your benefits before it is too late.
Preventing Halloween Eye Injuries in Los Angeles
Never buy colored contact lenses from a retailer that does not ask for a prescription. There is no such thing as a "one size fits all" contact lens. Lenses that are not properly fitted may scratch the eye or cause blood vessels to grow into the cornea. Learn more how some retailers are selling illegal contact lenses!
Time is Running Out! Use Your FSA Before it Expires!
You probably know that prescription eyeglasses are covered, but did you know that sunglasses, safety glasses, and goggles (as long as these all have prescription lenses) are also FSA-eligible? If you prefer contact lenses, not only your lenses but also the shipping costs, are qualifying expenses. Hurry before it is too late!
September is Sports Eye Injury Prevention Awareness Month
Shin guards for soccer. Shoulder pads for football. Batting helmets for baseball and softball. Almost every sport has its own unique protective gear. But most participants in sports forget to protect one of the most important parts of the body: the eyes.
Unlocking Your Child's Learning Potential: The Critical Link Between Vision and Academic Success
Studies suggest that up to 80% of a child's learning occurs through their visual system, with daily visual tasks such as reading, writing, and using technology playing a crucial role. If a child's visual skills are underdeveloped or not functioning correctly, they may have to exert extra effort, which can lead to headaches, fatigue, and other eye strain issues. Parents and teachers should remain vigilant for these symptoms, which may indicate a potential vision problem in a child.
Bridging the Gap Between Parental Knowledge and Children's Vision
Discover the eye-opening realities of child eye care as a recent study reveals parental knowledge gaps that impact children's vision. Highlighting the crucial role of early eye exams, the study exposes widespread misconceptions, such as the fear of unnecessary glasses or weakening eyes. By dispelling myths, promoting parental education, and advocating for nationwide awareness, this article underscores the urgent need to safeguard children's eyesight and nurture a future of clear vision.
FreshLook ColorBlends is Being Discontinued, Place Your Order ASAP
FreshLook Color Blends, known for enhancing eye color, will no longer be available starting September 29, 2023, but customers can explore the new Air Optix Colors for vibrant hues and comfort. Additionally, Focus Dailies will be replaced by Dailies Colors contact lenses, offering a convenient and colorful alternative.
Children and Computer Vision Syndrome in School?
Sitting for hours in front of a computer screen stresses a child's eyes because the computer forces the child's vision system to focus and strain a lot more than during any other task. Learn more here about what you can do about computer vision syndrome!
Donate Your Old Eyeglasses to Lions Club International
Eye Make A Difference is an eyewear donation program to help the 2 billion people globally who don’t have access to much-needed eyewear due to income, distance, or disaster. Learn how you can make your old glasses useful again for someone in need. We work with our local Lions Club International group to get your donations to the right place.
Back to School Success Starts with Good Vision
Good vision is necessary for optimal academic performance. As kids grow, all sorts of developmental stages can cause changes in their eyesight. An eye exam helps to identify these changes. Find a good time to make an appointment to see us as part of your back-to-school routine. We’ll help your child commence the academic year with great vision.
Can Playing Video Games Hurt My Child's Eyes? You May Be Very Surprised
With the rise in popularity of video games and E-Sports, parents have always wondered what the potential side effects include after spending many hours in front of the television. This article will help dispel some of the most popular myths.
Bounce-Back Glare: The Importance of Anti-Reflective Coating on Sunglasses
This article explains why it's important to have an anti-reflective coating on the backside of your sunglasses, whether you're buying prescription sunglasses or grabbing a pair off the shelf. Without this coating, you may experience distracting glare and harmful UV rays, but with it, you can enjoy clear, comfortable vision and eliminate visually distracting reflections.
Nurturing Healthy Vision in Your Child: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover how you can safeguard your child's eyesight in a technology-driven world. Uncover effective strategies to reduce myopia risk, prevent the need for glasses, and ensure healthy vision through modern solutions like atropine eye drops, multi-focal contacts, and Ortho-K. Explore expert insights on screen time guidelines, personalized eye care, and the latest approaches to tackle the global myopia epidemic while maintaining your child's visual health.
Vuity Eye Drops: A New Aid for Near Vision Difficulty (Presbyopia)
With advancements in the health sector due to rapid revolutionary changes in technology, medical scientists often come up with modern and unique treatment options for treating different diseases. Now Allergan pharma has launched a new product named “Vuity Eye Drops (Pilocarpine 1.25%) ” which is claimed to have solved the ever-growing issues related to presbyopia.
Gucci - Authorized Retailer
Founded in Florence in 1921, Gucci is one of the world's leading luxury fashion brands. Eclectic, romantic, and above all contemporary, Gucci is currently inventing a wholly modern approach to fashion and thereby redefining luxury for the 21st century.
New Study Challenges the Effectiveness of the 20-20-20 Rule for Eye Strain
A recent study suggests that the commonly recommended 20/20/20 rule - taking a 20-second break every 20 minutes from near work and looking 20 feet away - may not be enough to alleviate digital eye strain. The study evaluated the effect of different break schedules on ocular and visual symptoms and found no significant effect on reported symptoms, reading speed, or task accuracy.
Uncovering the Tech Scam: The Comeback of Deceptive Sales Techniques & The Dangers of Online Vision Tests!
Some companies are using apps as a smokescreen to mislead consumers and undermine very basic quality care standards. An online eye test has the potential to miss critical, underlying health problems. Read more to find out how these companies are doing more harm than good. Read more about how they can be harmful to your eyes.