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Vision Insurance: Act Now to Maximize Your Benefits

The clock is ticking on your vision insurance benefits! Most plans reset on January 1, meaning unused benefits will be lost. Here’s why acting before the year ends is essential for your eye health and financial savings.

Year-End Eye Exams: The Key to Healthy Vision for Kids

Don’t let your child’s vision care fall behind! Use your vision benefits before they expire to update prescriptions and ensure healthy vision for the year ahead.

Is Myopia Management Only for Kids? Let’s Learn

Myopia management isn't just for children—adults can benefit, too. This blog debunks myths about managing myopia in adulthood. It explains how specialized contact lenses, like multifocal lenses, can help slow the progression of myopia and improve vision for adults.

Myopia Management with Ortho-K Lenses

Ortho-K Has Been Shown to Effectively Slow Myopia Progression in Children Myopia can significantly impact your child’s performance in school and sports and can lead to serious eye diseases later in life. Fortunately, certain treatments, such as Ortho-k, can help slow the progression of myopia. Offer Your Child a Brighter...

Did you Know? 80% of Learning is Visual

Is your child’s vision problems preventing them from reaching their full potential in school? Undiagnosed vision and eye health problems that can interfere with academic and social success. Children often don't realize that they have a vision problem. These vision problems can impact their school success; astigmatism focusing eye tracking...

is your Child School-Ready?

Your child depends on good vision for learning Get your child ready for the upcoming school year with an eye exam. Undiagnosed vision and eye health problems that can interfere with academic and social success. Children often don't realize that they have a vision problem. Since school vision screenings are...

Its Spring – Due you Suffer with Allergy Eyes?

Eye Allergies are common in the spring, affecting up to 30% of people worldwide. Fortunately, we can provide effective treatment — so you get the relief you seek. Eye allergies occur when the body becomes hypersensitive to a particular substance, such as pollen or dust, triggering the immune system to...

Computer Causing Dry Eyes?

If you're suffering from dry eyes because you're staring at your computer screen all day long, you may also benefit from having a comprehensive dry eye exam.

Do you Suffer with Spring Allergy Eyes?

Don’t Let Pollen Get You Down! Enjoy going for walks in nature, but find it causes eye allergy flare-ups? Eye allergies can mean the difference between feeling energized from a morning jog and spending the rest of the day suffering from dry, itchy, irritated eyes. If eye allergies have you...

Untreated Dry eye can Damage your Cornea

Dry eyes are not only uncomfortable but can cause long term damage to the front of your eye - the cornea. Fortunately, there are successful in-office treatments for dry eye.

Are you Experiencing Dry Eyes this Winter?

While the weather changes, you may experience dry eyes. Finding the best solution isn't always easy. Here are some ways to prevent discomfort this winter.

Uncovering the Benefits of Macular Degeneration Supplements

Delve into the world of macular degeneration supplements, discovering their benefits and insights for effective AMD management and overall eye health.

Don’t Wait – It’s Time to Use It or Lose It

Taking the time to visit the eye doctor to assess your eyes can make a huge difference for your vision and eye health. Before the year ends, use your vision benefits to get a new pair of glasses and book an eye exam

How Does Diabetes Affect Your Eyes?

If diabetes runs in your family, or if you’ve been diagnosed with the condition yourself, you should be seeing your optometrist regularly for checkups

10 Facts On Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder that affects the shape of the cornea, leading to vision impairment. It typically begins in the teenage years or early twenties and can be managed with scleral lenses.

The Link Between High Myopia and Serious Eye Diseases

High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.

The Importance of Regular Eye Exams in Detecting Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause severe vision loss, but early detection can help preserve your vision.

Eye Exam Saves Woman’s Life by Detecting Brain Tumor Early

Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Oakbrook Optometry to schedule your appointment.

How Diabetes Increases Dry Eye Risk in Children and Adolescents

Children and adolescents with diabetes are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) than their non-diabetic peers. Read on to learn why diabetics are at higher risk, and how The Dry Eye Center At Oakbrook Optometry can help.

How Long Does It Take To Switch From Glasses to Scleral Lenses?

Switching from glasses to scleral contact lenses can take several weeks. your Thousand Oaks eye doctor will provide instructions on how to properly insert, remove, and care for the lenses, as well as how to monitor for any potential complications. Read on to learn more.

When Should You See a Retina Specialist?

Many retinal conditions can lead to vision loss if not diagnosed early and treated promptly. If your optometrist notices signs of retinal disease, they’ll manage the condition until it's necessary to refer you to a retina specialist.

Experts Warn of Rising Levels Of Myopia

Discover why experts say there’s a myopia epidemic, and learn what you can do to keep your kids’ eyes healthy. The Myopia Management Center At Oakbrook Optometry proudly offers myopia management treatments to nearsighted children for healthy and clear life-long vision.

Natural And Holistic Dry Eye Treatments

Medication doesn't always work to heal dry eye syndrome's underlying cause. The following natural and holistic remedies may relieve your eye discomfort and relieve your symptoms.

7 Eye Care Tips for the Holiday Season

Your eye experts at Oakbrook Optometry have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season. Let us know how else we can help!

High Blood Sugar Linked to Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Did you know that having atrophied meibomian glands can signal uncontrolled blood sugar levels? To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact The Dry Eye Center At Oakbrook Optometry today!

Supplements That Slow AMD Progression

Aging comes with many blessings but also certain challenges. Having a higher risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of them. Fortunately, a formulation of vitamins and minerals called AREDS2 may slow the progression of vision loss from AMD. We at Oakbrook Optometry in Thousand Oaks offer treatment for macular degeneration and other eye diseases.

City Kids Are More Likely To Be Nearsighted

Did you know that a risk factor for developing myopia (nearsightedness) is living in an urban area? But don’t worry – the myopia management program at The Myopia Management Center At Oakbrook Optometry can help.

Raising Awareness About Keratoconus

World Keratoconus Day is celebrated every year on November 10 to raise awareness of this rare eye condition. Read on to learn about keratoconus and how it’s treated.

Natural Remedies to Relieve Dry Eyes

Are you experiencing dry eyes? Would it surprise you to learn that maqui berries, nuts and even caffeinated coffee can naturally help relieve some dry eye symptoms? At The Dry Eye Center At Oakbrook Optometry, we believe that patients can benefit from a multifaceted approach to treating dry eye syndrome (DES) that includes both conventional treatments and healthy lifestyle changes.

Could You Pass on the Keratoconus Gene?

Genetic testing can help determine whether you have a genetic variant that may put you or your children at risk for certain diseases. Read on to learn about genetic testing for keratoconus.

Protect Your Eyes With These Contact Lens Safety Tips

It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing contact lenses. Here are our top contact lens safety tips to keep your peepers happy.

Childhood Glaucoma: Here’s What You Need to Know

Glaucoma in children is rare, but when it occurs, it must be treated with surgery to prevent vision loss. Read on to learn more about congenital glaucoma symptoms and treatments.

Why Glasses Are Not the Solution for Progressive Myopia

Traditional myopia correction uses glasses to improve visual acuity, but they are not a solution for controlling myopia’s progression and may even contribute to worsening myopia. Myopia management is an effective treatment program to slow or halt myopia progression.

How Long Does It Take for Macular Degeneration to Progress?

Macular degeneration is a disease that can threaten your sight as it progresses, but early diagnosis and treatment can delay and even lower your risk of vision loss.

Are You Suddenly Seeing Dark Spots? Here’s What You Should Do

Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s what you need to know about eye floaters, and how Oakbrook Optometry can help!

Is Myopia Management Worth The Financial Investment?

The most important reason for choosing myopia management is to protect your child’s precious gift of sight from sight-threatening eye diseases. But here’s an added benefit: it may save you money in the long run!

Can You Wear Contacts With Corneal Dystrophy?

If you have corneal dystrophy, it will become increasingly difficult to wear standard contact lenses. Scleral lenses are an excellent choice for patients with many types of corneal irregularities, including most types of corneal dystrophy. Read on to learn how The Scleral Lens Center At Oakbrook Optometry can help.

3 Effective Ways to Relieve Dry Eyes

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's very treatable. Here are tips to help you deal with your dry eye symptoms, along with treatment from your eye doctor.

Ways You Can Prevent Vision Loss From Glaucoma

Unfortunately, glaucoma doesn't show any symptoms until its advanced stages. Read on to learn what you can to preserve your vision and live your best life.

5 Eye Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call Oakbrook Optometry without delay if you or a loved one experiences any of these eye or vision problems.

LASIK Complications: How Scleral Lenses Can Help You Regain Clear Vision

Have you or a loved one have experienced complications following LASIK or any other type of refractive surgery? Scleral lenses may be just the solution you need! Read on to learn how scleral contact lenses can help restore clear and healthy vision.

How to Reduce Your Child’s Risk of Myopia

Childhood myopia — nearsightedness — is reaching epidemic proportions. Fortunately, there are steps parents can take to reduce their child’s risk of developing myopia.

Start The Year Right With A Pediatric Eye Exam

Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without a backpack or a lunch box, make sure their eyes and vision are ready for the challenges ahead.

Why Get Custom Contact Lenses?

Custom contact lenses are specially designed to fit irregularly-shaped corneas. If you find wearing regular contact lenses uncomfortable, ask your optometrist if custom contact lenses are right for you.

How Does High Myopia Affect Eye Health?

High myopia isn’t just difficulty seeing faraway objects. It can actually increase the risk of developing serious eye diseases later in life. Read on to find out how you can slow or halt your child’s myopia progression.

How High Blood Pressure Can Lead to Vision Loss

If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you're at risk of developing certain eye diseases. Read on to find out how to protect your vision.

Can I Be Blinded By A Nerf® Gun?

Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so dangerous?

Hyperopia and Your Child

Hyperopia affects near vision in children and young adults. Want to know more about hyperopia? Here we explain ways to recognize the condition and help your child if they have it.

Everything You Need To Know About Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that causes the cornea to thin and bulge, resulting in blurry and distorted vision. Here are the most commonly asked questions about keratoconus.

Can Cataract Surgery Prevent Dementia?

Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.

Can We Stop Myopia From Progressing?

Myopia management, an optometrist-developed program, can slow and even halt the progression of a child’s myopia. Read on to learn more.

June 27 Is National Sunglasses Day!

Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27.

What’s The Link Between Obesity And Eye Disease?

People who are obese are at higher risk of developing some sight-threatening eye conditions and diseases. Read on to discover why, and how we can help.