July Style of the Month
To enjoy the summer sun, Westside Optometry is featuring cat eye sunglasses as the July Style of the Month. Margaret, Maureen and Peg are modeling 3 different color combinations. To see all 5 colors...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Protecting Young Eyes from the Sun
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation comes from direct sunlight and reflected sunlight. The direct exposure is more intense at higher altitudes and between 9 and 3 during the summer. Reflected light accounts for...
View ArticleBack-to-School Eyewear
It’s that time again, new backpack, new shoes and don’t forget about updated glasses. Westside Optometry is featuring children’s eyewear for August. For more information and pictures of frames click...
View ArticleGlasses before Medications
High, undiagnosed hyperopia (far-sightedness) can cause children to display symptoms similar to ADD/ADHD, including difficulty concentrating and problems with reading. Before any child is prescribed...
View ArticleFall Eyewear Event
Westside Optometry is proud to host the Fall Eyewear Spectacular. Saturday, September 7 between 10 and 2 First you’ll see the Maui Jim tent in the parking lot. You can try on every style in every...
View ArticleMirror Coatings
Mirror coatings are available in every color of the spectrum. While there is an aesthetic appeal, mirror coatings also have tangible benefits, especially for outdoor activities on water or snow. Glare...
View ArticleEye Safety Month
October is eye safety month, what precautions are you taking to prevent eye injury and trauma? At Westside Optometry we have a complete selection of sports eyewear for the young and the experienced...
View ArticleNovember Frame of the Month
Featuring NIKE sport glasses The 7071 is a light weight frame with adjustable rubber temples. It comes in Platinum and blue, Platinum and red, anthracite, black, grey and volt (yellow), and metallic...
View ArticleJury Duty
I am doing my civic duty and serving on a jury. Of course I can tell you nothing about the case, except that I will probably be out of the office for 6 days. The court is not in session on Mondays,...
View ArticleAstigmatism
Most astigmatism is caused by the shape of the cornea. The cornea is the outer most surface of the eye. It is the clear structure that first bends light (refracts). Instead of being spherical with a...
View Article2014 Eye Resolutions
Your vision and eye health are important every day of the year. Make changes now for a lifetime of good vision. Eat Smart. Diet and nutritional supplements go a long way in promoting eye health....
View ArticleNew Generation Transition Lenses
Tuesday night we left the office a little early to attend a seminar on the newest Transition Lenses. Most people are familiar with spectacle lenses that get dark when you go outdoors, and lighten...
View ArticleProgressive Lenses
If the print keeps getting smaller, you may have presbyopia, a common condition that can be corrected with multi-focal glasses or contact lenses. The invention of bifocals is credited to Benjamin...
View ArticleWhat is Your Vision?
When patients come to see me, I need to have a way to compare how they see in relation to someone with “normal” vision. I also need to have a consistent measurement for year to year comparison. So,...
View ArticleCaring for your Glasses
You have carefully selected the best lens design and material fit in a stylish frame; it is important to take good care of your new eyewear. Remove glasses from your face with two hands Never place...
View ArticleEyes on the Road
As summer approaches, millions of California drivers will hit the road for family vacations, ball games, barbecues, and beach parties. Many will have their car checked out to ensure it is in good...
View ArticleFall Eyewear Event
Come one, Come all for the Westside Optometry Fall Eyewear Event Featured this year is the entire Clearvision Collection and Maui Jim sunglasses. Clearvision includes frames for the whole family:...
View ArticleVision Expo West
It wasn’t all fun and games in Las Vegas this past weekend. Before Peg and I rode the Vespa under the Arc de Triomphe, we checked out the newest progressive lenses and learned some new measurement...
View ArticleChoosing the Best Lens for your Glasses
The lenses you choose for your eyeglasses – even more than the frames – often will determine how happy you are with your eyewear. When buying eyeglasses, the frame you choose is important to both your...
View ArticleKids in Glasses
Don’t dread helping your child select and wear his first pair of glasses. Here are some tips and suggestions to help: Selecting Frames Fit – well fitting frames are key to your child wearing the...
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