Many communities cancelled Halloween last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. A year later everyone wants to know if we are any safer? The CDC says yes! But only if we follow guidelines for safety! Here you can find the CDC guidelines for all holidays! Here are some more steps for a simply saf...

Its that time of year again! Leaves are turning, nights are cooling and Halloween costumes, parties and Trick r’ Treating are on the horizon! By following some simple tips for eye safety at Halloween you can keep your eyes safe all month long. Eye Safety for Halloween Tips Be wary of cosmetic con...

It is completely normal to have vision changes as you age! Many healthy eyes and aging problems can easily be corrected with glasses or contact lenses to help you maintain independence. Common Healthy Eyes and Aging Issues that Occur: distinguishing colors, mainly blues and blacks slower light le...

Older adults are prone to more eye diseases that cause vision loss, but vision loss is NOT a normal part of aging. September is healthy aging month so here’s the facts about vision loss… Vision Loss Eye Diseases Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) Cataract Diabetic retinopathy Glaucoma Dry ...

Wildfire season is upon full force here in the Bay Area! Conditions like itching, burning, red or watery eyes can all be caused by smoke in the air, leaving your eyes to feel like Allergy Season never left!  Limiting your exposure and using the following tips will help to prevent eye irritation ...

August is Children’s Eye Health Month! Advanced Eyecare Optometry is helping to raise awareness of children’s vision and eye health now that it’s time to head back to school! Healthy vision relates to school readiness, kid’s ability to learn and their overall healthy development and ability to re...

As places open up and people are getting ready for a star-spangled July Fourth this year, there are a few things to consider here in Contra Costa County. With concerns of Covid-19 still looming many people may be planning private fireworks displays, thus creating the risk of firework related eye ...

Cataract prevention is an easy thing to master is you start early and stay on track. June is cataract prevention month, so let us help remind you of some simple steps you can take to keep them in check! Cataracts are the most common cause of blindness worldwide. The lens focuses light on the tiss...

June Eye Health Observances include Firework Eye Safety and Cataract Awareness! Firework Eye Safety Month Many Americans celebrate Independence Day by spending hundreds of millions of dollars annually on consumer fireworks. These fireworks cause more than 9,000 injuries a year! Since the Fourth o...