Prevent Eye Irritation from Wildfire Smoke

Prevent Eye Irritation from Wildfire Smoke

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...
August is Children’s Eye Health Month

August is Children’s Eye Health Month

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...
July is Ultraviolet Safety Month

July is Ultraviolet Safety Month

Summer is in full swing here on the west coast and we are having extremely sunny weather. Are you protecting yourself from UV risks? The U/S. Department of Health and Human Services has named July as Ultraviolet Safety month! So what exactly does that mean?...
Don’t Risk Firework-related Eye Injuries!

Don’t Risk Firework-related Eye Injuries!

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...
June is Cataract Prevention Month

June is Cataract Prevention Month

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...
Vision Care Can Change Your Life

Vision Care Can Change Your Life

Vision Health Going the eye doctor regularly is important. Having regular eye exams can help keep your vision strong and healthy. Many people think their eyesight is just fine until they get glasses or contact lenses and everything comes into view. Over 12 million...
June Eye Health Observances

June Eye Health Observances

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...
May is Eye Health Month

May is Eye Health Month

May is Eye Health Month, so check out Three simple tips to keep your eyes healthy all year long! Eye Health Month Tips Tip #1  Stop Smoking! Smoking makes you more likely to get cataracts, damage to your optic nerve, and macular degeneration, among other medical...