by LB | Jun 15, 2021 | covid-19, Office Updates
Mask are required. If you have a condition that contraindicates the use of a mask, please notify the office before scheduling an appointment. The office is open only by appointment. Only the scheduled patient is in the office. If assistance is needed, please notify...
by LB | Oct 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
FDA approves Allergan’s Vuity – first eye drop to treat presbyopia. https://www.ophthalmologytimes.com/view/fda-approves-eye-drops-for-treatment-of-presbyopia The prescription eye drop is reported to improve near and midrange vision. Vuity takes effect in...
by LB | Mar 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
eyedrops for presbyopia: phase 3 trials https://eyewire.news/articles/allergan-announces-positive-phase-3-topline-results-for-investigational-eye-drop-for-the-treatment-of-presbyopia: “AGN-190584 is an investigational optimized formulation of pilocarpine, a...
by LB | May 17, 2020 | covid-19
How to avoid eyeglass lens fogging: 1. Clean glasses with soapy water. 2. Mask should cover your nose completely for health reasons and covering the nose completely will limit lens fog. Extend the mask toward your nose bridge for best results. 3. Insert a folded...
by LB | Feb 15, 2020 | blog, Office Updates
February 14, 2020 Pataday prescription eyedrops are now an over the counter product. Pataday Twice Daily Relief (olopatadine HCl ophthalmic solution/drops, 0.1%) Pataday Once Daily Relief (olopatadine HCl ophthalmic solution/drops, 0.2%) Pataday is used for the...
by LB | Feb 14, 2020 | blog, Office Updates
Review of Optometry: Blue Light
by LB | Jan 31, 2020 | blog, Office Updates
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/moving-spots-in-blue-sky Look up at a bright, blue sky and you may notice tiny dots of moving light. You aren’t imagining these spots. They are created by your own white blood cells flowing through your eyes. What you are...
by LB | Jan 21, 2020 | blog, Office Updates
Close one eye and stare at the center focal point. You may notice the peripheral dots fade out and disappear. This is one reason your “Visual Field Test” is more difficult for your second eye....
by LB | Nov 2, 2017 | blog, Office Updates
Learn how to use your contacts lenses – insertion, removal, inversion, cleaning and care. Please review the instruction video on our website. The trial lens you begin with is usually an easier lens to insert and remove. At your follow-up you maybe given...
by LB | Nov 2, 2017 | blog, Office Updates
https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/managing-migraine-headache?platform=hootsuite
by LB | Oct 7, 2017 | Office Updates, Uncategorized
Fundraiser Workshop for Bay Area Cancer Connections Oct 21 5:15Pm Vision exercises can reduce overall eye strain and improve sports performance. During this workshop you will use various optometric instruments to improve focusing and eye muscle coordination. Contact...
by LB | Aug 4, 2017 | Office Updates
Lisa Berkowitz Optometry & Wilby Optical https://www.paloaltoonline.com/best_of/2017/retail.php