Aug 08, 2024
Discover the New Cartier Collection at South Coast Optometry As a leading provider of luxury eyewear, we invite you to visit our practice and experience...
Aug 06, 2024
Explore TempSure Envi, a groundbreaking therapy for relieving dry eye symptoms. It also offers the aesthetic benefit of boosting collagen for a rejuvenated appearance.
Jul 11, 2024
Discover how scleral lenses can significantly alleviate dry eye symptoms caused by Sjogren's disease. Learn about the benefits of scleral lenses for improving moisture retention,...
May 17, 2024
Dry eye and inflammation can cause significant discomfort, but OptiLight IPL offers a promising management approach. This innovative treatment targets the underlying inflammation, providing relief...
May 13, 2024
Myopia Awareness Week is a crucial time to focus on understanding and managing myopia, a common vision condition. At South Coast Optometry in Costa Mesa,...
Nov 17, 2023
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...
Jul 24, 2023
Here’s an in-depth discussion on protecting your eyes against blue light exposure and how specialized eye exams can help.
Jun 10, 2023
In this article, we discuss the impact of blue light on the eyes, the importance of regular eye exams, and various supplements that can benefit...
Mar 16, 2023
These 5 dry eye syndrome tips can help you effectively manage symptoms and alleviate discomfort.
Jan 31, 2023
High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.
Jan 24, 2023
Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call South Coast Optometry to schedule your appointment.
Dec 31, 2022
Switching from glasses to scleral contact lenses can take several weeks. your Costa Mesa eye doctor will provide instructions on how to properly insert, remove,...
Dec 17, 2022
Discover why experts say there’s a myopia epidemic, and learn what you can do to keep your kids’ eyes healthy. South Coast Optometry proudly offers...
Dec 17, 2022
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...
Dec 08, 2022
Your eye experts at South Coast Optometry have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season. Let us...
Nov 27, 2022
Did you know that having atrophied meibomian glands can signal uncontrolled blood sugar levels? To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact South Coast...
Nov 17, 2022
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...
Nov 08, 2022
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...
Oct 26, 2022
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...
Oct 20, 2022
Do you wake up each morning with dry, irritated eyes? You could have dry eye syndrome, an eye condition that can range from mild to...
Oct 19, 2022
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...
Oct 13, 2022
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...
Sep 28, 2022
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...
Sep 16, 2022
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...
Sep 16, 2022
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...
Sep 11, 2022
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...
Sep 07, 2022
Many substances and situations can cause dry eyes, such as certain medications, hormonal changes, and your environment. No matter the cause, having dry eyes feels...
Aug 31, 2022
Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call South Coast Optometry without delay if you or a loved one experiences any of...
Aug 21, 2022
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...
Aug 17, 2022
Childhood myopia — nearsightedness — is reaching epidemic proportions. Fortunately, there are steps parents can take to reduce their child’s risk of developing myopia.
Aug 15, 2022
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...
Jul 31, 2022
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...
Jul 31, 2022
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...
Jul 27, 2022
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...
Jul 17, 2022
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...
Jul 15, 2022
Whether you call it eye goop, crusties or gunk, there are times when a bit of mucus around your eyes is normal — and times...
Jun 27, 2022
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...
Jun 27, 2022
Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.
Jun 20, 2022
Myopia management, an optometrist-developed program, can slow and even halt the progression of a child’s myopia. Read on to learn more.
Jun 20, 2022
Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27.
Jun 13, 2022
Studies have found a correlation between asthma and dry eye syndrome. Fortunately, a dry eye optometrist can help by treating your uncomfortable dry eye symptoms.
Jun 09, 2021
Although caffeine has a diuretic and drying effect, it also has tear-producing properties that can potentially lessen your dry eye symptoms.
May 20, 2021
Using your computer for long periods of time can irritate and dry your eyes. The condition is so common that researchers have coined it computer...
Mar 15, 2021
Scleral lenses are becoming increasingly popular among those with corneal problems and dry eye syndrome—and for good reason! Here are our top 5 tips for...
Mar 07, 2019
March 8th is International Women's Day, a day when women are honored and their accomplishments celebrated worldwide. From medicine to law, entrepreneurship to corporate leadership,...
Oct 24, 2018
Brush Up Before You Dress Up Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year for children and adults alike. When else do...
Oct 08, 2018
Regular exercise is an essential component of overall health and wellness. It is proven that exercise reduces sickness and disease; it increases strength, immunity, and...
Sep 17, 2018
Screen Time Pros and Cons Whether it is homework, email, gaming, chatting with friends, searching the web or watching Youtube, kids these days seem to...
Sep 13, 2018
Getting old doesn’t have to be synonymous with vision loss. There is a lot you can do to keep your eyes and vision healthy and...
Aug 30, 2018
What Is Progressive Myopia? Nearsightedness or myopia is one of the most prevalent eye disorders worldwide and its incidence is increasing. In fact by 2050,...
Aug 09, 2018
An online eye test may seem like a convenient way to check your vision or get an eyeglass prescription but beware, these tests aren’t all...
Jul 26, 2018
Healthy eyes and good vision are essential for your child’s growth and development. In fact, learning is 80% visual, which means a child’s success in...
Jul 16, 2018
It’s almost back to school time for college students and whether this is your first time away from home or you are already a pro,...
Jun 25, 2018
While it may seem like a harmless action, rubbing your eyes can actually cause a lot of damage. There are a number of different reasons...
Jun 18, 2018
Migraine Awareness Month: An ocular migraine is any migraine headache that involves a visual disturbance such as flashes of light, seeing stars or zigzags or...
Nov 25, 2015
Your eyes communicate much more than you may realize, in fact they play a huge role in your non-verbal communication. Consciously or not, the way...