June 3-7 2024–modified closing time

 

Office hour closing time will be modified to 5 PM June 3-7 Thank you for your understanding 

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Memorial Day 2024

 

Our offices will be closed to commemorate #MemorialDay Monday May 27th. We hope you enjoy your weekend, and pause to remember its purpose, honoring the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces “The legacy of brave men and women who have fought and died for their country is the freedom we enjoy as Americans." – Lucian Adams

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World Hypertension Day-May 17th

 

How does hypertension affect the eyes?

 • Chronically high blood pressure, or hypertension, can hurt patients' eyes and vision which can lead to:

 ◦ Damaged retinal blood vessels, called retinopathy

 ◦ Fluid accumulation beneath the retina, called choroidopathy

 ◦ Nerve damage, called optic neuropathy

 • These issues can cause blurry vision, bleeding in the eyes, and even sight loss. 1. Hypertension is also linked to cataracts, high intraocular pressure, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic eye complications. 2. If you have high blood pressure, you should have a dilated eye exam at least once a year or as directed by your eye doctor. If you notice any type of vision loss or have persistent eye pain, it is important to schedule an appointment with an eye doctor as soon as possible.

Annual comprehensive eye exams help to catch high blood pressure early. In fact, an eye doctor may be the first to detect hypertension. The longer it goes untreated, the more damage hypertension can do to your body, resulting in a greater risk of vision loss and the development of other serious conditions. This is why detecting high blood pressure early is crucial (909)596-6756  2443 Foothill LaVerne CA 91750 (909) 982-0100  1637 Mountain Ave Upland CA 91784 #drkennethboyerOD #drbrianboyerOD #eyewear #sunglasses #worldhypertensionday www.drboyeroptometrist.com

Mother’s Day 2024

 

To all the moms in all shapes and styles! Happy Mother’s Day! 

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Link for safe viewing of Eclipse 2024

The safest way to watch eclipse 2024-NASA shares conversations with experts and provides telescope views of the eclipse from several sites along the eclipse path on this link or or on the link in Instagram bio

 https://www.youtube.com/live/2MJY_ptQW1o?si=Z2uPSaEh7lIbuoGh

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Solar Eclipse 2024

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will sweep across North America, passing through parts of Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Vermont, New York, and Maine. Watching a partial eclipse outside the path of totality without proper eye protection can result in permanent damage including blurred and altered vision. It’s never safe to look at a solar eclipse. Depending on the time of the eclipse, even looking at it for a few seconds can damage the eye and the fovea.

When exposed to intense sunlight like during a solar eclipse, the cells in the retina can become damaged and cause long-term vision issues. Essentially, it’s like getting a sunburn on the most sensitive spot of the retina.

Even brief exposure lasting just a few seconds can cause solar retinopathy, resulting in mild to moderate loss of central vision. It can be permanent in some cases.

The astronomical society also recently warned of counterfeit “eclipse” glasses. It’s important also not to turn to regular sunglasses as an alternative. Regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the sun. Smoked glass, unfiltered telescopes or magnifiers, and polarizing filters are also unsafe.

If you experience discomfort or vision problems following the eclipse, visit our office for an in-person, comprehensive eye exam. In the meantime, avoid touching, rubbing, or applying pressure to your eyes. All symptoms should be treated as urgent until viewed by a doctor of optometry. It can take a few hours to a few days after viewing the solar eclipse to realize the damage that has occurred. 

Some common symptoms of eye damage from an eclipse include:

• Loss of central vision
• Distorted vision (e.g., a straight line looks bent)
• Color changes
• Blurry vision
• Headache
• Increased sensitivity to light

Our Doctors recommend NOT watching an eclipse. When in doubt, play it safe, watch the eclipse from a tv broadcast or YouTube.

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Eye Love My Patients ♥️

 

Your eyes love you. Love your eyes. 😍 There are things you can do to help keep your eyes healthy and make sure you are seeing your best:

• Eat a healthy, balanced diet. Your diet should include plenty of fruits and vegetables, especially deep yellow and green leafy vegetables. Eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut can also help your eyes.
• Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or having obesity increases your risk of developing diabetes. Having diabetes puts you at higher risk of getting diabetic retinopathy or glaucoma.
• Get regular exercise. Exercise may help to prevent or control diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. These diseases can lead to some eye or vision problems. So if you exercise regularly, you can lower your risk of getting these eye and vision problems.
• Wear sunglasses. Sun exposure can damage your eyes and raise your risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Protect your eyes by using sunglasses that block out 99 to 100% of both UV-A and UV-B radiation.
• Wear protective eye wear. To prevent eye injuries, you need eye protection when playing certain sports, working in jobs such as factory work and construction, and doing repairs or projects in your home.
• Avoid smoking. Smoking increases the risk of developing age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cataracts and can damage the optic nerve.
• Know your family medical history. Some eye diseases are inherited, so it is important to find out whether anyone in your family has had them. This can help you determine if you are at higher risk of developing an eye disease.
• Know your other risk factors. As you get older, you are at higher risk of developing age-related eye diseases and conditions. It is important to know you risk factors because you may be able to lower your risk by changing some behaviors.
• If you wear contacts, take steps to prevent eye infections. Wash your hands well before you put in or take out your contact lenses. Also follow the instructions on how to properly clean them, and replace them when needed.
• Give your eyes a rest. If you spend a lot of time using a computer, you can forget to blink your eyes and your eyes can get tired. To reduce eyestrain, try the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away about 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds.
• Eye Exams and Tests Getting comprehensive dilated eye exams is especially important because some eye diseases may not have warning signs. The exams are the only way to detect these diseases in their early stages, when they are easier to treat.The exam includes several tests:

• A visual field test to measure your side (peripheral) vision. A loss of peripheral vision may be a sign of glaucoma.
• A visual acuity test, where you read an eye chart about 20 feet away, to check on how well you see at various distances
• Tonometry, which measures your eye's interior pressure. It helps to detect glaucoma.
• Dilation, which involves getting eye drops that dilate (widen) your pupils. This allows more light to enter the eye. Your eye care provider examines your eyes using a special magnifying lens. This provides a clear view of important tissues at the back of your eye, including the retina, macula, and optic nerve.

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