Closed Saturday June 8, 2024

Our offices will be CLOSED SATURDAY JUNE 8TH  Be sure to make your pick-up of glasses and contacts early in the week.  Hours for the week of June 3-7 are 9:30am-5:00pm this week. Normal hours will resume Monday June 10th 

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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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