EYE TREATMENT
Why Do Scleral Lenses Get Foggy?
Why Do Scleral Lenses Get Foggy? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS September 4, 2020 Why do scleral lenses get foggy? Scleral contact lenses can restore vision for keratoconus and other conditions where the front eye surface is not smooth. But 25-50% of scleral lens wearers report their vision gets hazy, cloudy, or foggy. If you…
Read MoreShould Vision in Both Eyes Be The Same?
Should Vision in Both Eyes Be The Same? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS August 15, 2020 Should vision in both eyes be the same? Symmetry is common in nature. For example, your arms and legs are probably the same approximate length. And a butterfly’s wing pattern is similar between the two sides. The short answer…
Read MoreWhich Glasses Are Best for Keratoconus?
Which Glasses Are Best for Keratoconus? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS July 1, 2020 Several keratoconus patients have asked me if special eyeglasses might help them. This follows University of Liverpool announcing their engineers are developing spectacle lenses for keratoconus. While new treatment for keratoconus is welcome, the laws of physics will likely make…
Read MoreIs Independent Optometry in San Diego Dying?
Is Independent Optometry in San Diego Dying? by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS June 15, 2020 The San Diego landscape for optometry has dramatically changed since 2017, but largely invisibly to the public. Roughly 25% of the private optometric practices in San Diego are now owned by a large corporation, each with hundreds of millions…
Read MoreX-Chrom Contact Lens for Color “Blindness”
X-Chrom Contact Lens for Color Vision Problems by Brian Chou, OD, FAAO, FSLS May 1, 2020 (Updated May 5, 2023) Good color discrimination is required for pilots, electricians, law enforcement, and other occupations. Imagine if a police officer shot at the brown car instead of the green one. This would pose a safety and liability hazard. …
Read MoreTurned Down for LASIK?
So, you had a free screening at the laser vision center screening, but to your surprise, you are not a candidate for LASIK. Bummer. What should you do next? Refractive surgeons love performing LASIK and they make a living performing surgery. If a surgeon says no, take it to heart. You shouldn’t try finding a…
Read More10 Facts About Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT)
Millions of people wear contact lenses daily to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Some, however, prefer not to wear contacts during the day and are reluctant to opt for corrective eye surgery. For those that have low myopia (nearsightedness), one option that doesn’t require wearing glasses or undergoing a more invasive procedure is Corneal Refractive…
Read More5 Questions to Ask Your Optometrist
Whether you are preparing for your first-ever visit to an optometrist or are having your first checkup appointment in a few years, it’s always best to go in prepared to ask questions. It can help settle your nerves, teach you more about the type of care to expect and provide you with a better understanding…
Read MoreWhy an Online Eye Exam Cannot Replace your Optometrist
Everyone wearing glasses or contacts knows the importance of having the correct lens prescription. Vision is vital to our activities of daily life whether it’s driving, reading, or using a computer at work. You might believe that optometrists only help you with your eyesight prescription, but there is actually much more to the services they…
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