Brookside Optometric Group

Martina won our best costume contest today! Who was that masked lady?

Regardless of how amazingly it finishes off your costume, makeup may not be worth the risk. Always make sure that makeup is safe and properly applied to avoid contamination, dripping, or infection.

Check out these amazing pumpkins from our employee pumpkin contest! Congratulations winners!

If you injure your eye, resist the temptation to rub or apply pressure to it. Don’t remove foreign objects that may be lodged in the eye. Immediately use clean water to rinse any oils or chemicals from the eye. Gently apply a loose bandage without creating pressure and seek immediate treatment.

The latest episode of eye talk is available now on Apple, Google, and Spotify! Download now and listen to Dr. Skinner discuss the differences between types of plastic lenses. https://www.brooksideoptometric.com//eye-talk-episode-8-ch

This Halloween, if your child has a mask for their costume, be sure the mask fits securely around their face and they can safely see their surroundings.

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. When fluid can’t drain from the eye due to a blockage, it creates a dangerous increase in pressure that leads to permanent vision loss. http://ow.ly/2AHD30rpVxl

Our own Dr Bob filled in for Santa today with his Rotary Club as they handed out presents to kids whose parents are battling cancer during this holiday season. Just one way Brookside Optometric and Rotary tries to give back during this time of need and celebration.

Many toys have the potential to cause eye injuries. Avoid purchasing toys with sharp points, rods, spikes, or edges, and only buy toys that are meant for your child's age, maturity and ability.

If you’d like to refill your contact prescription without having to mask up, we’re happy to ship contact lenses to your home! Just ask our staff!

Did you know that real glass is rarely used for eyewear? Plastic lenses are the most common due to their thinner, lighter material that reduces shattering and shields eyes from harmful UV rays.

Happy New Year’s from Brookside Optometric Group!

We want to help families that have experienced financial hardship this year due to the pandemic. On December 20, Brookside Optometric is giving free eye exams to 10 children. Visit our website to nominate a child in need. http://ow.ly/gOJf30rmQjQ

We will be closed tomorrow for New Year’s Day. We will open again on Saturday, January 2, 2021.

White bumps on your eyelid most likely mean you have a stye. Dr. Girn shares tips on how to safely and effectively treat them.

The Doctors at Brookside wanted to share this advice for tomorrow night. Let’s all have a much, much , much happier new year!

Happy Veteran’s Day! Thank you to all those who serve to keep us safe.

Help us support the Stockton Animal Shelter! We’re collecting pet food, blankets, and toys all month longsafely drop off your donations to the box outside the office!

Comfortable, clear vision is imperative in your child’s ability to learn in school and participate in activities. Find out what every parent needs to know about their child’s vision and how to keep their eyes healthy! https://www.brooksideoptometric.com//your-child-s-eyes-wha

Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults - and all people with diabetes are at risk for vision loss and blindness from diabetic eye disease.

Congratulations are in order for our own Dr. Robert Melrose for placing 3rd in Fundraising for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Thank you for all of your support!

Get to know Dr. Linda Hsu, who has been practicing general optometry in Stockton for over 25 years. http://ow.ly/kPDh30rhPAg

Modern progressive lenses allow vision correction at long, intermediate, and close ranges and the technology has come a long ways from the 70’s. https://www.brooksideoptometric.com//why-progressive-lense

Last chance for FSA spendingdon’t lose it at the end of the year! Eye exams, glasses and corrective contacts are all FSA-eligible expenses. Capacity is limited, so schedule your appointment today.