Capitol Eye Care Center

MANTIS SHRIMP is the king of the color-seeing kingdom. As compared to humans' three color-receptive cones, the mantis shrimp has 16 color-receptive cones, can detect ten times more color than a human, and probably sees more colors than any other animal on the planet. https://capitoleyecarecenter.com

Capitol Eye Care Center will be opened on Monday, January 18, 2021 from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Please note that we will not be available during our usual late Monday hours. https://capitoleyecarecenter.com

Cheers to the New Year! We’re envisioning good things ahead in #2021! Let the countdown begin! #newyearseve #happynewyear

#DYK that #reindeer's eyes change color from gold to blue with the seasons? This helps them detect predators better and adapt to extreme changes of light levels. #animaleyefact #eyes #vision https://capitoleyecarecenter.com

There's nothing fishy going on here! #Salmon is great for your eye health--it provides both forms of omega-3s that your retinas need and help prevent age related macular degeneration and glaucoma. #eyehealthtip #healthyeating https://capitoleyecarecenter.com

Thank you everyone who donated to the Toy Drive. Just today we had an anonymous person drop off bags full of toys. We will be accepting donations until December 11. It is the holiday tradition at Capitol Eye Care Center to wear ugly sweaters on each Thursday in the month of December.

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. #DYK that glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the US? Yearly eye exams can help spot the signs and prevent glaucoma-related blindness. Call or text our office at (510) 791-5272 to schedule your next appointment. #glaucomaawarenessmonth #eyehealth

Happy Holidays! Thank you for all of your support this year, we couldn't have done it without our wonderful patients. Please note our holiday hours: The office will be closed on December 25 and January 1st. We will be open short hours 9 am-2 pm on December 24 and December 31 #thankful #happyholidays

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This year has been unique in many ways, making us more #thankful than ever for our amazing patients. We wish you health, wellness, and great #vision.

#DYK that butterflies can have eyes on their wings? Well, not REAL eyes. To intimidate and deflect predators, some butterflies develop false eyespots on their wings. #insecteyefact

Myopia is more commonly referred to as nearsightedness, or the inability to see objects clearly at a distance. The reason objects are blurry is because the eye becomes longer as the child grows. At our office, we offer multiple myopia control therapies in the attempt to reduce the eye growth and slow down myopia progression. We welcome you to reserve myopia consultation visit and customize a program for your child. capitoleyecarecenter.com... #myopia #control #vision #child See more

Did you know that #Turkey is full of zinc and #pumpkin pie is loaded with Vitamin A--both providing great benefits for your eyes. #happythanksgiving #eyehealth #Thanksgiving. https://capitoleyecarecenter.com

The following factors are linked to nearsightedness (myopia) progression in kids: AGE: The younger the child when he or she is diagnosed with the nearsightedness , the faster the progression. FAMILY: Children with 2 myopic parents have shown to progress faster. ENVIRONMENT: Near work at less than 20 cm distance and duration of longer than 45 minutes.... Our doctors are certified with the latest addition to the myopic therapy- MiSight daily lens. Ask us about it at your next visit. https://capitoleyecarecenter.com

It’s that time of a year again, when most flexible spending, health savings, and insurance benefits expire and we'd like to remind you to come in for all of your eyecare needs. Optimize your insurance benefits! For VSP insurance information click here: https://www.saveonvision.com/l/CAPITOLEYECA/... Our office gets really busy around November and December, we recommend scheduling your eye exam as soon as possible. Request an appointment online, call or text our office to schedule an appointment and take advantage of your insurance benefits. Online appointments: https://www.capitoleyecarecenter.com/schedule-an-appointment #eyewear #fallframes

November is #Diabetes Awareness Month! We encourage those with diabetes or prediabetes to take proactive steps to protect their vision. Make your health a priority. Eye exams with digital retinal imaging are recommended on an annual basis or more frequently. #diabetesawarenessmonth https://capitoleyecarecenter.com

#DYK that ladybugs can't see any colors? They have two eyes, but can only differentiate between light and dark. #insecteyefact

Happy Halloween! We hope you have a spooky good time today and remember to stay safe! capitoleyecarecenter.com #Halloween #glasses #spooky

In the festive spirit of Halloween at Capitol Eye Care Center.

Keeping active not only is healthy and boosts your mood, it also protects you from serious eye diseases! Start building healthy habits with a quick jog -- your eyes will thank you later. https://capitoleyecarecenter.com

***Please share this post with your friends, family, and coworkers. *** LOCAL TOY DRIVE until December 11, 2020! Please donate new (unwrapped) toys and bring hope and joy to the kids in the Tri-City area. You can drop off the toys at our office or have them shipped to us and we will deposit them into the red collecting bucket (see photo). You do not need to be a patient at our office to participate. ... #toy drive #donation http://ow.ly/l95F50C3ttH

#DYK that moose have very poor eyesight? They are mostly nearsighted and can only see the vegetation directly in front of them.

Because blue light scatters more easily than other visible light, it is not as easily focused. This unfocused visual noise can contribute to digital eye strain. Research has shown that lenses that block blue light may increase comfort when you’re viewing digital devices for extended periods of time. Ask us about blue blocking options for your eye glasses.... https://capitoleyecarecenter.com #blue light

Capitol Eye Care Center team is wishing everyone a relaxing Labor Day weekend. Our office will be closed on Saturday (9/5) and Monday (9/7). #HappyLaborDay

It’s that time of a year again, when most flexible spending, health savings, and insurance benefits expire and we'd like to remind you to come in for all of your eyecare needs. Optimize your insurance benefits! For VSP insurance information click here: https://www.saveonvision.com/l/CAPITOLEYECA/... Our office gets really busy around November and December, we recommend scheduling your eye exam as soon as possible. Request an appointment online, call or text our office to schedule an appointment and take advantage of your insurance benefits. Online appointments: https://www.capitoleyecarecenter.com/schedule-an-appointment #eyewear #fallframes

Capitol Eye Care Center would like to recognize Queenie Quilao, a registered nurse at the PAMF Urgent Care for her dedication and hard work as a frontline worker in these trying times. She was nominated by her husband Darwin who said, COVID-19 is tough to fight but she is tougher!. We would like to thank everyone who nominated someone for our special recognition program. It was very difficult for the Capitol Eye Care Center team to decide whom to recognize and award a pai...r of Maui Jim sunglasses as there are so many people who deserve this recognition. It was uplifting to hear stories of people who are serving our community, as health care workers, getting food to the hungry, volunteering to help people in need, or doing other remarkable good deeds during the coronavirus pandemic. These people are guiding us through this new territory of a pandemic and towards a brighter future. Thank you! See more

We want to recognize a local community hero by presenting a Maui Jim non-prescription sunglass gift certificate. We would like to show our gratitude to all those around us that have demonstrated acts of courage, kindness, and selflessness during this challenging period. We need your help in nominating a local hero who deserves the special recognition. Please nominate this individual by emailing us to [email protected] or adding a short summary in the comments below.

Happy 4th of July! Our office will be closed on Saturday, July 4.

#DYK that kiwis have more vitamin C per gram than an orange? Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant has been linked to reducing the risk of cataracts. capitoleyecarecenter.com Text us at (510) 791-5272 to schedule your next eye exam.

June is Cataract Awareness Month. Did you know that cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the US? When left untreated, it can be more difficult to remove, however, early detection and treatment of cataracts can help preserve eyesight. #cataractawarenessmonth https://capitoleyecarecenter.com

A good night's sleep puts the world in focus. Getting the rest your body needs will not only contribute to your mental and physical well-being, it will also support your eye health. https://capitoleyecarecenter.com