eyewise optometry

Due to COVID-19 and the current ‘shelter in place’ order for Alameda County, http://www.acgov.org/do/Final-Order-to-Shelter-In-Place.pdf , Eyewise Optometry will remain open only for emergency patient care. Our office hours will be 10am - 3pm, Monday through Saturday until the order is no longer in place. If you do need emergency eye care and have symptoms related to the flu or COVID-19, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html , please call your Primary Care ...Physician as those conditions should be addressed first. During the next few weeks please take care of yourself and others. Sincerely, Dr. Lukens

Vision plays an important role in children’s physical, mental, and social development so it’s important to show them how to protect their eyes. Not sure where... to start? Teach your kids about eye health using the NEI for Kids website! We’ve got lots of fun resources, like videos, optical illusions, and more. Check it out: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/nei-for-kids

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month! Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United Statesand about half of the people with glaucoma do...n’t know they have it. Getting regular eye exams is the only way to make sure your eyes are healthy. Watch this video to learn more:

Struggling to come up with gift ideas for your loved ones? Here are some great holiday eyedeas to get you started. #shoptilyoudrop

Today is #InternationalDogDay! Did you know that while scientists used to believe that dogs were color blind, dogs can see colors, but with a different spectrum? Check out more fun facts about dogs and their eyes from petMD.

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! Share NEI for Kids to help promote eye health in children: https://nei.nih.gov/kids

It’s Cataract Awareness Month! Did you know? The most common symptoms of cataracts include: - Cloudy or blurry vision - Colors looking faded - Trouble seeing at... night Learn more about cataracts: https://www.nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/cataract_facts

A subconjunctival hemorrhage occurs when a tiny blood vessel breaks just underneath the clear surface of your eye (conjunctiva). The conjunctiva can't absorb bl...ood very quickly, so the blood gets trapped. You may not even realize you have a subconjunctival hemorrhage until you look in the mirror and notice the white part of your eye is bright red. - https://www.mayoclinic.org//s/symptoms-causes/syc-20353826 See more

Did you know? Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower your risk of some eye diseases. This Healthy Vision Month, try this delicious strawberry balsamic avocado toast recipe from BrightFocus!

It’s National Park Week and enjoying the outdoors has tons of benefits! Did you know that watching animals in nature can reduce stress and improve your mood? Enjoy these benefits with friends and family! Find a park near you: https://findyourpark.com

Pregnancy can cause changes in vision. Find out more from Prevent Blindness at: https://www.preventblindness.org/pregnancy-and-your-vision

Today's Google Doodle honors inventor Seiichi Miyake, who developed the tactile pavement that helps visually impaired people navigate street crossings and transit stations!

This common eyelid bump will usually drain on its own but may require treatment.