University Eye Center

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! As a reminder, the University Eye Center will be closed from Tuesday, December 22 through Saturday, January 2 and reopen Monday, January 4. During the holiday break, we will only be open for limited patient care on the following two dates: Wednesday, December 23 and Wednesday, December 30 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

There's still some time to use your FSA or HSA dollars for your optical needs! Give us a call at 714.463.7500 to make an appointment. Please note our upcoming holiday closures when scheduling.

Southern California is now under a 3 week Stay at Home order. Your eye health and vision are essential, so we will remain open for appointments. Please call us at 714.463.7500 to make an appointment for eye exams or the optical showroom to ensure everyone’s safety while in the office. Remember to wash your hands, avoid touching your face, maintain social distance, and wear a mask ... For more info on our COVID-19 health and safety measures, visit ketchumhealth.org/anaheim/covid19-measures-anaheim

Did you know that being legally blind means that you can't see better than 20/200 with correction and have less than 20 degrees of visual field? This is when telescopes and magnifiers come in handy! We've got a plethora of devices suitable for all kinds of daily tasks that our patients may need help with.

Congratulations to Dr. Annie Chang on being the newest Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society! SCCO Dean Jenny Coyle shared, "Your MBKU Family is so proud of this achievement and recognizes the hard work it took to complete all the requirements to earn this recognition." #MBKUProud

Sending our sincerest thank you to our patients and personnel this Thanksgiving. Please note our holiday closure from Wednesday, November 25 through Saturday, November 28. We will back on Monday, November 30. We hope everyone stays safe and well!

Halloween celebrations may be a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean that you have to ditch the Halloween costume. Even if you are enjoying the day from the comfort of your home, take note of these 4 tips for Halloween eye safety from VSP Vision Care at https://www.vsp.com/eyewear-wellne//halloween-eye-injuries

We are always so touched to hear how the lives of our patients have been positively impacted through our vision care services. Thanks for sharing this Partners for Pediatric Vision. Check out Amanda's story!

Thanks to the creative styling of our optometry students, they put out some new frames and decorations to welcome Fall Stop by our Optical Showroom to see all the new Fall styles! For the most efficient service, please make an appointment with our Patient Relations team at 714.463.7500.

Today is #WorldSiteDay which focuses on the global issue of eye health. Globally in 2020, 2.6 billion people have myopia, including 312 million children under 19 years of age. Additionally, millions of people are living with eye conditions that increase their risk of sight loss. With these staggering statistics, it’s a good opportunity to stay on top of your health with comprehensive eye exams for you and your family. Connect with our Patient Relations team at 714.463.7500 to schedule an exam today!

A huge thank you to the Karl Kirchgessner Foundation for providing a number of our Pediatric Low Vision patients with brand new assistive technology equipment. Along with their fantastic family and doctors, our young patients were able to get a first look at these cool gadgets and test out the CCTV's and telescopes. Everyone is excited to start using the equipment to help them with school and everyday life! We are so grateful for the Kirchgessner Foundation and their long-time support of the University Eye Center and SCCO. Through their grants, they have helped provide services for economically disadvantaged school-aged children seeking low vision evaluations, testing, diagnosis, and devices. To learn more about the organization, please visit https://www.kirchgessnerfoundation.org/

Virtual learning has become the "new norm" and has put a greater emphasis on screen time. To help our kiddos with their vision, the University Eye Center at Ketchum Health is excited to add a new tool for reducing nearsightedness (myopia) in our patients: MiSight. Made by CooperVision, MiSight is a daily disposable soft contact lens that is the first FDA-approved treatment and has been proven to slow the progression of myopia (also known as nearsightedness) in children. Schedule an appointment for your child's eye exam and learn more about this treatment!

Just a friendly reminder, we will be closed tomorrow, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day and will be back open Tuesday, September 8. We hope everyone has a relaxing and safe Labor Day!

Join us in honoring and celebrating Dr. Tim Edrington's amazing career as he embarks on his next chapter in life with his retirement. Dr. Edrington joined the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) in 1978. He served as the Chief of the SCCO Cornea and Contact Lens Service for 20 years. He is also the founding Coordinator of the Cornea and Contact Lens Residency program at SCCO and still serves in that capacity. In an open letter by Dr. Jenny Coyle, Dean of SCCO and... long-time colleague and friend, she highlights his many achievements and most notably the legacy he leaves with SCCO and MBKU, "What is not represented on his impressive curriculum vitae or embedded in his body of scholarly work is the significant impact he has had on his students, residents, and colleagues as a mentor." Read the full letter at http://ketchum.edu/news/edrington-retirement See more

Special shoutout to the Optical Team for their continued service at the University Eye Center all while adjusting to new COVID-19 health and safety measures. These #healthheroes have provided expertise in lens selection and treatments and supported of our Optometrists and Student Interns!

Give it up for the dedicated Patient Relations Team! Thank you to these #healthheroes behind the desk (and protective glass) who support the University Eye Center’s patient care experience. Despite all the wrenches that COVID-19 has thrown, they’ve taken everything in stride and sure know how to rock their masks!

What will Mateo make? The possibilities are endless. Stay posted for Mateo's creation thanks to Mattel Children's Foundation and the Eye Doctor - Vision Educator team of PPV and University Eye Center at Ketchum Health Anaheim.

Yvette's low vison device demostration is funded by a grant from Special Children's League South Bay. Yvette was shown a handheld and dome magnifier using a sl...ant board to help her read more quickly and easily at our partner clinic University Eye Center at Ketchum Health in Anaheim. Thanks to Women Helping Youth, PPV has these low vision devices and many more to demonstrate to children like Yvette with permanent vision loss. Yvette received a dome magnifier to take home thanks to our Champion level donors John and Laurie Bucher. PPV is grateful for our generous supporters who help us change lives. #giving #partners #support #visualimpairment #visionloss #lowvision #lowvisiondevices #magnify #magnifier #dome #handheldmagnifier #slantboard #thankyou #specialchildrensleague #why #womenhelpingyouth #championleveldonors #reading #nystagmus #opticatrophy #teamwork #ketchum #anaheim #keepingkidsinsight See more

Friendly reminder that we will be closed tomorrow, Friday July 3 through Saturday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. We hope you enjoy a long, relaxing weekend ahead!