West Coast Eye Care

Being overweight increases your risk of developing diabetes and other systemic conditions, which can lead to vision loss from diabetic eye disease or glaucoma.

Exposure to smoke, wind and dry climates can increase tear evaporation resulting in dry eye symptoms.

In addition to eating carrots, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and collard greens is important for keeping your eyes healthy. Which is your favorite?

While it takes time for most body parts to warm up to their full potential, your eyes are ready to go 24/7. #DidYouKnow

Although not all eye diseases are preventable, we have the technology to detect most eye diseases in their early stages. Having an annual eye examination may help with early detection.

Myth: Contact lenses could become stuck to my eye. Fact: Dry eyes can make contact lens removal difficult, but that does not mean it is stuck permanently. Try to keep your eyes lubricated, especially around the time you plan to take the lenses out. If you continue to have issues, contact your eye doctor, they may possibly suggest a different type of contact.

Much like your skin, UV from the sun can cause permanent damage to your eyes. Wear sunglasses that block 100% of both UVA and UVB light.

Children in sports need protective eyewear, just as they need helmets and protective padding. Balls, bats and jabs from other participants can cause both temporary injuries and long-term vision problems, even cataracts and blindness. Choose protective eyewear with wraparound frames, to protect the eyes from all sides.

Drinking lots of water is good for you whole body, including your eyes! Drinking water keeps your eyes moist and allows your eyes to repel dirt, dust and parasites that might cause infection.

There are multiple types of cataracts. Can you name them all? #ToughQuestion

Blue light is harmful to retinal cells and is one of the risk factors for the onset of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Blue blocking lenses are designed to selectively filter out the harmful light while allowing beneficial light pass through.

Those long drives to family and friends during the holidays are necessary but not with that blinding snow glare. It is a misconception that sunglasses are only needed in the summer.

#DidYouKnow your family history and inherited eye diseases, such as congenital glaucoma and retinal degeneration, can be caught early enough to save your vision if your eye care professionals know what to look for.