Iris Bright Optometry

We are proud to bring meibography technology to our practice. If you have dry eye, our eye doctor can now check the health of your meibomian glands by imaging them. Blockage of meibomian glands also called meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a major cause of dry eye disease.

If you have dry eye, ask us about TearCare! With many patients staying home and working on the computer for long hours due to the pandemic, many are complaining about dry eye. At Iris Bright Optometry, we strive to bring you the latest and most effective technologies to bring you dry eye relief. When you suffer from dry eye, you may feel sandiness, grittiness, spontaneous watering of the eyes, sensitivity to light, a feeling of tired eyes. You may also get fluctuating vision,... especially after you blink. For mild cases, use artificial tears for immediate relief and comfort. If it's more persistent, add a warm compress/heat mask to alleviate symptoms. However, if dry eye is affecting your quality of life, book your eye exam appointment so that one of our eye doctors can evaluate you and determine if TearCare would be a better treatment for you! Read more about dry eye treatment options on our website: https://www.irisbright.com/services/dry-eye-treatment/

Your health and safety is important! As we continue to navigate the #COVID19 pandemic, the staff and doctors at Iris Bright Optometry is proud to continue to serve our Irvine community for all their #eyecare needs. New or existing patients are welcome alike.... All equipment is sanitized in-between patients. Larger slit lamp shield has been installed and all staff wears face masks. Our #optometrists will always wash their hands prior to touching your lids (only to be done as needed) and will wear gloves all other times. Should you have any concern on our cleaning protocols, please don't hesitate to ask the staff/doctor to re-sanitize the room in front of you for your safety and comfort. We are open 7 days a week. Call us today or book your eye exam appointment online! https://www.irisbright.com/

Wow, interesting! The Avenova anti-microbial eyelash and lid spray that our doctors prescribe for general lid hygiene, #blepharitis, #styes, meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and dry eye can also be used to inactivate #COVID19 on your skin and hard surfaces. So if you are in the bad habit of rubbing your hands on your eyes or face, you can use the Avenova you bought from us as an additional effective way to stay safe and healthy! Stop by our office inside LensCrafters Los Ol...ivos Marketplace to buy more :) (#Avenova is effective up to 30 days after opening) Read the press release: https://novabay.com//novabay-pharmaceuticals-announces-la/

During their eye exam, worried patients always ask: With COVID-19 all around, can I still wear contact lenses? Check out our blog and find out! https://www.irisbright.com/5-things-you-should-know-about-/

Starting Thursday 06/25/20, we are excited to return to opening every day, 7 days a week for your convenience: - M, W, Th, F, Sat: 10 am - 6 pm - Tue: 12 pm - 5 pm - Sun: 10 am - 4 pm... To keep everyone safe with social distancing, we require appointments for you to be seen by our optometrists. The state of CA also require you to wear face covering during your visit. If you have an appointment already scheduled, it is IMPORTANT that you CONFIRM by text/email/call. Any unconfirmed appointment is subject to cancellation to accommodate current higher demand for eye exams. If you suffer from dry eye, ask about treatment options with our eye doctor during your eye exam. We now offer TearCare as in-office procedure for treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and carry Eye Eco DERM heated eye mask, tea tree lid cleanser, Avenova antibacterial lid spray and Oasis Tears PLUS eye drops for purchase as in-home relief of dry eye. Thank you for continuously choosing us for your eye care needs. We look forward to seeing you in our office soon!

Dr. Kerry Gelb will be screening his new documentary "Open Your Eyes" on Thursday, June 18th @ 4 pm PST. Register to discover how optometrists are becoming an important part of preventive care and wellness: https://openyoureyes2020.com/screenings/ #wellness #holistic #preventivecare

With so many people staying home during the pandemic, many suffer from dry eye from watching TV or being on their computer and iPad too long. We now carry products you can take home to give you dry eye relief like the Eye Eco DERM mask, the Eye Eco Tea Tree lid cleanser, the Avenova antibacterial lid spray and Oasis Tears PLUS eye drops. Speak with our eye doctor to see how you can best take care of your dry eyes!

This is how our office looks, inside LensCrafters Los Olivos Marketplace | Irvine Spectrum

Yes! We have re-opened all eye care services (including routine eye exams). We are open 12-5 pm every day except Sundays and Tuesdays.

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An Eye Exam Can Save Your Life Most patients only think of the eye doctor when they want to renew their eyeglass or contact lens prescription. This patient came in, only wanting to get his glasses repaired or replaced. During his eye exam, it was quickly apparent something was wrong. Based on his chief complaint of fluctuating vision and a recent string of headaches, a quick scan of his eyes with Optomap retinal imaging showed signs of severe Papilledema, which is swelling of... the optic nerve and bleeding inside the eye due to increased pressure in or around the brain. Most eye doctors (optometrists and ophthalmologists) have the tools to diagnose and catch certain diseases and conditions early before they can affect the quality of your life for the worse or even before they show up in a blood test. If you haven't had an eye exam in a while, or if you feel your vision is not optimal, or you've had a lot of unexplained headaches, we urge you not to neglect a visit to your preferred local eye doctor. At Iris Bright Optometry, Dr. Chang and her associates believe strongly in preventive care, which is why we invest heavily in diagnostic equipments like Optomap retinal imaging and our newly installed Optovue OCT Angiography to stay on top of the health of your precious eyes. For our above patient, Dr. Chang's quick action allowed him be seen by UCI medical team immediately for further treatment, which in turn saved his life.