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2020 has been quite a year, which makes getting a fresh start in 2021 feel super appealing. For some people, that might mean making a New Year’s resolution that helps them get the year started on the right foot. Although The post 21 NEW NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS FOR 2021 appeared first on Discovery Eye Foundation .

Most of us are familiar with Currier & Ives Christmas prints. They depict scenes of togetherness, of family love shared in a holiday spirit full of Christmas giving and seasonal joy. They suggest a pastoral world in which the angels of our The post SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS appeared first on Discovery Eye Foundation .

Thanksgiving is almost here; a meal that nourishes the family bonds and traditions. It’s the one time of the year where you can guarantee your eyes will be bigger than your stomach. This meal also has another added bonus The post Thanksgiving Dinner for your EYES! appeared first on Discovery Eye Foundation .

Taking care of your health is critical and you may have concerns related to eye health as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The offices of Ophthalmologists and Optometrists are resuming the delivery of comprehensive eye and vision care and The post What To Expect On Your Next Visit To Your Eye Care Practitioner During COVID-19 Pandemic appeared first on Discovery Eye Foundation .

Leaving your house these days means a whole new normal. Needing to make sure if you have your mask, your gloves, and hand sanitizer? Now because of masks, millions of eyeglass wearers are discovering the annoyance of mask-induced foggy lenses. The post How to Avoid Your Glasses from Fogging Up While Wearing a Mask appeared first on Discovery Eye Foundation .

On Robert Louis Stevenson’s first visit to the Monterey Peninsula of California he was overwhelmed by its vistas and beauty. He wrote to friends that what he had observed was the perfect confluence of land and sea. At this The post Where The Land Meets The Sea appeared first on Discovery Eye Foundation .

Blinking is something we all do every minute, whether we think about it or not. The average person blinks 15-20 times per minute, or about 1,200 times per hour. So why do we unconsciously move our eyelids over our eyeballs The post Blinking Why is it so important? appeared first on Discovery Eye Foundation .

I love the idea that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. It reminds us that individuals can make choices about what they perceive to be true beauty. Let’s consider art one person’s beautiful can be another person’s junk. The post Beauty is in the Eyes of the Beholder appeared first on Discovery Eye Foundation .

June is Cataract Awareness Month. This is a time to raise cataract awareness and help to educate people about one of the leading causes of treatable vision loss in the United States. There are 24 million Americans over the age The post June is Cataract Awareness Month appeared first on Discovery Eye Foundation .

Coronavirus (COVID-19) can cause mild to severe respiratory illness. Symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath and pink eye can show up 2 to 14 days after a person is exposed. People with severe infections can develop pneumonia and The post Coronavirus and Your Eyes: What you should know appeared first on Discovery Eye Foundation .

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM DEF’S AMBASSADOR OF VISION At this writing, the death toll from CoronaVirus (COVID-19) has just surpassed 60,000 with over 1 million cases reported in the US. It is almost impossible to comprehend the scope of this The post WARZONE appeared first on Discovery Eye Foundation .

COVID-19 UPDATE In light of ongoing and evolving situation regarding COVID-19, we have decided to temporarily close our office effective April 3rd and expect a limited re-opening on either April 16th or May 1st. If you need to re-order contacts, you can always do so on our website at www.drsomikim.com If you want to apply your insurance or need assistance in placing your order, please email us at [email protected] with your name, date of birth, mailing address, phone number ...and quantity of boxes you would like to order. We will reach out to you for any additional information needed. As always, we are still here to assist you in any way we can. If you require an emergency visit or have any question, please email us at [email protected] with specifics and we will respond as soon as we can. Thank you and please be safe.

The world is being held hostage by coronavirus (COVID-19). The number of cases and deaths are climbing everyday. Scientists and pharmaceutical companies are working feverishly to create a vaccine, but it is at least a year away. There is also The post COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESEARCH appeared first on Discovery Eye Foundation .

COVID-19 Update As the situation around the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, we are doing everything we can to ensure your safety and provide maximum flexibility. As it has always been, the safety of our patients and staff remains our highest priority. In response to the coronavirus, we have taken additional measures recommended by local, state and national public health authorities to make our cleaning and hygiene protocols even more stringent. Effective March 20,... until further notice, we will only accept essential/urgent /emergency visits only. Please whenever possible, attend appointments alone or with one transporting party. We will also be available for essential glasses and contacts pickup orders. However, we are asking all patients who feel ill, have a fever or cough, or have traveled recently to reschedule their appointment and postpone pickups. To order contacts, please call in and we can ship them directly to you. Your patience and understanding as we continue to develop health and safety measures for our practice to best serve you is appreciated. We look forward to a swift and safe return to normal operations. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call us at 213-736-0066. Our services are available during our new temporary hours. Please check back on Facebook as our schedule may change. Mon: 9:30 5:00 pm Tues: 9:30 5:00 pm Wed: 9:30 5:00 pm Thurs: 9:30 5:00 pm Fri: 9:30 5:00 pm Sat: CLOSED Sun: CLOSED

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Are you eating the foods that are best for your eyes? Eating a diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can help not only your heart but also your eyes. This isn’t surprising: Your eyes The post 10 TOP EYE HEALTHY FOODS appeared first on Discovery Eye Foundation .

National Glaucoma Awareness Month reminds all of us to get regular eye exams and show support for those suffering from this condition. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma is often called the sneak The post January is Glaucoma Awareness Month appeared first on Discovery Eye Foundation .