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The Importance of Routine Eye Exams for Ocular Health

Ocular health encompasses the overall health of our eyes, including the prevention and management of diseases that can affect our vision. It requires understanding the intricacies of our eyes and their function, recognizing the signs of potential problems, and taking steps to prevent and treat issues before they escalate. This includes a variety of measures from maintaining a healthy lifestyle to getting regular eye exams, which is one of the key elements in safeguarding our ocular health.


Halloween Eye Health and Safety Month: Protect Their Vision

Halloween is just around the corner as the leaves change beautiful hues of orange and the fresh fall breeze permeates the air. This popular festival is a time for silly costumes, eerie décor, and, of course, delicious goodies. Nevertheless...


Is Myopia Hereditary?

Nearsightedness, also known as myopia, is an incredibly prevalent vision condition, affecting around 30% of Americans, with an estimated 20-25 million children untreated in the United States alone. It develops when the eyeball grows longer from front to back than normal...


What Autoimmune Diseases Affect the Eyes?

Autoimmune diseases cause the body to mistakenly attack its healthy cells. If you have autoimmune disorder, it can also affect your eyes and impair your eyesight. At Warm Springs Optometric Group in Fremont, CA...


What Is The Best Way To Treat Eye Allergies?

Seasonal allergies can be exhausting. Dealing with a runny nose, rashes, a sore throat, and red eyes can affect your well-being. Our optometrist at Warm Springs Optometric Group in Fremont, CA, is here to help you manage your allergies...


Myopia in Children

In the digital age, where screens dominate our daily lives, myopia (nearsightedness) in children has reached alarming levels. As parents and healthcare professionals become increasingly concerned about the long-term impact of this condition on their children's vision...


Do Your Eyes Grow?

The Complex Relationship Between Eye Growth and Myopia Development The human eye is a remarkably dynamic organ that undergoes natural growth and changes over a lifetime. One key factor that significantly impacts eye development is myopia, also known as nearsightedness...


Children's Eye Health and Safety Month

August marks Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, shining a spotlight on the critical need to protect children’s vision and eye health. Clear sight is vital for kids to thrive in school, sports, play, and daily life. However...


How to Solve Itchy Eyes

While dry and itchy eyes are common, it’s important to address them, especially since eye irritation could hint at a serious underlying condition. It’s possible your body may reject contact lenses. It’s crucial to regularly check in with our optometrist...


Ortho-K

Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, can help improve your vision if you have eye conditions like myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. The procedure involves wearing special contact lenses at night that gently reshape your cornea...