Summer Eyewear (i.e. UV vs Polarized)

Summer Eyewear (i.e. UV vs Polarized)

by Beverly Hills Optometry

310-659-2020

http://www.bheyeguy.com

To most, summer marks a time for vacations, flip flops, and quality time with family and friends. However, summer also signifies increased exposure to UV rays and sunlight. Sunlight produces UV light rays that are damaging to the eyes, potentially resulting in diseases such as photokeratitis, cataracts, pingueculae, or retinal damage. These rays are strongest between 10am and 2pm but are apparent throughout the day, even when overcast.

Therefore, the correct sunglasses should be used at all times and are imperative in retaining your eye health. An 

Ultraviolet protected lens blocks these damaging rays from the sun from directly contacting the eye.

However, glare from the sun may continue to cause squinting on those bright summer days. Lenses with a general UV coating are best for use of minor outdoor excursions. However, a polarized lens is specific to sunglass lenses only and deters glare. This type of lens is best for outdoor activity and for time spent near water, snow, or other reflective surfaces. Having the right pair of sunglasses can prevent serious eye problems and eye straing (i.e. bothersome squinting).

When shopping for your next pair of sunglasses, remember to look for the options that best suit you. To find the perfect pair of summer lenses, please contact our office at 310-734- 3446 or visit our website http://www.bheyeguy.com.

Importance of Pediatric Eye Exams

Importance of Pediatric Eye Exams

by Beverly Hills Optometry

310-659-2020

http://www.bheyeguy.com

Most parents concern themselves with their child’s pediatric visits but overlook the importance of their vision development. As a child grows, their vision is constantly changing. In their early months, babies focus only on close up objects and are primarily able to see high contrast colors, such as black, white, and red. Their visual acuity sharpens at six months and should have their vision examined at this time to ensure normal development and binocular function.

It is recommended that children receive several eye exams before starting school, around age three and again at five or six. Visual problems can negatively affect the child’s learning in school. If signs or symptoms or visual complaints are not addressed, a child may have a hard time focusing in the classroom or during during outdoor activities. Their inability to read text can result in poor academic performance and in turn may decrease their motivation for learning later in life. Symptoms of learning-related vision problems include headaches or eyestrain, short attention span for visual tasks such as identifying objects and reading, or poor hand eye coordination.

Please contact our office at 310-734- 3446 or visit our website http://www.bheyeguy.com in order to learn more about specifics in caring for your child’s eye health.

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Technology

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Technology
by Beverly Hills Optometry

310-659-2020

http://www.bheyeguy.com

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a new non-invasive imaging test that utilizes light waves to take cross-sectional pictures of your retina. OCT imaging works by analyzing time delay and magnitude change of light as it is backscattered by ocular tissues. A scanning beam moves across tissue and signals from reflective properties yield cross sectional images. The test provides varying data sets that provide a detailed image of disease progression and invaluable information. The procedure itself is easily tolerated by most patients and the results can be viewed in high confidence.

OCT has become increasingly popular among the medical community because of its superior image resolution that requires no preparation of the patient or sample, is instant, and lacks ionizing radiation.

This allows the doctor to see the distinct layers of the retina in order to assist with diagnosis of such conditions as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and many other conditions. Measurement of thickness provides guidelines for treatment of retinal abnormalities. 

In order to obtain the highest quality eye exam and be proactive about maintaining eye health, please contact our office at 310-734- 3446 or visit our website http://www.bheyeguy.com.

Oculus Keratograph 5M

Oculus Keratograph 5M

by Beverly Hills Optometry

310-659-2020

http://www.bheyeguy.com

The Oculus Keratograph 5M is a new patient friendly and multi-purpose device that efficiently integrates complex examination, into a dry eye analysis and report. It performs such tests as meibography, eye redness analysis, and Tear Break-Up Time (TBUT). Meibography is an advanced technique using infrared technology to image the anatomy of the oil glands, located in the upper and lower eyelids. These glands are unique since they provide the natural lubrication to keep the tears healthy. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is the leading cause of dry eye disease and a common ocular condition. It occurs when the oil glands are compromised (i.e. congested, tortous, dilated, or atrrophied). When evaluating MGD, we check both anatomy of the glands as well as the function.  

The Keratograph features the R-Scan as well, which is the first and only technology to measure and classify the degree of redness in the eye. It detects thin blood vessels and evaluates its measurements on a standardized, grading scale. The TF-Scan is another feature that works to map tear breakup time (or how quickly the tears evaporate) which is useful in consultations, screenings, and follow up appointments. 

For a dry eye consultation, screening or report, please contact our office at 310-734-3446 or visit our website, http://www.bheyeguy.com.