What is the difference between an Ophthalmologist and an Optometrist?

An Ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in vision care. He or she can perform vision examinations, prescribe medications, test for and treat eye diseases or eye injuries and even perform surgery if required.

An Optometrist specializes in eye examinations and contact lens fittings. He or she can also test for eye diseases, they can also diagnose and treat certain eye conditions with medication.

Why is it important to wear sunglasses?

Wearing sunglasses is like wearing sunscreen for your eyes…
It’s not the “darkness” of the lenses that protects your eyes from the damaging effects of UV light; it’s the actual UV filter and sometimes the lens material that absorbs the UV.
In fact, very dark sunglasses that do not have UV protection can actually damage your eyes!

Do I have to be dilated during my exam?

Dilated fundus exams do give the most comprehensive view of the health of the eye. However, our office has an automated non-dilated fundus camera which gives comprehensive views of the retina without the discomfort of dilating drops. There is a nominal fee for this service, but patients appreciate the fact that they can go about there normal workday without any vision problems.

When I use my computer my neck gets stiff, and my eyes feel tired and burn, and sometimes it’s even difficult to focus, is there any relief for these symptoms?

Computer Vision Syndrome is caused by the constant effort it takes for our eyes to stay focused on a computer screen.
Symptoms can include tired and sore eyes, headaches, blurred vision, a burning sensation and fatigue, but relief can be found through the use of specially designed computer lenses.
Computer lenses can provide eye and neck comfort to long term computer users, and are also effective for musicians, accountants, dentists, librarians, hair dressers, engineers and hobbyists…

Can I make payments on my eyeglasses?

Absolutely! You can ‘see today and pay tomorrow’! Studio City Family Optometry offers CareCredit ® which can provide clients with a payment plan.

What is the best way to clean and care for my eyeglasses?

Improper cleaning can damage your eyeglass lenses, resulting in scratches, haziness and damaged coatings. By following these few simple tips, you can keep your eyeglasses lenses in tip-top shape!

Do:

• Use a lens cleaner developed especially for eyeglasses, along with a clean lens cloth or tissue.
  
• If you do not have any lens cleaner with you, rinse your lenses with warm water and mild soap to clean off dust and particles, and gently wipe them dry with a lens cloth or tissue.

Do Not:

• Use household detergents, soaps or ammonia-based cleaners like Windex, which can break down certain lens coatings
  
• Wipe dry lenses with paper towels or clothing before rinsing.

Where is parking for your office?

There is metered street parking or garage parking directly across from our office behind the Bank of America. We will validate 1 hour parking for those patients having there eye exams.