For the past 10+ years, the doctors and team members here at Claremont Optometry have dedicated a weekend to volunteer at the California CareForce Vision Clinic. Serving over 200 patients per day takes much dedication and work from the volunteers but is extremely rewarding. There are so many Americans in our community that cannot afford seeing a vision provider simply because they cannot afford it. We believe that everyone deserves access to healthcare no matter what income o

A very common eye condition that has been on the rise is “Computer Vision Syndrome” and it is exactly what it sounds like. How many hours per day are you on your computer? Tablet? Phone? Do your eyes ever feel tired after a few hours of use? Studies are showing that digital screens such as these radiate a “blue” light that makes its way to your eye health and cause all sorts of symptoms. These symptoms vary from eye strain, eye fatigue, dry eyes, blurred vision, headaches, an

March is the month to bring awareness to Eye Wellness in the Workplace! So many of our patients come in for an office/emergency visit due to an eye injury or because they are experiencing symptoms that are work-related. Whether you are a mechanic, a chef, an athlete, in construction, law enforcement, or exposed to chemicals, having a pair of protective eyewear is the best way to prevent any physical or chemical injuries to your eyes. Depending on the severity of the injury,

World Glaucoma Week is coming up on March 11-17, 2018 and we’d like to share our thoughts about Glaucoma. Glaucoma is a sight threatening eye disease that is most critical to detect in the early stages. Not only is it important to understand that it is a very slowly progressive blinding condition but it’s also preventable with prescription eye drops if caught early. Glaucoma is a condition where the optic nerve tissue is damaged due to high intra-ocular pressure. The biggest