Feb 28, 2023
Learn about LASIK-related dry eye symptoms and how to treat them.
Jan 31, 2023
High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.
Jan 31, 2023
Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition causing the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone-like shape, distorting vision. Early detection and treatment can prevent...
Jan 24, 2023
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause severe vision loss, but early detection can help preserve your vision.
Jan 24, 2023
Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Bellflower Optometry to schedule your appointment.
Jan 17, 2023
Children and adolescents with diabetes are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) than their non-diabetic peers. Read on to learn why...
Dec 31, 2022
Switching from glasses to scleral contact lenses can take several weeks. your Bellflower eye doctor will provide instructions on how to properly insert, remove, and...
Dec 31, 2022
Many retinal conditions can lead to vision loss if not diagnosed early and treated promptly. If your optometrist notices signs of retinal disease, they’ll manage...
Dec 17, 2022
Medication doesn't always work to heal dry eye syndrome's underlying cause. The following natural and holistic remedies may relieve your eye discomfort and relieve your...
Dec 08, 2022
Your eye experts at Bellflower Optometry have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season. Let us know...
Nov 27, 2022
Did you know that having atrophied meibomian glands can signal uncontrolled blood sugar levels? To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact Bellflower Optometry...
Oct 19, 2022
Genetic testing is the way to determine whether you have a genetic variant that may put you or your children at risk for certain diseases....
Oct 19, 2022
It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing...
Oct 13, 2022
Traditional myopia correction uses glasses to improve visual acuity, but they are not a solution for controlling myopia’s progression and may even contribute to worsening...
Oct 07, 2022
Discover why experts say there’s a myopia epidemic, and learn what you can do to keep your kids’ eyes healthy. Bellflower Optometry proudly offers myopia...
Sep 29, 2022
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to protect your child’s vision. But you may be wondering if contact lenses are safe...
Sep 28, 2022
Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s...
Sep 16, 2022
The most important reason for choosing myopia management is to protect your child’s precious gift of sight from sight-threatening eye diseases. But here’s an added...
Sep 16, 2022
If you have corneal dystrophy, it will become increasingly difficult to wear standard contact lenses. Scleral lenses are an excellent choice for patients with many...
Sep 11, 2022
Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's...
Sep 05, 2022
Everyone's heard the adage that "the eyes are the window to the soul." But did you know that they can also be a primary window...
Aug 31, 2022
Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call Bellflower Optometry without delay if you or a loved one experiences any of these...
Aug 21, 2022
Have you or a loved one have experienced complications following LASIK or any other type of refractive surgery? Scleral lenses may be just the solution...
Aug 17, 2022
Childhood myopia — nearsightedness — is reaching epidemic proportions. Fortunately, there are steps parents can take to reduce their child’s risk of developing myopia.
Aug 15, 2022
Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without...
Jul 31, 2022
Custom contact lenses are specially designed to fit irregularly-shaped corneas. If you find wearing regular contact lenses uncomfortable, ask your optometrist if custom contact lenses...
Jul 31, 2022
High myopia isn’t just difficulty seeing faraway objects. It can actually increase the risk of developing serious eye diseases later in life. Read on to...
Jul 27, 2022
Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so...
Jul 26, 2022
Adjustable eyeglasses are an affordable non-prescription alternative to prescription eyeglasses or for the correction of minor refractive errors such as presbyopia, hyperopia (farsightedness) and myopia...
Jul 17, 2022
Hyperopia affects near vision in children and young adults. Want to know more about hyperopia? Here we explain ways to recognize the condition and help...
Jun 27, 2022
Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.
Jun 20, 2022
Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27.