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Woodley Optometry is proud to announce that we are the first practice in Encino able to offer Intense Pulse Light (IPL) therapy for dry eyes with the first and only FDA approved Dry Eye IPL device by Lumenis!

There are various eye problems, ranging from simple refractive errors to severe eye diseases. Understanding the different types of eye problems can help you recognize the symptoms and seek prompt treatment to protect your vision. Here are three common types of eye problems:

Optometrists are healthcare professionals who specialize in the care and treatment of the eyes. They play a vital role in the overall maintenance of eye health and the prevention of vision loss. In this blog post, we will explore the role of optometrists in more detail and highlight the importance of regular eye exams.

Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error of the eye that causes distant objects to appear blurry, while nearby objects remain clear. Myopia is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and its prevalence is increasing rapidly, particularly in urban areas of developed countries.

Glaucoma is an eye disease which develops unnoticed. It doesn’t express anyhow. But it can lead up to blindness. Symptoms aren’t prominent. Disease progresses and expresses when the situation is as bad as it gets. That’s why the diagnosis of glaucoma is very important; we can say it is half the battle.

If it’s hard for you to see distant objects clearly or you have trouble reading signs and recognize faces from a distance then you have myopia, usually known as nearsightedness.

Optometry and ophthalmology are both professions that deal with the eyes and vision.

Maintaining healthy vision is crucial for a better quality of life and proper interaction with the world around us. But with numerous eye diseases lurking around, it's important to be proactive and seek the help of an optometrist. You might not visit an optometrist twice a year or once a year, but in case of certain medical conditions and prescriptions you will need to visit a specialist more frequently.

The invention and subsequent improvements of smartphones and laptops have caused many drastic changes to society, many of them good, many of them bad. One thing that is certain, however, is that they have become highly addicting. These days, it’s common for people to spend most of their days and nights looking at an assortment of screens — whether it be for work or pleasure.

Blue light is EVERYWHERE! From laptops to tablets to smartphones, we are constantly exposed to wavelengths that can have harmful effects throughout most of the day. Not all blue light is harmful, though. Blue wavelengths can be beneficial and responsible for boosting attention and mood throughout the day. However, this comes at a price.