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Did you know that your eyes are often the first line of defense when it comes to detecting and treating many common systemic diseases and...

Blurry vision over age 40? Skip the reading glasses. Find out why multifocal contact lenses are ideal for presbyopia.

The struggle against dry eye every winter is real. Fortunately there are eye treatments and home remedies to relieve symptoms....

Having an autoimmune disease like Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus can affect your tear production and eye health.

This special test that eye doctors use to take pictures of the inside of your eyes is usually done in the doctor's office; it's painless...

Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Coastal Vision to schedule your appointment.

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma affects between 3 and 4 million Americans and is the number two cause of preventable blindness worldwide. About...

Is your toddler blinking more frequently? Here are some potential reasons why.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of permanent vision loss in people over the age of 60. The earlier the diagnosis, the better...

Your eye experts at Coastal Vision have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season. Let us know...

Contact lenses are a great option for people who don't want to wear glasses when on the road, but do you know how to take...

Eye exams aren't just important for your eye health. They can often reveal serious problems with your general health. Read on to learn how an eye exam...

Legendary British actor Dame Judi Dench has recently revealed how macular degeneration impacts her life. With such a high-profile case in the news people have...

Many scientific studies have confirmed that exposure to various things in the environment can negatively affect our eye health and vision. Read on to learn...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call Coastal Vision without delay if you or a loved one experiences any of these...

An individual's eyes can reveal a lot about them, including their mood, feelings, and even emotions. By simply looking at them, eyes can convey a...

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...

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...

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...

While we all know that drinking alcohol can harm our bodies, what does it do specifically to our eyes? Short-term exposure to alcohol can alter vision,...

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...

Are you one of those people who tried contacts in the past, but had no luck? Perhaps you found them dry and uncomfortable, or your...

Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.

Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27.

Working at home has many benefits, but it can also trigger computer-related eye strain. Here are some proven ways to reduce digital eye strain, whether...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is about more than just poor eyesight. It can also pose a long-term threat to your kid’s vision and eye health.

At some point in our lives, we've all had our eyes examined using an eye chart – whether during a school screening or at the...

Bloodshot eyes can be harmless, but may also be a sign of an underlying eye condition.

Cosmetic procedures have been prominent for both women and men for years. While the popularity of certain procedures tends to decrease and incline in waves,...

Hey, allergy season. Welcome back to the time of year when everyone blames almost every distress on allergies! Let us help set the record straight...

Putting makeup on is fun! It can also be considered one of the most relaxing and satisfying parts of getting ready... If it is being...

White eyes have just about the same cosmetic priority as white teeth or unblemished skin. In fact, several surveys reveal that about 30% of people...

Your children's vision is their primary window into the world around them. Keeping their eyesight healthy is an important part of allowing them to experience...

Did you know that pregnancy hormones can affect your vision? Read on to learn about the possible visual changes that some women may experience while...

For many children, learning via a digital device has become routine, and their eyes are paying the price. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize digital...

Creating healthy living habits is a great way to preserve your vision throughout your lifetime. These can help keep your eyes healthy and your vision...

If you've noticed that your vision turns hazy after enjoying a meal, you may have an early stage of diabetes mellitus. Here's how your optometrist...

Eye care is just as important for children as it is for adults. The sooner you teach your children how to care for their eyes,...

When the emergency is related to your eyes, consider a trip to your optometrist's office instead of the ER. Here's why.

Eye Care Emergencies to take directly to the Optometry Office ASAP When a health crisis occurs, it is common to consider a visit to the...

Do your eyes become irritated and itchy when you wear contact lenses? Could be dry eye syndrome, allergies or the contact lenses themselves. Read on...

Mosquito bites are annoying but on the eyelid they can be particularly uncomfortable and even impact your vision. Find out what you can do to...

Fall is a great time of year, but the accompanying allergens: not so much. Let’s talk causes, effects, & solutions of allergies, & how they...

Seasons changing are often something to look forward to. Especially when the chill of winter is conquered by the warmth of spring, and the swelter...

As we age our eyes start to change, but that doesn’t mean you have to struggle with declining vision. Find out what you can do...

Although COVID is still present in our lives, we are slowly returning to a semi-normal life. With so many disruptions this past year, the one...

If you wear contact lenses, you likely appreciate the freedom it provides. But did you know that wearing contact lenses in water or while sleeping...

There are several ways to combat presbyopia, and the good news is, your optometrist can help!

Through each stage of life, from infancy through adulthood, your eyes and visual needs will change. One of those changes, and arguably the largest and most frustrating,...

Choosing the right eye drops to relieve dry eye syndrome can be a real challenge, as there are several brands and products on the market....

More and more children are being diagnosed with myopia, a common refractive error associated with developing serious eye diseases later in life, such as macular...

June brings with it, not only the first day of summer, but also National Sunglasses Day (6/27). In keeping with these two annual milestones, let’s...

June brings with it, not only the first day of summer, but also National Sunglasses Day.

What does that mean for you? It means that now is the time to schedule a comprehensive eye exam. While these are one of the exams...

Dilated eye exams make it possible for eye doctors to better assess your eye health and are the only way to detect certain eye diseases.

What does that mean for you? It means that now is the time to schedule a comprehensive eye exam. Find out why.

Multifocal contact lenses can help people with presbyopia (age-related farsightedness) see clearly, whether focusing on close or distant objects.

Ever wonder why rock superstar Bono wears sunglasses, even when indoors? It's not due to his "look", but rather is related to managing his glaucoma.

Eye herpes can cause several uncomfortable symptoms and recurring flare-ups. In extreme cases, it can lead to blindness. Discover how your eye doctor can help.

Many factors contribute to vision loss, some of which may even be relevant to you. Read on to learn what puts a person at risk...

Sleep apnea is associated with high blood pressure and heart failure; it also causes eye-related issues. Find out how your eye condition may be linked...

Glare is that annoying bright light that causes you to squint. It also can cause eye strain when using your computer. Luckily, anti-glare coated glasses...

Night blindness is not an eye disease. It’s a symptom of several conditions that can range from mild to severe. Learn more about night blindness...

It may surprise you to learn that contact lenses can be safely worn by children aged 8 and over. Read on to learn more about...

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases causing damage to the optic nerve that can lead to vision loss or blindness. While there is a...

Nearly every day we are reminded of the ongoing challenges of living in a pandemic.   Jobs, health, lives, education are just some of the areas...

In times such as these, we can choose to focus on the positive or negative.  Some may argue there’s not a lot that is positive...

(Coastal Vision is pleased to present this guest post by Dr. Elizabeth Yeu, surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants. ) Our world today, in so many...

It's well established that many common medications can cause eye and vision symptoms.  In this article we'll be going through some of the ocular side...

Are your eyes constantly red? Do people always ask you why you always look like you have been crying? Redness and puffiness around the eyes...

It goes without saying that health and vision go hand in hand.  But, it may be surprising for some to learn that eye allergies in...

Along with spring comes the dreaded spring time allergy season.  Spring marks the blooming of flowers, grasses, and other plants which all release pollen into...

Eyes may be our profession, but hearts are in focus at Coastal Vision.    Community outreach, as well as in-office pro bono eye care are...

Blue light from digital screens is here to stay.   That's important for adults and children alike. Our world has significantly changed in the few decades...

Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-aged adults? Many people don’t know about the correlation between diabetes and the...

Ever wished your contact lenses could turn dark to help shade the sun's brightness when you walked outside?  Well, the new Acuvue Oasys Transitions contact...

Great news! Dr. Arieneh Tahmasian, our Vision Therapy Optometrist, is providing pediatric eye care services at our Volvo Parkway office in Chesapeake starting June 6th....

As we close out National Glaucoma Awareness month, it’s important to address diagnosing glaucoma.   How do optometrists diagnose glaucoma? What tests are involved? Which information...

January is National Glaucoma Awareness month.  Increasing awareness is a big priority for many eye doctors for 3 reasons.   First, glaucoma is a leading cause...

We sat down with 3 of our Coastal Vision doctors recently to discuss myopia progression in children as well as ways to reduce or control...

One of the greatest honors we have at Coastal Vision is the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community around us.   Being locally...

According to the Mayo Clinic, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) “is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with a barely...

It’s the new year and this special time of year would not be complete without some resolutions.   While many people set up unrealistic resolutions, Coastal...

Dry Eye Disease is a very common occurrence in patients with diabetes.   While most optometrists are rightly concerned with educating diabetic patients about potential blindness...

Dr. Tahmasian Joins Coastal Vision to Provide Pediatric Eye Care We couldn't be more excited to announce that Dr. Arieneh Tahmasian joined Coastal Vision in...

Help the Homeless and Earn Office Credits One of the great things about working at Coastal Vision is our goal to meaningfully impact the Hampton...

Find out by taking this test: Check the True or False box next to each statement. When you are finished, find the correct answers at...

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Previously, we gave an overview of what glaucoma is. If you missed it, dive in right here. As you...

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a devastating disease that damages your eye's optic nerve, which carries information from the eye to the...

As we kick off the new year, many of us are making resolutions to better ourselves in 2018. One of the most common New Year's...

We're just a few weeks away from January and the opening of our Harbour View location in Suffolk Virginia! Our new location will offer the...

At Coastal Vision, we happily answer all kinds of questions about vision and eye health. We've found that some are asked more often than others,...

As National Diabetes Awareness Month comes to a close, the doctors at Coastal Vision would like to remind everyone of the health risks diabetes poses...

Portsmouth Vision Clinic An extension of our Coastal Vision Cares initiative: providing vision care for those without. On October 21st, 2017, the Coastal Vision team...

Warm Visions 2017 Winter is an especially hard time for the homeless. Every year, Coastal Vision partners with Homeland Disciples to outfit these individuals with...

The Coastal Vision team is excited to announce that we will be opening a brand-new location on Harbour View Boulevard in Suffolk! Our new location...

  Soon, cold weather will be upon us.  We feel excited and blessed to announce that Coastal Vision is once again doing our annual Warm...

A portion of the proceeds from every glasses purchase at Coastal Vision goes to support the Transitional Housing Project for homeless individuals by Homeland Disciples....

Let’s face it.   With all of life’s responsibilities, it’s often challenging to make and keep your doctor appointments Monday through Friday.  That’s one reason why...

As with many of my fellow Asians, I’ve always been frustrated by the lack of selection of "asian-fit eyewear" that would not only look great but actually...

Cleaner contact lenses are more comfortable. From the instant that you place the contact lens onto the eye, the contact lens material begins to interact...

Dr. Beach and son Parker protecting their eyes from the sun Dr. Beach recently had the opportunity to write a guest article titled "Let's Think...

We live in a fashion-conscious culture, making a person’s choice of glasses (or frames) often a statement of personal style or expression.  Sometimes, that expression...

Studies Show Multi-focal Contact Lenses Can Slow or Stop Progression of Myopia (Nearsightedness) in Kids   Myopia, or nearsightedness, has a significant impact in the...

November: National Diabetes Month According to the American Diabetes Association, "diabetes mellitus (MEL-ih-tus), or simply, diabetes, is a group of diseases characterized by high blood...

One of the great things about working at Coastal Vision is our goal to have a positive impact on the local community through our Coastal...

An interesting study from the UK, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, states that first born children are more likely to have...

I think when many people ask "do I need glasses to drive?" they are really asking "does the DMV require me to wear glasses or...

Preeclampsia is a complication during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, and signs of damage to other organ system--most often the kidneys.  It usually begins...

One of the most delicate questions to answer from a parent is “could my child fake their way into glasses?”    Before we get to the...

Computer vision syndrome (CVS) affects many of us throughout the day. These days we would be hard pressed to find a job that does not...

For many people, astigmatism sounds like a horrible eye condition. It sounds like, at any minute, the eye could explode, melt and fall out on...

According to one study, contact lenses improve vision-related quality of life in children compared with glasses---this was especially true in the areas of athletics and...

As children settle into the new school year, there is a good chance many students will be missing the most important school supply of all--good...

THE BAD NEWS: Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. To make it worse, researchers estimate that half of glaucoma patients in the U.S. don't realize that...

As busy parents, it's often challenging to keep up with your kids' glasses and eye exams during the summertime and before school starts.    Between...

Coastal Vision is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Onelife Fitness to promote "One Life. One Vision," which aims to educate the public on...

With the freezing winter weather fading away, April and May bring some familiar Hampton Roads sights:   beautiful skies, birds chirping, new leaves on the trees,...

Vitamin E:   Antioxidant for eye health and vision Vitamin E is another essential nutrient due to its effects on both your ocular and overall health.  ...

Uncorrected hyperopia (farsightedness) may impact a child's academic related performance, according to a recent study published in the February 2015 issue of "Optometry and Vision...

There are certain things you can't take your eyes off of: a tantalizing meal, a scary movie, or your favorite television show. However, there are...

In this post, we continue our Dry Eye Syndrome interview with Dr. Jessica Lin.   Be sure to check out part 1 of the interview....

Dry Eye Syndrome is a widespread problem, especially in Hampton Roads.   Dry Eyes can affect men and women of all ages and ethnic backgrounds....

Using tablets and e-readers before bedtime may harm sleep quality, according to a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.  ...

Nearsightedness, also called Myopia, is when a person experiences blurred vision for far away distances and clear vision while reading up close. Farsightedness, also called...

Optometrists have known for a long time that Dry Eye Disease damages the cornea, which is the front curved part of the eye that is...

Handwashing is something that most Americans know is important.   But, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) we may not be doing handwashing correctly...

Through our eyes, we experience life. We can see sunsets, flowers, delicious food, and even a baby’s first smile. Why would we ever risk that?...

As optometrists, we often hear from patients who desire independence from corrective eyewear but have concerns about LASIK.   Some patients may be hindered, restricted or...

In 2005, Clearview Eye Care was started by Dr. Russell Beach.  The goal was to create a practice centered on customer service and genuine care...

Ok, I admit I completely made up that statistic.   But, personally, I do want patients to ask more questions about their vision and their ocular...

While ADHD is not my area of clinical expertise, I do know there seems to be conflicting points of view on ADHD in pediatric care.   ...

With the freezing winter weather fading away, the arrival of April brings some familiar Hampton Roads sights:   beautiful skies, birds chirping, new leaves on the...

You may have noticed, at our office, the patient care technician checks your blood pressure as part of your testing during the eye exam.    But...

I've posted a lot over the past few years on Dry Eye Disease.    It affects millions of people every day and I've seen, in my...

I'm pretty sure my few remaining hair follicles are holding on for dear life, so I'll admit this headline would catch my attention.   And although...

There's no doubt artificial tanning through the use of "tanning beds" is a big business in the United States--especially in states like Virginia where the...

At Coastal Vision, almost half of the patients who visit us are children.   So, we frequently get questions about how old a child must be...

Most of my blog post ideas come from real life patient care issues that we see here in the office.   But, this topic is a...

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Not too many people think of their annual visit to their optometrist as an opportunity to save their life, but when a dilated retinal exam...

With increases in childhood obesity and diabetes, there has been a big public awareness effort to get kids outdoors.    A little less time playing video...

I'm  breaking my rule against soap box blogging in order to say how much I enjoy being an optometrist.    Truly, it is a personally rewarding...

An interesting study out of Japan this year examined tear production and related dry eye symptoms in two groups of patients: the first group was...

When you think of Friday the 13th, no doubt images of the scary movie series may pop into your head. And for some people, the...

Even eye doctors wear glasses and contact lenses.   In fact, I would say most do.   That is probably what started their interest in becoming an...

Accutane or isotretinoin is a medication that is used to treat certain, severe cases of acne that do not respond to other forms of treatment....

November's Patient of the Month: Jana (pictured in the middle) with CEC staffers Erin, Cayla, & Kristyna Excuse our tardiness in posting these photos, but...

I have 2 primary functions as an optometrist:  address visual conditions AND assess and treat medical conditions of the eye.   But an equally important responsibility...

Have you ever noticed how often you blink your eyes?   You might now that I've planted the seed, but most of us go about our...

A recent study showed that dilated eye exams were a low-cost method of increasing quality of life for seniors.   The study revealed that, in patients...

Dr. Beach and his wife, Dr. Janel Chou, welcomed their first child (a boy) into the world on 1:33 am, January 6th. Parker Beach weighed...

Since every person is unique in their combination of visual needs, ocular health, and amount and type of prescription it's hard to say that one...

Jen D. is our Patient of the Month for October! Jen has a baby on the way soon, so the Clearview staff put together a...

During American Diabetes Month, it's important that we remember that diabetes affects the entire body.   And while we may think of the kidney disease and...

Don't forget to use your Flex-Spending (FSA) benefits before December 31st!    And remember, you can use these benefits towards services and vision products at Clearview...

As we progress through American Diabetes Awareness month, I wanted to touch on how diabetes can commonly affect the outside or front surface of the...

November is American Diabetes Awareness month.   All this month we'll be posting information about this very common disease.   If you know someone with diabetes please...

If a specific  type of light is transmitted less than normally to a person's retina, does it increase the likelihood of sleep disturbances?    Researchers in...

If you said yes, hopefully I've got your attention.     There is a type of contact lens that doesn't need to be cleaned every day, dramatically...

It's October and time for our annual vision screening at Woodstock Elementary in Virginia Beach.    We've had the privilege of providing vision screenings for the...

After an all-too-short  summer break, most families in Hampton Roads are diving into the “back-to-school” mode and all of its required activities.    Most of us...

Imagine you and a friend on top of a steep hill.   Your friend, thinking he's pretty funny, tells you to walk a few feet down...

Tamoxifen is a common and effective drug used in the treatment of breast cancer.   But like many medications, it does have the potential to adversely...

We can't say enough about how much we appreciate our patients at Clearview Eye Care.   We interact with so many great people everyday.   And...

Have you ever watched a sporting event on television and been amused by how abstract and random some statistics seem?   Well, one stat may actually...

Chances are good that many of us have smartphones.   And, if you're like me, you'll find yourself using these modern marvels of technology to...

Summer is definitely here.   The ocean front is packed.  High temperatures are routinely in the 90's.   Vacations are being planned.   But this is also an...

One question we ask of all our patients is  "do you have any history of head trauma?" The overall delicate nature of the eyes makes...

It's Spring, which means it's time for allergies and it's time for another Facebook Tag-a-Photo Sunglasses Giveaway Contest. Click on this photo to go to...

Dry Eye is much more than a symptom or a feeling.   For many people, it's an actual syndrome.   What does Dry Eye Syndrome look like?  ...

Why do Antihistamine Medications come with Warnings about Glaucoma? It's official.  Allergy season is back!  As cars around Hampton Roads are being blanketed with pollen,...

With all that engulfs the national news these days, we can sometimes forget all the people in need within the local community of Hampton Roads.  ...

Even optometrists need annual eye exams.  My eye doctor, who happens to also be my wife, won't let me get much past a year without...

St. Patrick's Day:   Wear green or suffer a pinch.  But there' s more to the color green than this tradition.  Here's some fun facts about...

When I was a kid, I remember my mother always harping on me to develop the good habit of frequent handwashing.    And, while mom was...

"I've been told I can't wear contacts because I have astigmatism" is like nails on a chalkboard to my ears.   Astigmatism is not a visual...

Without a doubt, my enjoyment in delivering patient care is my daily motivation to come to work.   The opportunity to use training, experience and a...

Truclear HD Plus, the next generation no-line bifocal (progressive) lens, incorporates patient height and many more custom parameters in it's unique design This is truly...

For many people (myself included), the end of January can become the battleground between success and failure  for "new year's resolutions."      But there are some...