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Your Eyes As A Window Into Your Whole-Body Health

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...

Presbyopia and Multifocal Contact Lenses

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

This Winter, Don’t Let Dry Eyes Get the Best of You

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

Autoimmune Disease and Dry Eye: Is There a Connection?

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

What Is an Oct Scan and Why Is It Important for My 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...

Eye Exam Saves Woman’s Life by Detecting Brain Tumor Early

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

Current Glaucoma Treatment Options

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...

Why Does My Toddler Blink So Much?

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

Preventing the Most Common Cause of Vision Loss Among the Elderly

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...

7 Eye Care Tips for the Holiday Season

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...

How to Travel With Contact Lenses

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...

How Eye Exams Can Save Your Life

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...

Dame Judi Dench and Macular Degeneration

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...

How the Environment Can Affect Your Vision and Eye Health

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...

Protect Your Eyes With These Contact Lens Safety Tips

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...

Are Contact Lenses Safe For My Child?

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...

Are You Suddenly Seeing Dark Spots? Here’s What You Should Do

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...

3 Effective Ways to Relieve Dry Eyes

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...

Eye Exams and the Health of Your Mind and Body

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...

5 Eye Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

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...

What Do Your Eyes Reveal About You?

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...

Start The Year Right With A Pediatric Eye Exam

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...

Can I Be Blinded By A Nerf® Gun?

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 Glasses

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...

 Potential Alcohol Effects on Vision & Eye Health

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 and Your Child

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...

You’re Never Too Old to Try Contacts!

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...

Can Cataract Surgery Prevent Dementia?

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

June 27 Is National Sunglasses Day!

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

Could Working From Home Be Hurting Your Vision?

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 and Contact Lenses

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.

What Exactly is an Eye Chart?

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 – Should You Be Concerned?

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

Cosmetic Procedures and Blurry Vision

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,...

Eye Allergies, Or…?

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...

Sensitive Eyes & Cosmetics Guide

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...

When the Whites of Your Eyes Just… Aren’t Quite White

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...

5 Ways to Protect and Improve Your Child’s Eyesight

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...

How Pregnancy Can Affect Your Eyesight

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...

What Is the Long-Term Impact of Virtual Learning on Children’s Eyes?

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...

7 Tips to Keep Your Vision Healthy and Clear

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...

Do You Get Blurred Vision After Eating?

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...

5 Important Eye Care Tips For Kids

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,...

A Visit to the Emergency Room or Your Optometrist?

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

A Visit to the Emergency Room or Your O.D.?

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...

How to Deal with Contact Lens Discomfort

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...

What To Do if a Mosquito Bites Your Eyelid

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 Allergies: Cause, Effect, and Solution

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

Fall Allergies: Cause, Effect, and Solution

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...

6 Ways To Maintain Eye Health If You’re Over 50

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...

Back-To-School: Why Eye Exams Are More Important Than Ever

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...

Is It Really That Bad to Sleep or Shower In Contact Lenses?

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...

A Close Up of Presbyopia

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

A Close Up of Presbyopia

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,...

What Eye Drops Are Best For My Eyes?

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....

Childhood Myopia Is in Crisis Mode on a Global Scale

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...

Sunglasses: Protect Your Peepers

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...

Sunglasses: Protect Your Peepers

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

May is Healthy Vision Month

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...

Why Are Dilated Eye Exams So Important?

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.

May is Healthy Vision Month

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 For People Over 40

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

Why Does Bono Always Wear His Signature Shades?

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.

What You Should Know About Eye Herpes

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.

Are You Susceptible To Vision Loss?

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...

How Sleep Apnea Affects The Eyes

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...

3 Benefits of Anti-Glare Coating

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...

What You Should Know About Night Blindness

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...

Are Contact Lenses Safe For Young Children?

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...

6 Common Myths About Glaucoma

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...

2020 Warm Vision Campaign: Donate Jackets, Receive Office Credit

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...

Seeing the Positive Story within Life’s Challenges, by Dr. Arieneh Tahmasian

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...

Guest Post: 3 Things to Know about LASIK (from a LASIK surgeon)

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

Ocular Side Effects: Topamax, Antidepressants, Viagra, Plaquenil, Prednisone

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...

A Breakdown of Ocular Allergies by Dr. Wang

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...

Ocular Allergies in Kids Increase Risk for Keratoconus Eye Disease

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...

Allergies Season is Here!

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...

Coastal Vision Outreach Project 2019

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 giving you the blues?

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...

Why do Optometrists care so much about Diabetes? by Dr. Rebecca Zaydel

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...

Transitions Contact Lenses from Acuvue Oasys at Coastal Vision

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...

Dr. Tahmasian’s Pediatric Eye Clinic now at Volvo Parkway Location

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....

Diagnosing Glaucoma at Coastal Vision

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...

What is Glaucoma?

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...

Myopia Progression and Control: A Doctor’s Round-table Discussion

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...

Recap of 2018 Coastal Vision Cares Initiative

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...

4 Ways Parkinson’s Disease Affects the Eyes

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...

6 Resolutions for Healthy Eyes and Better Vision in 2019

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...

Why do Diabetics have more Dry Eye Disease?

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...

Coastal Vision Welcomes Dr. Arieneh Tahmasian, Pediatric Optometrist

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...

2018 Warm Visions Campaign: Donate Jackets Receive Office Credit

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...

How Well do You Understand your Eyes?

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...

How does my doctor test for Glaucoma?

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

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...

6 Easy Resolutions for Better Vision in 2018

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...

Coastal Vision Harbour View Opens January 2018

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...

Your Most Frequently Asked Vision Questions

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,...

The Diabetic Eye Exam

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...

Coastal Vision Community Outreach: Portsmouth Vision Clinic

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...

Coastal Vision Community Outreach: Warm Visions 2017

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...

Coming Soon: Harbour View Location!

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...

Warm Visions 2016 Donations Campaign: Earn Office Credits, Benefit Homeless

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

Coastal Vision Donates a Portion of Every Glasses Sale to Help Local Homeless

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....

Glaucoma Clinic services now offered on Saturday

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...

Dr. Jessica Lin talks “TC Charton Asian-fit Eyewear”

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...

4 Reasons to Throw Your Contact Lenses Away “On Time!”

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 writes guest post on Myactivechild.com about the importance of sun protection for kids’ eyes

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...

Not all Prescription Lenses are Created Equal

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...

Slowing Progression of Myopia (Nearsightedness) in Kids with Multi-focal Contacts

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 is Diabetes Awareness Month: The Stats

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...

Warm Visions Campaign: Donate Jackets in November, Receive Office Credit at Coastal Vision, Help Local Homeless!

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...

Study: First-born are more nearsighted than siblings. Parents the reason why?

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...

“Do I need glasses to drive?”

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 and the Eyes

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...

Can a child fake their way into glasses?

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 : 4 Tips by Dr. Laura Li

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...

Astigmatism and the “Football Eye.” Coastal Vision Explains!

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...

Contacts Improve Quality of Life in some Children

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...

“8 Signs Your Child Needs to See the Eye Doctor Soon” by Dr. Abhner Wang

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...

Glaucoma Robs Sight by Dr. Abhner Wang, O.D.

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...

School time! Coastal Vision’s same and next day kids’ glasses are perfect for back-to-school

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...

Onelife Fitness joins Coastal Vision for “Onelife. One Vision.”

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...

Allergy Season Survival Tips for Your Eyes

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 promotes good eye health and vision

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.  ...

Study says uncorrected hyperopia (farsightedness) impacts school related performance in Children.

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...

5 Things Your Eyes Should Avoid

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...

Dry Eye Syndrome: An interview with Dr. Jessica Lin (part 2)

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: An interview with Dr. Jessica Lin (part 1)

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

Dr. Nilsson: study suggests blue light from tablets and e-readers harms sleep quality

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 (myopia) versus Farsightedness (hyperopia)

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...

Dry Eye Damages the Cornea

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 the Right Way

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...

Tips to Healthy Vision

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?...

Dr. Nilsson provides alternative to LASIK: CRT, a non-surgical way to free patients of glasses

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...

Clearview Eye Care becomes Coastal Vision

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...

9 out of 10 Doctors want their patients to ask more questions

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...

Eyes may be the key to accurate ADHD diagnosis

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.   ...

Allergy Season is Here!

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...

Why do we check blood pressure as part of your eye exam?

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...

Study Says Dry Eye Disease Slows a Person’s Reading Speed

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...

Is a glaucoma medicine the cure for baldness?

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...

Tanning Beds Can Damage Your Eyes

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...

Ask Dr. Beach: “Can my 8 year old child wear contact lenses?”

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...

Sleep Apnea Can Affect Your Ocular Health

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...

Great Vision is Priceless. Clearview makes it affordable. Introducing 6 and 12 month Payment Plans with available 0% Interest

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When can an eye exam save your life? In the case of retinal emboli.

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...

“Go Play Outside!” Study says that may cut kids’ risks for nearsightedness in half.

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...

Optometrist: Vision AND Eye Health Provider

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...

Does Caffiene Help with Dry Eye Syndrome? Maybe.

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...

Friday the 13th? Don’t be Scared. No more Air Puff!

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...

Optifog Technology Improves Performance of Prescription Lenses

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...

Medication Side Effects Review: Accutane

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....

A Special Thank You to our Patients of the Month for November & December

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...

A Reason for Annual Eye Exams? Try 1500 Reasons!

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...

Blinkrate: Why It’s Important.

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...

Dilated Eye Exams Increase Quality of Life for Seniors

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...

It’s a boy! Dr. Beach and wife welcome first child

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...

Ask Dr. Beach: “Are ‘dailies’ better than 2 week and monthly contact lenses?”

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

Diabetes and Oral Health: An Interview with Dr. Larry Leibowitz

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...

Use it, Don’t lose it!

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...

50% of Diabetics may suffer from Dry Eye Disease

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...

Diabetes Awareness Month: Diabetes Associated with Risk of Dementia

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...

Does less blue light = More problems sleeping?

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...

Are you still wearing the type of contact lenses that need to be cleaned?

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...

CEC’s Annual Woodstock Elementary Vision Screening

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...

Don’t forget to add eye exams to your “back-to-school” list

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...

Glaucoma: a boulder on the side of a hill?

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...

Medication Side Effects Review: Tamoxifen

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 say Thanks! to June’s Patient of the Month

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...

Eye Color Disadvantage? Statistics show lower batting average during the daytime for blue-eyed baseball players.

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...

Surfing the web on your smartphone? Recent study shows 2 causes of increased eye strain.

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...

Summertime: Let’s Talk About Ultraviolet Light and Your Eyes

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...

How Can Head Trauma Affect Your Eyes?

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...

Spring Tag-a-Photo Sunglasses Giveway Contest

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...

Green Swirls & Green Dots: the Face of Dry Eye

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?  ...

Medications Side Effects Review: Antihistamines and Glaucoma

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,...

Local Spotlight: The We Promise Foundation

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.  ...

Here’s My Retina. Have you seen yours lately?

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...

Fun Facts about the color Green on St. Patrick’s Day

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...

Research shows the importance of handwashing for contact lens wearers

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...

Have Astigmatism? Yes, you can wear contacts successfully!

"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...

Coastal Vision’s Centerville office is gallery for Outer Banks Photographer

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...

Optician’s Corner: Have you ever been asked your height when filling your glasses prescription?

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...

11 Ways to Promote Better Eye Health in 2011

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...