Dry, irritated eyes are more than just a minor annoyance—they can disrupt your daily life. If you live in San Francisco, the combination of city pollution, coastal winds, and endless screen time can make dry eye symptoms even worse. Advanced treatments like Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Radiofrequency (RF) therapy are revolutionizing the management of chronic dry eyes. At Looksie Optometry, we’re bringing these scientifically supported solutions to our local community, offering long-term relief for patients who have tried everything else.

Dry eye is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide, leading to discomfort, irritation, and even vision issues. If you’ve experienced symptoms like burning, redness, or a gritty sensation in your eyes, you might be wondering how dry eye is diagnosed. At Looksie Optometry, we take a comprehensive approach to assessing and managing dry eye, ensuring you receive the personalized care you need.

Cataracts are like those pesky smudges that show up on your phone screen or glasses. But instead of being on something you can wipe clean, they form in the lens of your eye. Normally, your lens should be crystal clear, helping you see the world in all its sharpness. But when a cataract develops, the lens starts to get cloudy, making your vision blurry, foggy, or dim. It's like looking through a frosted window—everything's there, but it's just not clear.

Maintaining healthy vision is a top priority for many individuals. However, certain eye conditions can pose challenges when it comes to vision correction. Two common eye conditions are astigmatism and presbyopia.

In today's digital age, many of us spend a significant amount of time in front of screens, whether it's for work, entertainment, or communication. However, this prolonged exposure to screens can lead to a condition known as computer vision syndrome. Understanding what computer vision syndrome is and how it affects your eyes is the first step in preventing and managing this condition.

The contact lens fitting process involves a series of examinations and measurements to ascertain the best fit for your unique eyes. Your optometrist will not only determine your prescription but also the size and shape of your eyes, the health of your cornea, and your tear film quality. It's a comprehensive approach that takes into consideration every aspect of your vision health.

Dry eye syndrome is a condition where the eyes fail to produce enough tears, or they produce tears that evaporate too fast. Dry eyes can cause uncomfortable symptoms like irritation, burning, redness, blurry vision, etc. 

When it comes to eyewear, the term "designer glasses" often comes to mind. But what are designer glasses, and why are they so popular? Simply put, designer glasses are a category of eyewear crafted by renowned fashion brands and designers.

A whopping 50% of all cases of vision loss could have been averted. The only thing needed was a comprehensive eye exam. Eye doctors and other health care professionals have discovered that eye health is linked with general health. This makes comprehensive eye exams more essential than many thought. 

Do you need prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses to see well? If so, you probably can’t imagine life without corrective eyewear. But beyond eyeglasses or contact lenses, you may wonder whether you should get LASIK instead.