If you’ve recently been prescribed specialty contact lenses, you may be wondering how long it will take to adjust. Unlike traditional soft lenses, specialty contacts are designed to address specific vision challenges and may require a longer adaptation period. At Palo Alto Eyes Optometry, we’re here to help you navigate the transition and make your experience as comfortable and successful as possible.

At Palo Alto Eyes Optometry, we’re proud to participate in the InfantSEE® program, a public health initiative designed to provide free, comprehensive eye exams for infants between 6 and 12 months old. This early assessment is vital in detecting vision issues before they can impact your child’s development.

The health of your eyes is vital to maintaining clear vision and overall well-being. Many serious eye conditions, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, can develop without noticeable symptoms in their early stages. By the time vision problems are detected, the damage may already be irreversible. Optomap provides a non-invasive, comprehensive view of the retina, making it a critical tool for early detection and prevention of eye diseases.

Contact lenses have come a long way since their inception, evolving from rigid glass lenses to today’s sophisticated specialty contact lenses designed for a variety of vision needs. Whether you have astigmatism, keratoconus, presbyopia, or severe dry eye, advancements in lens technology have made it possible for more people to experience clear, comfortable vision without relying on glasses.

Early eye exams are an essential part of your child’s development, helping to ensure they thrive both academically and socially. At Palo Alto Eyes Optometry, we believe in empowering families with the knowledge and tools to support their children’s vision needs.

When we think about eye exams, we often consider them a routine check for vision clarity and updating prescriptions. However, a comprehensive eye exam goes far beyond assessing how well you can see—it’s an essential tool for identifying underlying health conditions that could impact your overall well-being. At Palo Alto Eyes Optometry, we’re committed to providing thorough eye care that can reveal more than meets the eye.

As we age, it's natural for our eyesight to change, but not all changes should be accepted as part of growing older. Cataracts, a common age-related condition, can gradually cloud your vision, making it difficult to enjoy the things you love. The good news is that cataract surgery is a highly effective and routine procedure that can dramatically improve your vision and overall quality of life.

Dry eye syndrome is a chronic and often progressive condition that affects the eyes' ability to produce and maintain a healthy tear film. This tear film is essential for keeping your eyes lubricated, comfortable, and functioning properly. When your eyes don't produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly, it can lead to a range of unpleasant symptoms and potentially impact your vision.

Myopia is a refractive error that affects a significant portion of the global population. This condition occurs when the eye's focusing power is too strong, or the eyeball is too long, causing light rays to converge in front of the retina instead of directly on it. As a result, distant objects appear blurred, while near objects remain clear.

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting visual information from your eyes to your brain. This damage is often caused by increased pressure within the eye, known as intraocular pressure (IOP). If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss and even blindness.