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Vision screenings and comprehensive eye exams both help identify vision concerns, but they are not the same. A vision screening is a basic check that may detect possible signs of a problem, while a comprehensive eye exam gives a more complete look at your vision, eye health, and overall visual function.

If your child’s glasses prescription seems to get stronger every year, their myopia may be progressing. Myopia, or nearsightedness, makes distant objects appear blurry and often worsens while children’s eyes are still growing. At Burbank Family Optometry, we offer myopia management options including Essilor Stellest lenses to help Burbank families address progression rather than simply replacing glasses with a stronger prescription each year.

As students prepare for a new school year, backpacks, supplies, and schedules often get most of the attention. However, clear vision is just as important for classroom success. A back-to-school eye exam helps make sure a child can see comfortably, focus clearly, and keep up with daily learning demands.

Childhood myopia, or nearsightedness, causes distant objects to appear blurry. It often begins during the school years and may continue progressing as the eyes grow. Standard single-vision glasses can sharpen distance vision, but they are not designed to slow the underlying progression of myopia.

What are the most important aspects of protecting your vision? You're probably thinking of annual eye exams, the right pair of glasses, or maybe sunglasses on a bright day. But one of the most powerful tools for maintaining healthy eyes has nothing to do with an eye doctor's office at all. It's y...

Life with cataracts can be like trying to see through a foggy window that can't be wiped clean. Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions in the world, and the good news is that they're also one of the most treatable. Here's what you need to know. What Is a Cataract? A cataract is a clo...

Spending time in the water is one of summer's great pleasures. That's true whether you're doing laps at the pool, snorkeling on vacation, or splashing around at the lake, but water, especially treated or open water, poses real risks to your eyes. Understanding those risks and taking a few simple ...

Summer is often seen as a break from school, homework, and busy routines, but it can also be the perfect time to focus on your child’s vision. If your child is nearsighted, or you have noticed they are squinting, sitting close to screens, or struggling to see far away, summer may be a smart time to begin myopia management.

Fireworks season is one of the most spectacular times of year. The brilliant colors, the dramatic bursts, the collective "ooh" of a crowd watching the sky light up on a warm summer night. But behind the beauty lies a genuine danger that sends thousands of people to emergency rooms every year. As ...

You're going about your day when something strange happens to your field of vision. A flickering arc of light creeps into your vision, or part of your visual field simply disappears. No headache, no warning. Just a sudden, unsettling change in what you see. This is often an ocular migraine, and w...