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Scleral Lenses vs. Traditional Contacts: Which Is Right for You?

When it comes to correcting your vision, contact lenses offer a convenient and effective option. However, not all contacts are created equal.


A Healthy Lifestyle for Healthy Eyesight

Your daily habits have a lasting effect on your eye health. While age and genetics play a role in how our vision changes over time, many of the most common vision problems can be influenced positively or negatively by the choices we make every day. If you’re looking for ways to protect your eye...


Cataracts: Prevention and Treatment

Cataracts are a common age-related eye condition. They are often characterized by the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. This progressive clouding can significantly diminish clarity of vision, leading to symptoms like blurred or double vision, faded colors, light sensitivity, and difficulty se...


Underwater Eye Safety Guidance

Water activities can be a major highlight of the summer months. However, the water environment can present unique challenges to the health and safety of your eyes. Understanding these potential risks and taking simple precautions can help ensure your aquatic adventures don't lead to eye irritatio...


Don't Risk Your Eye Safety for Fireworks

As the Fourth of July approaches, many of us look forward to the fireworks shows. While these displays are a beloved tradition, they also pose a significant risk to eye health. Each year, thousands of people experience eye injuries due to fireworks, many of them children and bystanders. Fortunate...


Understanding Ocular Migraines

Ocular migraines can be alarming when they first occur. They involve sudden visual disturbances that can appear with or without the classic pain of a traditional migraine. While usually short-lived and not dangerous on their own, ocular migraines can temporarily interfere with daily tasks like re...


Do Your Glasses Complement Your Face?

Choosing the right pair of eyeglass frames isn’t just about correcting your vision. It’s also about feeling confident in how you look! The right frames can enhance your facial features, balance your proportions, and express your personality. With so many styles, shapes, colors, and thicknesse...


How Parents Can Help Slow Their Child’s Myopia Progression

Myopia is becoming increasingly common in children, especially with more time spent indoors and on digital devices. At Burbank Family Optometry, we understand how concerning it can be for parents to see their child's vision worsen year after year. The good news is that there are proactive steps you can take to help slow the progression of myopia and support your child’s long-term eye health.


The Critical Function of Eyebrows and Eyelashes

We often think of eyebrows and eyelashes as features that enhance our appearance. They frame the face and add expression to our eyes. While they certainly play an important role in aesthetics, these small but mighty structures also serve critical protective functions for our eyes. Understanding t...


Going Out? Don’t Forget Your Sunglasses!

Sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement, they're essential protection for your eyes. When we think about shielding ourselves from the sun, sunscreen and hats often come to mind first, but many people forget that our eyes are just as vulnerable to ultraviolet (UV) radiation as our skin. ...


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