EYECARE INFORMATION

Eye Examination (Adult and Children)
  • Your eye health is as important as your physical health regardless of your age.  A routine eye examination is essential and is recommended at least once per year to ensure your vision is accurate and your eyes are healthy.  Many eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms.  A routine checkup can help to detect medical problems, including serious illnesses such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.  A complete examination with retinal imaging will detect changes or abnormalities in your retina, blood vessels, and other areas of the eye.
  • Routine eye examination for Children is also essential.  Identifying and managing vision problems early can help children in school and recreation.  We offer Ortho-K evaluation, which can provide early intervention that can help to preserve sight and correct issues.
Eye Glasses
  • We offer over 1000 frames for you to choose from.  We, at 20/20 EyeCare Center, understand that choosing the right glasses can be difficult.  Our experienced optician and assistants can help you find the right pair of glasses best fit your face and personal preferences.  From rimless frames to classic frames, we have the right pair that will improve your vision and enhance your appearance.
Contact Lenses
  • We offer many different contact lens options to fit your individual vision needs.  There are contact lenses for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia, Ortho-K lens, and more.  Daily disposable contact lenses provide more comfort for people with allergies and is the most healthiest choice.  Multi-focal contact lenses provide both distance and near vision in one lens.  High oxygen permeable contact lenses are good option for those who wear their lenses overnight.
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Eye Diseases/Illnesses
Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
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  • Glaucoma
  1. Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve, and it can lead to blindness.  It usually happens when the fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises, damaging the optic nerve.  Often, there are no symptoms at first.  Without treatment, people with glaucoma will slowly lose their peripheral, or side vision.  Over time, straight-ahead vision may decrease until no vision remains.
  2. There is no cure, but glaucoma can usually be controlled.  Early treatment can help protect your eyes against vision loss.  Treatments usually include prescription eyedrops and/or surgery.
  3. A comprehensive eye exam can tell if you have glaucoma.  People at risk should get eye exams at least every two years.  They include:
  • African Americans over age 40
  • People over age 60, especially Mexican Americans
  • People with a family history of glaucoma
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  • Retina Detachment
  1. The retina is a layer of tissue in the back of your eye that senses light and sends images to your brain.  It provides the sharp, central vision needed for reading, driving, and seeing fine detail.  A retinal detachment lifts or pulls the retina from its normal position.  It can occur at any age, but it is more common in people over age 40.  It affects men more than women and whites more than African Americans.
  2. Symptoms include an increase in the number of floaters, which are little "cobwebs" or specks that float about in your field of vision, and/or light flashes in the eye.  It may also seem like there is a "curtain" over your field of vision.
  3. A retinal detachment is a medical emergency.  If not promptly treated, it can cause permanent vision loss.  If you have any symptoms, see an eye care professional immediately.  Treatment includes different types of surgery.
  4. A retinal detachment is also more likely to occur in people who
  • Are extremely nearsighted
  • Have had a retinal detachment in the other eye
  • Have a family history of retinal detachment
  • Have had cataract surgery
  • Have other eye diseases or disorders
  • Have had an eye injury
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  • Cataract
  1. A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye.  It affects your vision.  Cataracts are very common in older people.  A cataract can occur in either or both eyes.  It cannot spread from one eye to the other.
  2. Cataracts usually develop slowly.  New glasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses or magnifying lenses can help at first.  Surgery is also an option.  It involves removing the cloudy lens and replacing it with an artificial lens.  Wearing sunglasses and a hat with a brim to block ultraviolet sunlight may help to delay cataracts.
  3. Common symptoms for Cataracts are:
  • Blurry vision
  • Colors that seem faded
  • Glare - headlights, lamps or sunlight may seem too bright.  You may also see a halo around lights.
  • Not being able to see well at night
  • Double vision
  • Frequent prescription changes in your eye wear
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  • Macular Degeneration
  1. Macular degeneration, or age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a leading cause of vision loss for people age of 60 and older.  It is a disease that destroys your sharp, central vision.  You need central vision to see objects clearly and to do tasks such as reading and driving.  AMD affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail.  It does not hurt, but it causes cells in the macula to die.
  2. There are two types of AMD:  wet and dry.  Wet AMD happens when abnormal blood vessels grow under the macula.  These new blood vessels often leak blood and fluid.  Wet AMD damages the macula quickly.  Blurred vision is a common early symptom.  Dry AMD happens when the light-sensitive cells in the macula slowly break down.  You will gradually lose your central vision.  A common early symptom is that straight lines appear crooked.
  3. Regular comprehensive eye exams can detect macular degeneration before the disease causes vision loss.  Treatment can slow vision loss, but it does not restore vision.
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Susan Chen, O.D.
Lulu Kim, O.D.

2530 Bryan Avenue, Suite #D
Tustin, CA 92782-8916
Office Hours
Monday:  10am - 6:30pm
Tuesday:  10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday:  10am - 6:30pm
Thursday:  10am - 6:30pm
Friday:  10am - 6:30pm
Saturday:  10am - 4:30pm
Sunday:  Closed


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714-838-2020