Dry Eye Care at Monarch Bay Optometry | Dana Point, California September is Healthy Aging Month, which makes it a great time to talk about an eye problem that often becomes more noticeable as we get older: dry eye. Maybe your eyes didn’t bother you much ten years ago. Now they burn after a few […]
Back-to-School Eye Exams for Kids in Dana Point, CA New backpack? ✓Fresh school supplies? ✓New shoes? ✓Lunchbox? ✓Eye exam? 👀 As summer winds down and Dana Point families trade beach days and late mornings for alarm clocks, homework and after-school activities, there’s one back-to-school essential that’s easy to forget: your child’s vision. At Monarch Bay […]
As parents, it’s nearly impossible to keep up with every new TikTok challenge. Just when one trend disappears, another one seems to take its place. One of the latest trends making the rounds is called “Beezin,” and while it may seem harmless, eye doctors have real concerns about what it can do to your child’s […]
What Is Demodex … And Why Should You Care? Here’s something most people don’t know: tiny microscopic mites called Demodex naturally live on almost everyone’s eyelashes and skin. In small numbers, they’re mostly harmless. But when they overpopulate, which happens more easily than you’d think, they can cause real problems for your eyes and lids. […]
Have you ever been told that sitting too close to the TV will ruin your eyes? Or that eating carrots is all you need for perfect vision? Many of us grew up believing these common eye myths. While some contain a small grain of truth, most are outdated or simply inaccurate. Knowing the facts can […]
Congratulations on your pregnancy! While you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival, it’s important to know that pregnancy affects more than just your body. It can significantly impact your eyes and vision too. At Monarch Bay Optometry in Dana Point, we want to help you understand these changes so you can take the best care of […]
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in adults over 50. It affects the macula, the central part of your retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision, making it harder to read, recognize faces, or drive safely. The scary part? Many people don’t know they’re at risk until damage has already started. […]
One of the most common questions parents ask is: “When is my child old enough to wear makeup?” There isn’t one perfect age, but there are important things every parent should know before kids and teens begin using eye cosmetics. At Monarch Bay Optometry, we often see irritation, dry eye symptoms, clogged oil glands, and […]
From the team at Monarch Bay Optometry | Dana Point, California You’ve seen the commercials. You’ve heard the conversations at the gym, at dinner, maybe even at your last doctor’s appointment. Ozempic. Wegovy. Mounjaro. These medications are everywhere right now, and for good reason. But here’s a question most people never think to ask: What […]
A Guide from Monarch Bay Optometry, Dana Point, CA Did you know that what you eat and what you supplement can make a real difference in the long-term health of your eyes? At Monarch Bay Optometry, one of the most common questions we hear is: “What vitamins should I be taking for my eyes?” The […]
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