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Why Are My Eyes So Sensitive to Light?

Key Takeaways Light sensitivity means normal or bright light feels uncomfortable or painful. Dry eye, screen time, allergies, infections, migraines, sun exposure, and some medications can play a role. Sudden sensitivity in one eye may point to a scratch or infection. Sharp eye pain, sudden vision changes, or a recent eye injury need care right…
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Myopia Glasses: What to Know Before You Buy

Nearsightedness usually shows up before age 20, and it's becoming more common among school-age kids. Myopia makes faraway things like road signs look blurry because the eye focuses light just in front of the retina instead of right on it. Myopia glasses use concave lenses, which curve inward to move that focus point back onto…
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OptiLight Treatment: What to Know Before Your Consultation

Key Takeaways OptiLIGHT by Lumenis is an FDA-cleared intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment designed specifically to manage dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Ideal candidates experience persistent dry eye symptoms like stinging, redness, or a gritty feeling that eye drops no longer relieve. Factors like active skin breakouts in the treatment area, recent…
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What Causes Dry Eyes All of a Sudden?

Your tears do more than show up during a sad movie. Every blink spreads a thin layer of moisture across your eye's surface, keeping your vision clear and your eyes comfortable while you read or scroll. Dry eyes usually come on suddenly because your eyes aren't making enough tears, or because the tears you do…
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What Are Polarized Sunglasses?

Glare off water, wet pavement, or snow can turn a sunny afternoon into hours of squinting, even with your favorite pair of sunglasses on. Regular tinted lenses dim the world around you, but they don't do much to stop that hard, blinding bounce off flat surfaces. Polarized lenses solve that problem by filtering out horizontal…
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Who Is a Good Candidate for OptiLight for Dry Eyes?

Staring at a laptop for hours often leaves your eyes feeling scratchy and tired. That uncomfortable dryness makes it hard to focus on your work or enjoy a movie with your family. Constantly rubbing your eyelids to find relief gets frustrating fast. But you don't have to live with the discomfort. A good candidate for…
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Pink Eye vs Allergies: How to Tell the Difference

Key Takeaways Pink eye often starts in 1 eye and spreads to the other. Eye allergies usually affect both eyes at the exact same time. Pink eye can leave a thick, crusty discharge overnight. Allergies bring intense itchiness and a clear watery discharge. Simple hygiene steps can help you protect your family from spreading infections.…
An adult eye doctor performing a comprehensive eye exam on a patient using a phoropter in a bright clinic.

How Long Does an Eye Exam Take?

Key Takeaways Routine visits take 30 to 60 minutes for most people. New patients often need extra time for health paperwork. Contact lens fittings add 15 to 30 minutes to the visit. Eye dilation drops require an extra 30 minutes to work. Preparation helps your appointment go faster Standard Comprehensive Eye Exams Planning your day…

In-Depth Dry Eye Treatment

Are dry, irritated eyes interfering with your life? Our thorough diagnostic approach is designed to identify the source of your tear film imbalance, allowing us to create a personalized plan that brings you relief and protects your vision.

From lid imaging and tear evaluation to heat-based and energy-based dry eye treatments, we’re here to help you see and feel better.

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We’re in Lakeshore Plaza near Ross Dress for Less,
just off Sloat Boulevard, in the Outer Sunset.

Where to Park

There’s plenty of free parking in our lot at Lakeshore Plaza.

Our Address

  • 1551 Sloat Blvd
  • San Francisco, CA 94132

Hours of Operation

Monday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
By Appointment Only
Sunday:
Closed

Protect Your Nearsighted Child’s Vision with Myopia Control

If your child is nearsighted, regular glasses often aren’t enough. We can do more to protect their vision thanks to myopia control!

A nearsighted child can’t clearly see distant objects, and their sight tends to worsen as they grow. Typically, this worsening vision is due to their eyes growing longer than necessary, which raises the risk of certain eye diseases in the future.

With myopia control, we can prescribe specialized contact lenses that can correct their vision and slow the unwanted elongation of their eyes. We can also prescribe uniquely formulated eyedrops to slow the elongation of the eyes.

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