Acne Rosacea is a condition of the facial skin that affects about 15% of my patients. Some of my patients have the more obvious symptoms of facial redness, pimples, visible blood vessels and thickened bumpy skin. However, most of my patients have milder symptoms – which makes it more challenging to diagnose. Although Acne Rosacea doesn’t have an official cure, my […]
7 Reasons Why You Need an Eye Exam NOW. Not next week. Not next month. Not next time. I said, now!
Here’s 7 reasons you should call 510-893-5566 right now: 1) You’ve been blowing it off for months. Years. Okay, centuries. ?? 2) You have been wearing the same contacts for years. And that’s not a good thing. ?There’s, new amazing tech in contact lenses now! 3) You got used to looking “through” those scratches on […]
Never Use Baby Shampoo on a Baby or your Eyelids. Here’s Why!
When I was in optometry school I was taught to treat symptoms of eyelid inflammation, called blepharitis, with baby shampoo. For the past 15 years, I did just that. I recommended baby shampoo to thousands of patients because that’s what I was taught in school. If it’s safe enough for a baby, it’s gotta be safe […]
