A typical comprehensive eye exam in Chandler, AZ takes 30 to 60 minutes, though your specific visit time depends on the type of exam you need and any additional tests the eye doctor recommends. […]
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Can Dry Eyes Cause Blindness?
You might notice your eyes feeling scratchy, burning, or tired after long days at the computer. These symptoms often make you wonder if your dry eyes could lead to something more serious. While dry eyes rarely cause complete blindness, severe, untreated cases can lead to permanent vision damage and scarring that affects how clearly you […]
Are Styes Contagious?
It’s completely natural to feel a bit of “eye anxiety” when you wake up with a painful, red bump on your eyelid. Your first thought—beyond how to get rid of it—is often whether you need to isolate yourself from family or stay home from work to protect others. At Urban Optique & Eyecare in Chandler, […]
Vizz Eye Drops for Presbyopia
A Modern Alternative to Reading Glasses at Urban Optique & Eyecare Are you struggling to read menus, text messages, or fine print? If you’re over 40 and noticing changes in your near vision, you may be experiencing presbyopia—a natural age-related condition. At Urban Optique & Eyecare in Chandler, AZ, we’re proud to offer advanced treatment options, including Vizz […]
Urban Optique & Eyecare Featured in the Chandler Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Urban Optique & Eyecare is proud to announce that our practice has been exclusively featured in the Chandler Chamber of Commerce newsletter. This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality eye care in Chandler, AZ, and serving the greater Chandler–Gilbert community with excellence. Being recognized by the Chandler Chamber of Commerce is a meaningful milestone for […]
Essilor Stellest Lenses
Essilor Stellest lenses are Essilor’s most advanced solution for myopia control in children, and they are now available at Urban Optique & Eyecare in Chandler, AZ. Clinical trials have shown that after two years, Stellest lenses can slow myopia progression by an average of 67% when worn for at least 12 hours per day, making […]
Understanding Myopia in Children
When a child is nearsighted (has myopia), their eye is slightly longer than normal from front to back. This elongation causes light to focus in front of the retina instead of directly on it, making distant objects appear blurry. With increased screen time and reduced outdoor activity, myopia has become increasingly common in children. Left […]
Contact Lens Options for People Who Need Reading Help
As we enter our 40s, many of us start noticing that reading small print like menus, labels, or texts becomes more difficult. This common vision change is known as presbyopia, a natural, age-related condition where the eye gradually loses its ability to focus on close objects. If you’d rather not rely on reading glasses, contact […]
Non-Glare Lenses: A Necessity
Non-Glare Lenses: A Necessity If you wear glasses, you might notice the difference between lenses that have an anti-reflective coating from those that don’t. Anti-reflective coating, or non-glare lenses not only improve your vision but help reduce eye strain and makes your eyeglasses look more attractive. What exactly are non-glare lenses? Anti-reflective, or non-glare glasses […]
Don’t Wait For Symptoms
Many people with medical eye diseases don’t show symptoms immediately, but with an underlying disease, the damage is already underway. Regular comprehensive eye exams are essential in diagnosing eye diseases early. Comprehensive Eye Exams Diagnose Medical Eye Disease By not getting a comprehensive eye exam on a regular basis, you’re putting your eyes at risk […]
