Learn about prescription differences, proper fitting, and contact options with Urban Optique & Eyecare in Chandler. […]
Are Contact Lens Prescriptions the Same As Glasses?
Do Stellest Lenses Actually Work?
Here’s what the clinical evidence actually shows. If you’ve been researching myopia control options for your child, you’ve probably come across Stellest lenses and the bold claim that they slow myopia progression by 67%. As a parent, it’s natural to ask: Is that real, or is it marketing? It’s a fair question. The eyecare industry […]
Crizal Natural Look: The Anti-Reflective Coating That Goes Beyond Glare Reduction
If you’ve ever had anti-reflective (AR) coating on your glasses, you know the basics: it helps reduce glare from headlights at night, cuts down on screen reflections, and makes your lenses look cleaner. But if you’ve also noticed that faint greenish, purplish, or yellowish sheen bouncing off your lenses in photos, or caught your reflection […]
Dr. Simms of Urban Optique on Collaborative Vision Care and Modern Eye Health
Dr. Simms of Urban Optique was recently featured in an article by Insight Media Group highlighting the growing importance of collaborative vision care and how it is shaping the future of optometry. You can read the full collaborative vision care feature here: https://insightmediagroup.com/2026/03/25/the-why-how-of-collaborative-vision-care/. The feature focuses on something that has long been a priority in […]
How Long Does an Eye Exam Take?
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. […]
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 NewsletterÂ
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 […]
