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Signs of Sight Loss
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.

Many people consider vision the most important of the senses, making sight loss a primary concern among our patients. According to a study by the CDC in 2015, there are Read more
The Importance of Annual Eye Exams
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.

The importance of annual eye exams extends well beyond just getting your vision checked. Eye exams are a critical part of maintaining your vision and eye health. Certain eye conditions Read more
What is Glaucoma?
posted: May 12, 2021.

Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve. Optic nerve damage leads to vision loss. This damage typically occurs due to high pressure within the eye. Glaucoma has Read more
FAQ About Pediatric Eye Care
posted: Apr. 27, 2021.

Clear vision and excellent eye health are crucial at any age but especially for children and adolescents. Studies have shown children do better in school when they can see clearly. Read more
What to Do if You Have Blurry Vision
posted: Mar. 31, 2021.

What to Do if You Have Blurry Vision Blurred vision is probably the most common complaint that eye doctors encounter in their practice. It is no coincidence that blurred vision is Read more
What Are Cataracts
posted: Mar. 19, 2021.

What Are Cataracts? The lens of your eye reflects light and helps you to see. Ideally, this lens will be clear and will allow for light to easily enter the eye. Read more
FAQs About Pediatric Eye Care
posted: Jan. 20, 2021.

FAQs About Pediatric Eye Care Routine eye care is essential to preserving your child’s eye health and vision. If you live in San Jose, Cupertino, Los Gatos, or Santa Cruz, bring Read more
What to Do If You Have Blurry Vision
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.

What To Do if You Have Blurry Vision At Spectrum Eye Physicians in San Jose, we see many patients coming in who are afraid because their vision has suddenly gone blurry. Read more
What is Blepharitis?
posted: Nov. 03, 2020.

What is Blepharitis? Blepharitis is inflammation of the eye glands in the eyelids. The eyelids turn red, become swollen, and itchy. It causes discomfort and is unsightly. Blepharitis is a chronic Read more
Choosing the Right Prescription Sunglasses Protect Your Eyes from the Sun
posted: Sep. 23, 2020.

Choosing the Right Prescription Sunglasses You may have protected your eyes this summer with a pair of sunglasses that you picked up at the department store or a gas station. If Read more
Early Signs of Glaucoma
posted: Aug. 31, 2020.

Understanding the Early Signs of Glaucoma Glaucoma is a disease that can worsen over time and compromise your quality of life. Your local ophthalmologist from Spectrum Eye Physicians proudly serves the Read more
How to Prepare For An Eye Exam
posted: Jul. 28, 2020.

How to Prepare For An Eye Exam If you’ve never had an eye exam or you haven’t had one since childhood, you may wonder if there are any steps you need Read more
Hard To Fit Contacts vs Regular Contacts
posted: Jul. 28, 2020.

Hard to Fit Contacts vs. Regular Contacts If you have difficulty wearing contact lenses in Santa Cruz or have been told that you aren’t the right candidate for contacts, this could Read more
Benefits of Polarized Glasses
posted: Jul. 15, 2020.

Benefits of Polarized Glasses While glasses have become a fashion accessory, we may have lost some of the focus on protecting and improving our eyesight. Polarized glasses are a good option Read more
Signs of Computer Vision
posted: Jul. 06, 2020.

Signs of Computer Vision Syndrome Staring at a screen for hours a day can harm your vision or cause uncomfortable side effects such as computer vision syndrome (CVS) Symptoms of this Read more
What To Expect During a Contact Lens Fitting
posted: Jun. 12, 2020.

Contact Lens Fitting For many, wearing eyeglasses is more of a hindrance than it is helpful for one's vision. However, the advancement of contact lenses has made seeing clearly so much Read more