Digital Eye Strain: How Screens Are Affecting Your Eyes (and What to Do About It)
Digital eye strain causes tired, dry, or blurry eyes after screen use. Learn why it happens, common symptoms, and what actually helps reduce eye fatigue.
Dry Eye Isn’t Just “Irritating” — Here’s Why It Happens and What Actually Helps
If your eyes burn, feel gritty, or constantly need drops, you’re not alone. Dry eye is one of the most common reasons patients seek eye care—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood.
Why Eye Exams Matter Even When Your Vision Feels “Fine”
Good vision does not always mean healthy eyes- here is why you need an eye exam in Santa Monica
Why Eye Health Belongs in Your Self-Care Routine
Self-care means different things to different people—quiet mornings, exercise, journaling, or simply unplugging for a while. But one essential part of wellness often gets overlooked: your eyes. They’re how you experience sunsets, smiles, and all the little details that make life beautiful. Taking care of them isn’t just a medical chore—it’s a form of gratitude and self-respect.
How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy During Holiday Travel
Practical tips for preventing dry, tired eyes during holiday travel, with advice for contact lens wearers and dry eye care.
Maximize Your HSA/FSA Before Year’s End: Smart Ways to Invest in Eye Health
End-of-year reminder for patients in Santa Monica to use FSA/HSA funds for eye exams, glasses, and dry eye care before they expire.
Is Your Environment Making Your Dry Eye Worse?
Discover how your surroundings—from air conditioning to screen time—can worsen dry eye. Learn simple steps to protect your eyes in Santa Monica’s dry, coastal climate.
5 Eye Care Tips for a Safe & Spooky Season
Halloween in Santa Monica means costumes, candy, and plenty of festive fun. But while you’re enjoying the season, don’t forget to keep your eyes safe. Here are five simple tips from OptiHealth Optometry to protect your vision this spooky season
Costume & Color Contact Lenses: What You Need to Know Before Halloween 2025
Halloween in Los Angeles and Santa Monica is always a time for creativity. From elaborate makeup to detailed costumes, many people are already planning their perfect look for Halloween 2025. A growing trend is to complete a costume with color or costume contact lenses—whether it’s glowing vampire eyes, catlike pupils, or a bold new color to match your character.
What Is Pigmentary Dispersion Syndrome?
Learn what pigmentary dispersion syndrome (PDS) is, how it’s diagnosed, and why it can sometimes lead to pigmentary glaucoma
Understanding Pigmentary Dispersion Glaucoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Pigmentary dispersion glaucoma is a serious condition that can develop from pigmentary dispersion syndrome. Learn causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Back-to-School Checklist: Don’t Forget the Eye Exam
Back-to-school checklist: don’t forget your child’s eye exam! Schedule with Santa Monica’s trusted kids’ optometrist at OptiHealth Optometry.
Beyond Dry Eye Relief: The Hidden Cosmetic Benefits of IPL Treatments in Santa Monica
When patients in Santa Monica and Los Angeles seek treatment for dry eye syndrome, they're typically focused on finding relief from irritation, burning, and discomfort. However, many are pleasantly surprised to discover that advanced treatments like Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and radiofrequency therapy offer remarkable cosmetic benefits alongside their therapeutic effects.
Beat Summer Dry Eye in Santa Monica at OptiHealth Optometry
Summer in Santa Monica brings beautiful beach days and endless sunshine, but for many residents, it also means increased dry eye discomfort. If you're experiencing burning, gritty, or watery eyes this summer, you're not alone. Dr. Irina at OptiHealth Optometry on Montana Ave offers non-invasive dry eye treatments, including FDA-cleared IPL to keep your summer pain-free
Blurry Vision After Cataract Surgery? Let’s Talk About Posterior Capsular Opacification (PCO)
So, you’ve had cataract surgery. Your vision was clearer, colors popped, and everyday life got just a little easier. But now—months or even years later—things seem blurry again. You might even be wondering, “Is my cataract coming back?”
What is Glaucoma? Understanding the “Silent Thief of Sight”
Glaucoma is the silent thief of sight; learn how your optometrist in Santa Monica can keep your eyes healthy today
How to Use Your Health and Vision Insurance in Santa Monica
Here's how to use your vision insurance like VSP and Eyemed and your medical insurance like Medicare, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna etc for your eye exam in Santa Monica at OptiHealth Optometry
Blinks and Tears: What You Need to Know About Dry Eye and How to Keep Your Eyes Healthy
Dry eye syndrome is a complex and common condition affecting millions worldwide. It occurs when your eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly, leading to irritation, discomfort, and even vision problems. Understanding the connection between blinking, tear production, and eye health can help you take steps to relieve and prevent dry eye symptoms.

