University Eye Center

11/25/2021

Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving, from all of us here at Ketchum Health. May your holiday be filled with gratitude, love, and laughter. 🍁🦃🍰

10/29/2021

Happy Friday MBKU! 🎉

Join us in celebrating Dia de los Mu***os this Monday, November 1st, in the student lounge! Experience Latin culture and bring a little sweetness to your Monday with complimentary Pan de Mu**to, a traditional sweet bread dedicated to our past loved ones.

Did we mention it pairs well with coffee or hot chocolate? 🥐

09/08/2021

05/21/2021

Penny/Marble Drop – check out this demonstration by incoming third-year student optometrist, Ethan Chan.

He shared some of the techniques he's added to his vision therapy toolbox to help his patients. Oculomotor therapy can help patients who may have difficulty with eye pursuits. The goal for these patients that have difficulty with pursuits is to be able to make smooth pursuit eye movements without any head movement.

05/21/2021

Flashlight Chase – check out this demonstration by incoming third-year student optometrist, Ethan Chan.

He shared some of the techniques he's added to his vision therapy toolbox to help his patients. Oculomotor therapy can help patients who may have difficulty with eye pursuits. The goal for these patients that have difficulty with pursuits is to be able to make smooth pursuit eye movements without any head movement.

05/20/2021

Marsden Ball – check out this demonstration by incoming third-year student optometrist, Ethan Chan.

He shared some of the techniques he's added to his vision therapy toolbox to help his patients. Oculomotor therapy can help patients who may have difficulty with eye pursuits. The goal for these patients that have difficulty with pursuits is to be able to make smooth pursuit eye movements without any head movement.

05/20/2021

Rotating Peg Board – check out this demonstration by incoming third-year student optometrist, Ethan Chan.

He shared some of the techniques he's added to his vision therapy toolbox to help his patients. Oculomotor therapy can help patients who may have difficulty with eye pursuits. The goal for these patients that have difficulty with pursuits is to be able to make smooth pursuit eye movements without any head movement.

03/31/2021

Dr. Mark Nakano, Associate Dean for Clinics at Southern California College of Optometry and Co-Chair of the legislative committee for the California Optometric Association took his place as one of the first ODs to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in California this week, “People need this vaccine. If I can help and be part of the solution, just like other optometrists across the nation and across the world, we can spread our knowledge and our capabilities. I think that speaks volumes to the profession and moves us forward.” Read the full story about ODs gaining COVID-19 vaccination authority at https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/breakingnews/article/ods-gain-covid19-vaccination-authority-in-eight-states

03/10/2021

If you are worried about your children’s vision, there are telltale signs that they need a check-up, according to Dr. Jillian Youngerman in our Pediatric Vision Care Services & Studt Center for Vision Therapy, if a child is showing any of these symptoms of excessive screen time, a comprehensive eye examination is the first step to ensure that there is no eye condition causing these issues. For more tips from leading eye health experts read the full article, "Maintaining Your Kids’ Ocular Health In A Digital World" at childrenandscreens.com/media/press-releases/ocular-health/

03/04/2021

Are the Santa Ana winds leaving your eyes dry like the desert? 🏜🌵Our Cornea & Contact Lens department has the right diagnostic and treatment tools to help you with gritty, dry eyes. Here’s one of our many in-clinic dry eye treatments, MiBoFlow. It helps us melt your eye’s clogged oil glands, helping your eye express the necessary oils to keep your eyes lubricated for longer. It’s kind of like a facial, but just for your eyelids! 💆‍♀️ Call our Patient Relations team at 714.463.7500 to see if this treatment is right for you!

01/08/2021

Every New Year, you make a list of things you will do to stay healthy so you can feel your best. But, did you realize that feeling your best includes seeing your best too? January is Glaucoma Awareness Month – the perfect time to spread the word about the disease. So, this year, add learning about glaucoma to your list! Your eyes will thank you for it.

Graphic reposted from California Optometric Association

12/22/2020

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! As a reminder, the University Eye Center will be closed from Tuesday, December 22 through Saturday, January 2 and reopen Monday, January 4.

During the holiday break, we will only be open for limited patient care on the following two dates: Wednesday, December 23 and Wednesday, December 30 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

12/18/2020

There's still some time to use your FSA or HSA dollars for your optical needs! Give us a call at 714.463.7500 to make an appointment. Please note our upcoming holiday closures when scheduling.

12/18/2020

Southern California is now under a 3 week “Stay at Home” order. Your eye health and vision are essential, so we will remain open for appointments.

Please call us at 714.463.7500 to make an appointment for eye exams or the optical showroom to ensure everyone’s safety while in the office.

Remember to wash your hands, avoid touching your face, maintain social distance, and wear a mask 😷

For more info on our COVID-19 health and safety measures, visit ketchumhealth.org/anaheim/covid19-measures-anaheim

12/10/2020

Did you know that being legally blind 🦯means that you can't see better than 20/200 with correction and have less than 20 degrees of visual field? This is when telescopes🔭 and magnifiers 🔍 come in handy! We've got a plethora of devices suitable for all kinds of daily tasks that our patients may need help with.

12/07/2020

Congratulations to Dr. Annie Chang on being the newest Fellow of the Scleral Lens Education Society! SCCO Dean Jenny Coyle shared, "Your MBKU Family is so proud of this achievement and recognizes the hard work it took to complete all the requirements to earn this recognition."

11/25/2020

Sending our sincerest thank you to our patients and personnel this Thanksgiving. Please note our holiday closure from Wednesday, November 25 through Saturday, November 28. We will back on Monday, November 30. We hope everyone stays safe and well!

11/23/2020

It's and 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. With the holidays around the corner and all the treats that come with it, it's important to keep good nutrition in mind. Food swaps are easy ways for people with diabetes to reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease and kidney disease. For example, consider replacing foods high in saturated fat, such as butter and fatty beef, with foods rich in unsaturated fats, like olive oil and fish. For more tips, visit diabetes.org/nutrition