The Optometry Center

01/11/2022

Happy New Year to all of our beautiful patients! Your optometrists here at The Optometry Center would like to offer some suggestions to your running list of New Year resolutions:

1. STAY HEALTHY! Mask up, wash your hands, get your vaccinations and boosters. Also, stay hydrated and partake in a complete diet with plenty of antioxidants. Trust us, your eyes and body will thank you!

2. TAKE BREAKS FROM SCREENS! We understand your busy lifestyle, but taking even a few minutes to look outside of a window or to just simply close your eyes will make a world of difference for your screen-related eyestrain and headaches.

3. WEAR SUN PROTECTION! Ultraviolet rays are not your friend. Protect yourself with sunglasses and brimmed hats to prevent/delay the onset of cataracts, macular degeneration, and pterygia.

We are hopeful for a great New year, we hope to see you all soon here at The Optometry Center!

11/10/2021

09/28/2021

You asked for more designer frames and we delivered! Come by our office to see the two newest additions to our frame family:

Find quintessential Italy complete with all of its art and culture with SALVATORE FERRAGAMO.

Or if you're the more vintage, old Hollywood type then take at a peek at CHLOE.

And, of course, we are always replenishing our Gucci and Ray-Ban frames if you like the good ol' classics. We hope to see you soon!

08/31/2021

The kids are FINALLY going back to school!

This can be both an exciting and nervous time for parents and children, let's give you one less thing to worry about... your child's vision!

Several visual disorders can affect your child's vision and, therefore, their ability to perform well in class such as uncorrected refractive error, eye movement dysfunctions, and binocular vision issues. Luckily, we have a solution for all of those things!

Stop by our office to make sure that your eyes (or your child's eyes) are ready for the upcoming school year.

PSST... insider tips:
1. You can order contact lenses online on our website; we also have rebates exclusive to our office to lessen your out-of-pocket costs, call and ask one our technicians!
2. You can get a full pair of glasses including frame and polycarbonate lenses for our special price of just $79, call and ask one of our technicians for details.

Have a fun and safe school year everyone!

08/12/2021

WE ARE LOOKING TO HIRE! Do you or anyone you know want to work at your fun, local optometry office?

We are in need of a full-time receptionist and full-time optician. We're looking for someone who is friendly, enthusiastic, enjoys answering multiple phone lines, and works great with people. We'd like applicants who can work in a busy optometry office with a large team, has basic computer skills, and can deliver exceptional customer service. Knowledge in ordering glasses, contacts, and insurance coverage preferred, we will train our new employees in our office procedures, as well as our electronic medical records program. Applicants need open availability Tuesday-Saturday. If you are interested please email your resume and desired pay to info@theoptometrycenter.com.

07/20/2021

Hello beautiful people!

Since the weather is getting nicer and vacation/travel is becoming more accessible, the docs at The Optometry Center wanted to remind you to WEAR SUN PROTECTION! Wear sunscreen, throw on a nice shady hat, and pop on your favorite pair of sunglasses! Your eyes will thank you!

Think your sunglasses collection leaves something to be desired? Stop by our office and pick out a new pair or two or seven!

05/11/2021

May is here and so is HEALTHY VISION MONTH!

Almost 37 million adults in America have cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma and ALL of these conditions can cause some level of visual impairment or even PERMANENT BLINDNESS if left undetected and untreated.

Let us help you in reducing your risk of vision loss. We encourage all of you to take control of your eye health - come in for your annual eye exam and follow these general tips for healthy and happy eyes.

04/20/2021

This is long overdue but we are both saddened and pleased to officially announce DR. POPE'S RETIREMENT.

Dr. Pope finally took the plunge in October of 2020 and decided to begin his retirement journey. As you are all aware, Dr. Pope has been a tremendous presence both in this practice and in the lives of his patients. We are sad to see him go but also happy that he now gets to enjoy all of his hard work throughout the years.

We still have three very capable and knowledgeable doctors eager to pick up with where Dr. Pope left off: Dr. Zhublawar (current owner of practice), Dr. Truong, and Dr. Llanera. We hope to see many of Dr. Pope's patients returning to our office for continued top notch eye care :)

Dr. Pope wishes all of his patients the very best and hopes everyone stays healthy and happy.

04/02/2021

WE ARE BACK IN ACTION!!!

We apologize for the long hiatus on our page but we are now back and ready to notify you of any upcoming promotions we are having at the office, drop any random tidbits of knowledge to keep your eyes happy and healthy, and just send positive thoughts your way!

It is officially April which means it is officially SPORTS EYE SAFETY MONTH!!! Did you know that roughly 100,000 people experience some type of sports-related eye injury every year and almost 15% of those cases can result in PERMANENT vision loss? Don't let it be you!

We've all been getting restless indoors for the past year and now that the weather is getting so nice outside we WANT you to go out and play! (safely and within social distancing protocols, of course). Recreational activities such as sports are essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and healthy eyes, just be sure to wear proper protective eyewear and other necessary protective gear. And IF an unfortunate sports-related accident occurs, come in right away so we can ensure you receive the eye care you need to preserve your vision!

04/02/2021

WE ARE BACK IN ACTION!!!

We apologize for the long hiatus on this page but we are now back and ready to drop any news regarding upcoming promotions we are having at the office, random tidbits of eye-related knowledge to keep your eyes healthy, and just send happy thoughts your way.

It is officially April which means it is officially SPORTS EYE SAFETY MONTH. Did you know that roughly 100,000 people experience some type of sports-related eye injury every year and almost 15% of those cases can result in PERMANENT vision loss? Don't let it be you!

We have all been getting restless indoors for the last year and now that the weather is nice, we WANT you to go out and play (safely and within social distancing protocols, of course). Recreational activities like sports are essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and healthy eyes, just make sure to wear proper protective eyewear and other protective gear. And IF an unfortunate sports-related eye accident occurs, come in right away so we can ensure you get the eye care you need to preserve your vision!

05/10/2020

To all the Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts, Sisters and other women in our lives that care for us and love us unconditionally, Happy Mother’s Day!

05/07/2020

Dear patients,

The time has come and we are pleased to announce that we will be seeing patients for comprehensive eye exams starting Tuesday, May 12, 2020 by appointment only. Our office hours will be different (open Tuesday-Saturdays) and appointments will be spaced out to maintain social distancing efforts and to allow time for sterilization in between patients. As we navigate this "new normal", the safety of our patients and staff remains a main priority. Please carefully read the following changes and updates regarding safety protocol in compliance with current local and state regulations:

1. When making an appointment, you will be asked if you have any flu-like symptoms, illness or fever and if you have been exposed to anyone COVID-19 positive in the last 2-14 days.
2. Only patients with scheduled appointments will be allowed into the office unless the patient is a minor and is accompanied by a caregiver.
3. For all visits to the office, a face covering or mask is required. If you do not have a face covering, we will have masks available for purchase.
4. There will be no walk-ins to our office. All repair/adjustments or frame selections must have an appointment.
5. For all new patients, please download and fill out all paper work prior to your appointment. All the forms you may need are on our office website, including our medical history form (in English and Spanish), Acknowledgement of Receipt of Notice of Privacy Practices, Notice of Privacy Practices, and Phone Payment Authorization form.
6. We may ask you to check in from your cars in the parking lot to better prepare for your arrival before you enter the office. We may also start your medical history while you wait in the car and have all instruments prepped/sterilized for you upon entering.
7. You may be asked to use your own pen to reduce potential transmission of disease.
8. For payments over the phone, please download the "Phone Payment Authorization" form and email it back to us.

Keep in mind:
1. If patients have any emergencies, our doctors will first do a virtual/telemedicine consultation.
2. We will still use the express pick-up/drive through area. Please call us from your car and one of our staff members will bring your glasses/contacts to you.
3. All contact lens orders can be made over the phone or through our website and shipped directly.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to give us a call, text or email. We are here for you to meet your essential eye care needs. If you made this far, here is a video to hopefully give you a smile this Thursday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wilDZAuUyUA.

Stay safe and wash your hands:)
The Optometry Center

Office phone #: (510)581-1430.
Office text #: (510)858-2551
Office email: info@theoptometrycenter.com

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04/23/2020

We have launched online contact lens ordering through our office website! To get started:

1. Go to theoptometrycenter.com, "Order Contacts" (middle circle) and click "Order Now".
2. Create a login (you will be redirected to yourlens.com).
3. Select "Place New Order".
4. Choose the appropriate lens type, power (and base curve/diameter if applicable) for the right/left eye according to your prescription as well as quantity. Please note: prescription verification may take up to 2 business days.
5. Select "Continue order". Enter a shipping address and select shipping option.
6. Complete online payment and submit order!

Last reminder/NOTE: The office is CLOSED per government restrictions and we are answering calls off-site Monday-Friday (times may vary). If you need to pick up your glasses/contacts, please contact the office for further instruction. Unfortunately, due to social distancing efforts, we are not able to repair, adjust or order new glasses.

We appreciate your continued patience and hope you enjoy the convenience of ordering your contact lenses with a few clicks of a button.

Happy Thursday,
The Optometry Center

04/21/2020

Here's a heart-warming source for "Some Good News" to lead us through the week. Keep on keeping on everyone! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQLi2GYVULc&t=1s

John Krasinski highlights some good news around the world (including weather from Brad Pitt), has NASA astronauts from the International Space Station stop b...

04/12/2020

Happy Easter from our family to yours! Cake made by our talented office manager, Maria and modeled by Dr. Z’s adorable little one! 🐰🥕

04/09/2020

Happy Thursday everyone,

The Optometry Center appreciates your support and understanding as we do our part to and prevent the spread of COVID-19 to friends and family members in our community and country.

The office is still available for urgent/emergency eye care (in compliance with CDC advisory, routine eye visits are postponed at this time)! It is especially important now to prevent overwhelming hospital emergency rooms and to keep frontline professionals available to better manage pandemic concerns. Although it may not be possible to come into the optometry office now, there are video-based consult options via Facetime, Skype and telehealth platforms.

Here are some examples of an eye emergency:
-Trauma/injury to the eye
-Red eye
-Painful eye
-Flashes of light
-Floaters in vision
-Strange or sudden changes in vision

If you have any further questions/concerns, please call or email our office so we may better triage your signs and symptoms. Again, thank you for your patience as we continue to navigate this unprecedented time.

Stay safe and healthy,
The Optometry Center

Temporary hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm (Closed Saturdays).
Phone #: (510)581-1430
Fax #: (510)581-7368
Email: info@theoptometrycenter.com

04/06/2020

Hope everyone and their furry loved ones stayed safe, cozy and dry (unlike this adorable Samoyed) this weekend!

03/31/2020

Happy Tuesday dear patients!

Here are a couple of reminders to get us through this week,

Contact lenses: Please feel free to call in orders. We can extend your contact lens prescription if you are out of contacts at this time. Orders can be shipped directly too!

Glasses/Contact lens pick-up: Call ahead of time for express pick-up at the back of the building. We will have a staff member meet you. If you have a balance, please call ahead of time to pay by phone.

Medication refills: Contact the pharmacy to fax a refill request or call us with your pharmacy information so we may call in your order.

Eye emergencies: Please call/text. Facetime/skype may even be used if needed.

Lastly, we send special thoughts & gratitude to other medical professionals, grocery workers, delivery drivers, other retail personnel, and to their loved ones during this time. We’re all in this together😊

-The Optometry Center

Temporary hours: Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm (Closed Saturdays).
Phone #: (510)581-1430
Fax #: (510)581-7368
Text #: (510) 858-2551
Email: info@theoptometrycenter.com