Honolulu Vision Care Center

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Happy Aloha Friday and Happy May Day!!
Wishing everyone a beautiful day filled with Aloha! ❤️ ALOHA 🤙

Is hand washing drying your skin?

Tips from the American Academy of Dermatology to keep your skin healthy and hydrated.

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It has been reported that there has been a 40% increase in screen time over the last month with the stay-at-home order? Here are some ways to help if you are experiencing digital eye strain!

If you are exhibiting symptoms, you can get a free COVID-19 test at one of various locations around the island.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Here’s a look at how to make your own face masks by the CDC. Stay safe and we wish you all a Happy Aloha Friday!

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

Some important dos and don'ts about contact lens wear. Be sure to take care of your eyes during this time!

We hope that you are staying healthy and if you need us, please call us. We are practicing social distancing and can be available by appointment only for your urgent eye care needs. Thank you for doing your part to flatten the curve.

We hope that you are staying healthy and if you need us, please call us. We are practicing social distancing and can be available by appointment only for your urgent eye care needs. Thank you for doing your part to flatten the curve.

Dear Patients,

​At Honolulu Vision Care Center, we are dedicated to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community. The most recent CDC guideline has recommended that all routine eye visits be postponed as part of the social distancing measure to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As a result:

​​---We have made the decision to temporarily postpone all routine eye care visits.
---We will be available to see Urgent Eye Care by appointment only.
---The office doors will be closed to any walk-ins. If you are a patient with Glaucoma, an At-risk condition, or Urgent Service appointment, you will be asked to telephone us upon arrival at 808-396-6311.
---We are now offering the option of Telehealth for the urgent eye care visit, please call us for more information.
---Our phone lines will remain open to help answer any concerns or questions you may have.
---We may still be able to process contact lens orders (including free shipping), please call us.

Thank you for your understanding and your loyalty to our practice. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by COVID-19, and as always, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Aloha,

​Dr. Nora Chan and the staff of Honolulu Vision Care Center

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the office will be closed.

Congratulations Carlos for being the winner of our Oakley Giveaway!

Oakley Product Show has started! 2 Days Only. Today and tomorrow. Gift with purchase, special promotions, enter for a chance to win a prize.

Update: phone lines are up and running again. Thank you.

Our phone lines are unable to receive calls. Hawaiiantel reports that all-in-one business customers phone lines are having some difficulty receiving calls. We are sorry for this inconvenience. You may text us at (808) 201-0351 or email at [email protected]. Thank you for your understanding.

Tomorrow, Monday, 11/4/19 the office will be closed from 11:30AM-1:00 PM for staff training. Thank you for your understanding.

Early closure today due to electricity being out in Hawaii Kai area. Thank you.

Update: Hawaiiantel has resolved the issue. Our phone lines are working again. Thank you.

Hawaiiantelcom is currently working on an audio problem with their business plan phone lines. You may still leave us a voicemail and we will return your call as soon as their engineers resolve the audio issue. You may also email us at [email protected] or text us at 808-201-0351. Thank you.

Special closure tomorrow Wednesday, 8/28/19 8AM-1PM for a front door replacement. Our phone lines will be open. Mahalo.

Our New Office Hours have started.

Monday 8AM-6PM
Tuesday 8AM-5PM
Wednesday 8AM-5PM
Thursday 9AM-5PM
Friday 8AM-5PM
Saturday 7:45AM-12:30PM

*Monday through Friday closed for lunch 12PM-1PM

Special closure on Monday, 8/5/19 between 12-2PM. Also, new office hours starts.

Special Closure today 8/1/19 at 12-1:30PM instead of 12-1PM for a special staff training.

Maui Jim Product Show started! The whole line on 5 tables. Special promotional offer AND gift with purchase. Today and tomorrow only.

Happy Independence Day! Our office will be closed on July 4th. We wish everyone a safe holiday!

It’s all about perspective. Happy Aloha Friday!

Special closure: we will be closing our office at 4PM today (2/5/19). Thank you!

10 best foods for eye health and eyesight

Eat healthier this year! Start with some of the best foods for your eyes: fish, legumes, and green vegetables.

10 best foods for eye health and eyesight Foods rich in certain nutrients can have a powerful effect on eye health. Read about 10 foods for healthy eyes, other eye health tips, and warning signs.

Friday funnies. Happy Aloha Friday!

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month!

"What is the “silent thief of sight”? It is glaucoma and is referred to as silent because it gradually reduces vision without early symptoms and can ultimately end in blindness. Blindness from glaucoma can often be prevented with early detection and treatment. Treatment can be as simple as medicated eye drops used daily.

The goal of treatment is to slow the progression of vision loss to a point where upon a person does not notice any vision changes that affects their day to day life. The important thing to remember is that early detection is the key because any vision loss that has occurred from glaucoma cannot be regained. This is one of the many reasons people should have their eyes examined yearly.

At Honolulu Vision Care Center, we approach vision care through prevention and early detection. With technologically advanced products, services, and equipment our caring team of 5 assistants and 2 optometrists can help you to maintain a lifetime of good eye health!" -Dr. Nora Chan

Why is it important to wash your hands before handling your contact lenses? The photos show the growth of microorganisms when hands were not washed (upper photos) vs. when hands were washed (lower photos).
https://core.uwaterloo.ca/news/seeing-is-believing-eye-popping-photos-show-why-good-contact-lens-hygiene-is-essential/

Fun Fact Friday

Your retina sees the world upside down, your brain flips the image around for you.