Mountain View Eye Center

02/04/2026

02/03/2026

The human eye has over two million working parts—one of the body’s most complex organs!

01/30/2026

Epithelial Basement Membrane Dystrophy (EBMD) is the most common of the corneal dystrophies. It is also known as Map-Dot-Fingerprint Dystrophy and Anterior Basement Membrane Dystrophy (ABMD).

This corneal dystrophy tends to occur in both eyes. It typically affects adults between the ages of 40 and 70, although it can develop earlier in life. Map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy occurs when the epithelium’s basement membrane (foundation layer) develops abnormally. When this happens, the surface cells do not adhere or “stick” to it properly. This results in recurrent epithelial erosions. In addition to causing periodic blurred vision, the corneal erosions may also expose the nerve endings that line the cornea, resulting in moderate to severe pain. Typically, the pain is the worst upon awakening in the morning. Patients may also experience include sensitivity to light, excessive tearing, and foreign body sensation in the eye.

The name map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy refers to the changes in the cornea that can be seen when viewed with a slit lamp. The epithelium can have cloudy areas that resemble continents on a map, as well as opaque dots. The basement membrane can form lines that resemble small fingerprints.

01/27/2026

Wondering why your eye twitches? It could be stress, caffeine, or fatigue.

01/20/2026

Do you think you are ready to try contact lenses? We can help!

If you're new to contact lenses, we're here to make the process simple and stress-free. Our team provides in-office contact lens training to ensure you feel confident and comfortable before taking your lenses home.

During your appointment, we'll walk you through how to properly insert and remove your lenses, discuss cleaning and storage tips, and answer any questions you may have.

Our goal is to give you the knowledge and hands-on practice you need to keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear while enjoying the freedom of contact lenses.

01/20/2026

Fun fact: Your eyes can recognize nearly 10 million different colors!

01/15/2026

It may be cold outside, but sunglasses are still needed even during the winter. Our optical department is a fun place, because not only do you get to choose a frame that fits your face and your style, but we also have several tint choices to customize your eyewear.

- Polarized Lenses: Reduces glare from water, windows, the sun, and more.
- Mirrored Lenses: Reduces glare, provides an ultra-sleek look.
- Grey/Black Lenses: True color perception, dark enough tint to provide overall protection, great performance for variable weather.
- Brown/Amber Lenses: Enhanced color contrast and helps increase eye comfort when outside.
- Green Lenses: Even color transmission, good lens for general use. (They can do what grey and brown can do, but better!)
- Yellow Lenses: Good performance and improved clarity for outdoor enthusiasts: skiing, biking, hunting, baseball, tennis. Greater contrast at dawn or dusk and in fog, haze, and other low-light conditions.
- Blue Lenses: Reduces glare, better perception of contours, improved color perception.
- Red Lenses: Enhances visual depth, good road visibility, and increases eye comfort.