Joel J. Ackerman, OD, PC

10/06/2024

Hello 🔵 It’s official. Signed at 2:55 PM. It was even on TV. Mine really turned blue. Don't forget that tomorrow starts the new Facebook rule (aka... new name, META) where they can use your photos. Don't forget the deadline is today!!!

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With this statement, I notify Facebook that
it is strictly prohibited to disclose, copy, distribute or take any other action against me based on this profile and/or its contents. Violation of privacy may be unlawful.

08/18/2023

June-August: Carlsbad,Little Italy,Ventura,San Diego,Santa Barbara,Ojai,Oceanside, Phoenix

02/03/2022

06/19/2021

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12/15/2020

We are looking for a Front Desk for our busy practice, to check patients in and schedule appointments and verify insurances. If you are interested please fax resumes to 602-993-3428 or respond to this ad.

11/24/2020

You probably already know lots of people wear glasses. Care to guess what percent of the U.S. population opts for vision correction with glasses or contact lenses? If you guessed around 60 percent, you're right.

11/19/2020

If you wear contact lenses, take them off before removing makeup to avoid getting bacteria on a lens. Using water-based and oil-free makeup removers is best. Also, try to avoid wearing mascara that lengthens your eyelashes. These types of mascaras have fibers in them that can flake off and irritate your contact lenses.

11/17/2020

As eyeglasses began to become popular, the center of the eyeglass universe was Florence, Italy, in the 1460s, according to historians. Entrepreneurs manufactured convex glasses and also developed concave glasses for near-sightedness.

11/12/2020

If you decide to go with contact lenses, do not throw away your regular glasses. We find that it takes a little time to get used to contacts, and it may be necessary to use your regular glasses now and them during the “breaking in” period.

11/10/2020

Are you at risk for glaucoma? You might be, if someone in your family has been diagnosed with this condition, because it tends to run in families. It’s also more common in those with high blood pressure, diabetes, or extreme nearsightedness.

11/05/2020

Did you know that many eye diseases are curable or at least treatable if they are detected early? Common eye conditions include glaucoma, cataracts, refractive errors, and diabetic retinopathy.

11/03/2020

If you’ve been diagnosed with bacterial conjunctivitis, take steps to reduce the risk of reinfection. Wash hands often but avoid touching your eyes. Pitch or sterilize all cosmetic applicators. Throw away and replace all eye cosmetics (mascara, shadow, concealer, etc.).