Urban Optiks Optometry

12/08/2025

Understanding your Pupillary Distance (PD) is essential for clear, comfortable vision because it guides how lenses align with your eyes. Yet PD usually isn’t listed on prescriptions, and DIY measurements often miss the accuracy needed for proper lens performance. At Urban Optiks Optometry, advanced digital tools ensure precise measurements that support sharper vision and a better overall eyewear experience.

Discover the importance of your Pupillary Distance (PD) in eyewear fitting, why it's not on your prescription, and the risks of self-measurement. Learn how Urban Optiks Optometry employs advanced technology like the ZEISS iTerminal for precise measurements, ensuring optimal vision and comfort.

12/06/2025

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition that causes the thyroid to become overactive, and it can also lead to a serious complication called Thyroid Eye Disease (TED). Here’s a quick look at what it is, how it affects the eyes, and the latest approaches to care.

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune thyroid disorder often linked with Thyroid Eye Disease. Learn its history, symptoms, treatments, and emerging therapies.

12/02/2025

Craftsmanship is back. In a world of sameness, people are craving pieces made with intention. Nowhere is this clearer than in eyewear—thoughtfully crafted frames bring character, story, and individuality that mass production can’t match.

Explore the charm and individuality of handcrafted fashionable eyewear with Urban Optiks Optometry, where quality meets unique style in every pair.

11/29/2025

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11/28/2025

Geographic Atrophy is an advanced form of dry AMD where the cells responsible for clear, central vision slowly break down. This creates expanding blind spots that can make reading, recognizing faces, and driving increasingly difficult. It doesn’t cause sudden changes like wet AMD, but the vision loss is permanent, which is why early diagnosis and slowing progression are so important.

Learn about new FDA-approved medications for Geographic Atrophy, how they slow vision loss, their benefits, risks, and what treatments are coming next.

11/27/2025

Our team at Urban Optiks Optometry sends warm Thanksgiving wishes to you, your family, and your friends.

Your trust and loyalty mean a great deal to us. Thank you for allowing us to care for your eye health and eyewear needs, and for sharing your experiences with others.

Wishing you a wonderful day of celebration.

11/25/2025

Caring for your eyes doesn’t have to be complicated. Amid the daily rush, a few simple habits can go a long way in protecting your vision. Alongside routine exams with your eye care professional, there are easy, at-home steps you can work into your day to keep your eyes feeling and functioning their best.

Discover practical and easy DIY eye care tips for optimal eye health in our comprehensive guide. From a healthy diet and hydration to protective eyewear and digital eye strain management, take proactive steps at home to support your eye health and complement your regular eye check-ups.

11/21/2025

Fashion stereotypes are fading, and San Diego’s diverse style scene shows that true fashion is personal. Eyeglasses are now bold expression pieces, not just vision tools—helping you break the rules and define your own look. Ready to create a style that’s all you?

Dive into breaking fashion stereotypes and discover how eyeglasses in San Diego can elevate your personal style with Urban Optiks Optometry.

11/18/2025

The eye is an incredible organ, built to capture sharp detail and vivid color—but it’s also vulnerable. One condition that threatens vision is Stargardt disease, the most common inherited macular dystrophy. Though rare, it affects thousands worldwide and often appears in childhood or adolescence.

Learn about Stargardt disease, the most common inherited macular dystrophy, its symptoms, causes, daily impact, and promising new treatments.

11/15/2025

Light does more than help us see — it shapes how we feel, think, and function. ☀️
From regulating sleep and mood to supporting cellular health, light plays a starring role in our overall well-being.

Let’s take a closer look at how light affects the body, mind, and everything in between.

Do you know the relationship between light and human well-being? Urban Optiks Optometry in San Diego explores the profound effects on sleep patterns, cognitive productivity, emotional states, and overall health, as tehy elluminate how light influences various aspects of our lives.

11/11/2025

Sunlight behaves differently everywhere — bouncing off the Pacific in sharp, horizontal waves or scattering from desert trails in every direction.

The right sunglasses aren’t just a style choice; they’re your best defense for comfort, clarity, and protection in Southern California light.

Discover how ocean and desert glare affect your vision differently. Explore luxury sunglasses at Urban Optiks Optometry designed for every light condition.

11/08/2025

We spend more time on screens than we realize — at work, at home, even in line for coffee. As San Diego’s days get shorter and we move indoors, screen time climbs and our eyes feel it.

Digital lenses are designed to ease that strain, cut glare, and keep vision sharp. They’re more than just a buzzword — they’re built for modern life.

If your eyes feel tired after a long day online, a digital glasses lens can help ease discomfort and make screen time a little easier this fall.