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Lyon Contact Lens Center, 3000 W MacArthur Boulevard, Ste 413, Santa Ana, CA (2025)

12/12/2025

All The Way Santiago del Estero, Argentina... She had to wait two years to come to America to see us due to her blurred vision and uncomfortable contact lenses she had to endure: Meet Mariela Moises and her beautiful family. We had been in communication with her daughter Avril for over 30 days from Argentina.

Avril had heard about our office through the internet and a friend who told her about our office. The day before her mom's appointment she emailed from LAX saying that her mom would be coming in the following day for her appointment!

Although Mariela is legally blind, and has severe astigmatism with myopia of -17.00 for her right eye, and -15.50 for her left eye, I was able to provide her with a solid 20/30 correction, thus improving 2 lines on the 20/20 chart!

In addition, her new lenses would be 40% thinner with multiple bevels and blends in the edge design to provide Mariela with total comfort, improved vision, and healthy eyes… something she had not experienced in over 20 years!

Thank you Mariela, and please thank your daughter Avril for reaching out to us from Argentina to make all this possible.
Here at the Lyon Contact Lens Center, we could never do the things we do without your love and support. I’m just sorry for the inconvenience that you had to come 5,512 miles in order to get the comfort and vision that the doctors in Argentina could not provide…

May God richly bless you and your family always. Wishing you merriness and joy this holiday season!
Bill Lyon and Staff
Matthew 5:16

12/08/2025

Don't let your health benefits slip away! Did you know that lens purchases between now and the December 31, 2025 deadline can qualify for your Office Flexible Spending Account- FSA???
Call our office if you need to make your purchase timely before the year's end. Use it or lose it !!!

12/05/2025

7 Points To Remember As We Approach Christmas And The New Year: I want to take this time to thank you for being such a wonderful patient. It has been an awesome privilege to participate in your vision and lifestyle needs. Please read on for important news we will be offering all of our patients:
7 POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR OUR PATIENTS AS WE ENTER THE HOLIDAY SEASON...
1. We Care about you and your needs. Sometimes finances are an issue...especially in today's economy. For this reason, we have created a fund for patients who need their exam, but cannot afford to pay at this time.
2. Through this fund, we help bring sight to everyone who has a need for our services...all without charge to you. Call us, and allow us to bless you at this time.
3. We accept most insurance plans such as VSP (Vision Service Plan) and other insurance companies that offer reimbursement coverage to you on our lenses.
4. New Technology Opens New Doors For Success: We have recently introduced numerous high definition designs with "Aerchor" Chemistry and "Wavefront" Technology. Many of these new contact lenses are so comfortable, they virtually "mimic" the tissue of the human eye!
5. Did you know that lens purchases you make between now and the December 31, 2025 deadline can qualify for your Office Flexible Spending Account (FSA)? Call our office if you need to make your purchase timely before the year's end. "USE IT NOW BEFORE YOU LOSE IT."
6. Our Family Discount Program (FDP) is the best deal in town! Each family member you refer to our office as a first time patient will receive a $75.00 Courtesy Discount on their lens program...A wonderful gift for family members this time of the year!
7. THIS EMAIL HAS VALUE! Kindly print this email and present it to our office during your next visit for a 10% discount on any lenses ordered. Also, in case we recently saw you... please keep a copy of this email and you can use the discount on your next visit-:).
In closing, may I be the first to wish you a Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year! With all the challenges we have seen around the world this past year, may we continue to believe the promises our Lord has made to us now more than ever!
Although we don't know what the future holds for us, We Do Know Who Holds The Future!!!
May God richly bless you and your family always,
Bill Lyon and Staff
Matthew 5:16

12/02/2025

50 Years Of Memories And Blessings: 1975-2025: Since 1975, it has been my greatest privilege to care for my patients here. Every conversation, every exam, and every positive outcome has reminded me how fortunate I am to be trusted with something as precious as your vision.

I am deeply grateful for the confidence you have placed in me over the years, and it has been an honor that I will carry that gratitude with me always. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey.

Through a lifetime of science, precision, continual learning and perfecting... all balanced with a gentle and loving office environment, we have always strived to make a difference in your lives through the gift of sight that comes from God's blessing.

With God's blessing and direction, may we continue to be a blessing to you and your loved ones for many more years to come...

Sincerely,

Bill Lyon and Staff...
Matthew 5:16

11/24/2025

Happy Thanksgiving To All Of Our Patients! I would like to sincerely thank all of our wonderful patients for the trust and confidence you have placed in our office to care for your eyes.
As I take time to give thanks for many blessings in my life, I want you to know how grateful I am that you are one of them.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours,

Bill Lyon and Staff

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you.
Philippians 1:3-5

11/19/2025

Armando was born in April of 1975, and our office turned 50 in November of 2025. Besides both of us turning 50 this year, Armando and I have even more in common as we love our L.A. Dodgers, and we both love Lyon Contact Lens Center.

Celebrating 50 Years: Armando's Journey to Clear Vision

Some connections run deeper than professional relationships. Armando and I share something special—we were both born in 1975, he in April and our office opened its doors that November. This year, as we both celebrate turning 50, we've discovered we have even more in common: a passion for our L.A. Dodgers and a shared belief in what's possible at Lyon Contact Lens Center.

When Vision Seems Lost

Over twenty years ago, Armando came to us facing a challenge that would have discouraged many. Severe corneal dystrophy had scarred both eyes, requiring a corneal transplant. A previous attempt to restore his vision using Intacs—internal corneal ring segments—had failed, leaving the device permanently in his eye. Without specialized contact lenses, Armando was legally blind.

Building a Solution, Layer by Layer

The answer for Armando required us to think beyond conventional approaches. Today, he wears what we call a "piggy-back" system—a carefully engineered combination that has transformed his life:

The foundation: A soft protective lens that cushions his scarred, transplanted cornea
The vision: Our 7th Generation "Air-Lens" design that delivers crystal-clear distance vision
The result: One remarkable man with three corneas (two transplanted, one original) and four lenses (one permanent Intacs, two soft protective lenses, and two Air-Lenses)
This innovative approach gives Armando what seemed impossible—clear vision, all-day comfort, and healthy eyes.

The Promise of Tomorrow

Armando's story represents everything we believe in at Lyon Contact Lens Center. When traditional solutions fall short, we look further. When others say it can't be done, we ask "what if?"

For over two decades, Armando has trusted us with his vision. That trust drives us every single day.

As we celebrate our shared milestone and the countless success stories we've been privileged to be part of, we renew our commitment: to serve you and your families with innovative care, creative solutions, and the ultimate contact lens experience.

With gratitude and blessings,
Bill Lyon and Staff

"Let your light shine before others..." - Matthew 5:16

11/13/2025

One of our patients sent us a report card of our reviews on Yelp...So grateful for all of you who have been part of our story...

Lyon Contact Lens Center is very highly rated across multiple platforms:
Yelp: 5 stars with 44 reviews
Birdeye: 4.9 stars with 107 reviews
Facebook: 98% recommend with 64 reviews

The center, located in Santa Ana, California, specializes in fitting contact lenses for patients who need more specialized care, such as those with high prescriptions, post-surgical needs, or medical conditions. They’ve been established since 1975 and are led by Bill Lyon.
Reviews consistently praise Bill Lyon’s expertise, the personalized care, and his ability to fit patients who have had difficulty with contact lenses elsewhere. Many reviewers mention being long-term patients, with some having visited for 10- 30+ years.

Specializations:

80% of their patients are drop-out or high-risk individuals who couldn’t wear contact lenses in the past BirdEye.

They specialize in:
- Post-surgical patients (including unsuccessful LASIK corrections)
- High prescriptions and astigmatism
- Medical conditions requiring therapeutic lenses
- Keratoconus
- Pediatric patients (as young as 16 months old)
- Geriatric patients (up to age 96)
- Piggy Back” lenses (soft lenses for corneal protection combined with rigid lenses for vision correction)

Location & Contact:
- Address: 3000 W MacArthur Blvd, Suite 413, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Phone: (714) 979-9747
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- Website: lyonlens.com

History & Growth: - They’ve expanded from their original 1975 office to their current location near South Coast Plaza in 1997, which has 5 exam rooms and an on-site laboratory. By 2015-2019, they had fitted 25,000 patients.

Patient Reach: - They serve patients from 32 states and 10 foreign countries who return annually for exams BirdEye.

They’re widely regarded as a referral resource for leading optometrists and ophthalmologists in the area for specialty contact lens cases.

11/11/2025

To Our Wonderful Veterans On Their Special Day,

Today, we pause to honor not only those who have worn our nation's uniform, but also the families and loved ones who have stood beside them. Service to our country extends far beyond the individual veteran; it encompasses an entire circle of sacrifice, strength, and unwavering support.

To our veterans: Your courage, dedication, and willingness to serve something greater than yourselves inspires us all. You have defended our freedoms, protected our communities, and represented the best of our nation's values.

Whether you served in times of war or peace, at home or abroad, your commitment has made a lasting difference. We see you, we honor you, and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,
Bill Lyon and Staff

11/07/2025

Meet Ingrid Terry, Our Featured Patient Of The Week: Ingrid may be familiar to many of you because of her father, Dr. Sheldon Nankin who for 40 years was the leading pediatric ophthalmologist here in Southern California. Dr. Nankin referred Ingrid to us 10 years ago because of her complex prescription of -12.00 Diopters, which did not allow her to see clearly with eyeglasses that were more than 1/2 inches thick at the time.
Over the years, we have introduced Ingrid to many of our latest technologies which now includes our 5th generation High-Definition soft lens that allows Ingrid to see a solid 20/20 in her distance vision, while providing her to see clearly up close when she reads to her children at night before they go to bed.
It amazes Ingrid that such a small comfortable lens that fits perfectly over her eyes can provide crystal clear vision and gives her the freedom in a world without her thick and heavy eyeglasses!
Thank you Ingrid for the many years you have been a blessing to our office, and please thank your father Dr. Nankin for referring you. Here at the Lyon Contact Lens Center, we could never do the things we do without your love and support!

10/28/2025

Meet Beth Stoffregen, Our Featured Patient Of The Week: Both Beth and her husband Bill have been patients for 4 decades here at our office. They were both kids at the time when Beth's husband Bill called to make his first appointment.

It was the 1990s when Bill came to us struggling with thick heavy lenses. We fitted him into our newly developed “Micro Thin Gas Permeable Lenses” specially designed for complex prescriptions and sensitive eyes.

The results? Life changing! Bill was so thrilled that Beth called soon after, saying “I want exactly what my husband has!” And the rest is history!

Fast forward to today… and we’re still caring for this amazing couple! They’ve grown with us through every innovation, from those first breakthrough lenses to their current bifocal program. And yes, they’re still rocking with excellent results!

Beth and Bill aren’t just patients – they’ve trusted us through many decades of our advancements in lens technology, and their friendship and loyalty mean the world to us!

Thank you Beth and Bill, for the many years you have blessed us as both patients and friends to our office. Stories like yours are exactly why we love what we do here at Lyon Contact Lens Center!

Here’s too many more years of crystal-clear vision together!

10/24/2025

Meet Maria Jimenez, Our Featured Patient of the Week: Maria’s story is truly remarkable. Nineteen years ago, she underwent a cornea transplant that left her legally blind in her right eye. Despite consulting multiple doctors, none were able to correct her vision.
While a gas permeable lens could improve her eyesight, the lenses she was given caused severe irritation to her transplanted cornea. Eventually, Maria lost hope of ever regaining vision in her right eye.
Recently, Dr. Norman Liu of Orange County Ophthalmology referred Maria to our office for a consultation. After carefully mapping her eyes, I immediately enrolled Maria into our "Piggyback Lens Program."
We successfully fitted Maria with a soft bandage lens to protect her transplanted cornea, followed by our seventh-generation Dream Lens... a Gas Permeable lens that fit perfectly over the bandage lens. The result? Perfect 20/20 vision fully restored!
Thank you Maria, for allowing us to be part of your journey to restore your vision!
At Lyon Contact Lens Center, we serve hundreds of patients who require Spanish translation services. We’re honored to provide care in both English and Spanish to better serve our community!

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