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Lyon Contact Lens Center, 3000 W MacArthur Boulevard, Ste 413, Santa Ana, CA (2026)

01/19/2026

In recent months, we have introduced low water content contact lenses to better serve patients with dry or sensitive eyes. Many of our patients are active seniors in their 70s and 80s, and it is normal for tear volume and tear quality to decrease with age.
Since switching to these advanced lenses, many patients report improved comfort and consistent all-day performance. This has been especially beneficial for those who previously experienced dryness and discomfort with traditional contact lenses.
We have also found that patients in their 20s through 60s often spend 6–8 hours or more each day working on computers. While a person normally blinks every three seconds, computer users may blink only once every 8–10 seconds. This reduced blinking can contribute to dryness and impact contact lens comfort and performance.
Low water content lenses are becoming increasingly popular because they help maintain moisture and comfort throughout the day. They are available in prescription powers ranging from +20.00 to -20.00 diopters and can also correct astigmatism.
If you or a family member would like to experience the benefits of these lenses for dry or sensitive eyes, we invite you to call our office. Our 2026 appointment schedule has many openings. Start the New Year with clear vision and healthy eyes!

01/12/2026

50 Years Later, And Still Going Strong: By The Grace of God, We Now Have Active Patients in 32 States And 15 Foreign Countries who require the highly specialized contact lens designs and materials that our office is able to provide.
Many of our patients have complex prescription challenges along with dry and sensitive eyes. For this reason, we have a multi-generational patient base ranging from 2- 5 year olds, all the way to 90+ year olds who still drive and need specialty lenses to pass their DMV vision exams.
We consider all of this to be an honor and privilege as we continue our amazing journey of addressing the challenges of the 21st century contact lens patient and their families!
Yours Very Truly,
Bill Lyon and Staff
Matthew 5:16

01/08/2026

A Blast From The Past… Back in 2022, we featured Pastor Skip Heitzig as our patient of the week. Since we have added so many new patients since then, we decided to re-post about Pastor Skip and his wonderful ministry: Calvary Church of Albuquerque, New Mexico. For over 40 years, Skip has been the founder and senior pastor of this wonderful church. Hope you enjoy reading about Skip’s wonderful ministry there…
It was 48 years ago on November 28,1978 when Skip first came to my office to be fitted into contact lenses. We were both in our 20's back then, and who could have ever imagined that we would still be laughing and reminiscing about the absolute goodness of God in our lives since then.
For over 40 years, Skip has been senior pastor of Calvary Church of Albuquerque, New Mexico, which has a weekly attendance of 17,000. Skip has written numerous Christian books: "How To Study the Bible and Enjoy it," Homeland Security," Defying Normal," He can also be heard throughout the United States and worldwide on his daily radio broadcast, "The Connection."
Like so many of you who are all "friends" of the Lyon Contact Lens Center, Skip has always been faithful to our office, and has always found a way to come visit me every year or two from New Mexico to update his prescription and be refitted into new contact lenses.
Thank you Skip, for the many years of trust and friendship we have shared together. Here at the Lyon Contact Lens Center, we could never do the things we do without your love and support.

01/05/2026

It's 2026, And I Can't Wait To Get Started: Although this pic is over 60 years old, a lot of me still has not changed.
1. I've always wanted to help people.
2. I've always rooted for the underdog or underprivileged.
3. I've always had a wonder and curiosity about everything around me.
4. I knew one day if I really wanted to succeed, I would have to try and do my very best.
5. I also knew that I hated my eyeglasses and would often get into fights because of being labeled "nerd" or "4 eyes" as a child.

After graduation from college and passing my state boards, I had already realized the potential of contact lenses!

For myself, seeing clearly in a world without thick and heavy eyeglasses was such a blessing! For that reason I centered my practice only and uniquely on "specialty" contact lenses.

So here we are, 50 years later, and what an incredible journey it has been, where our advanced technology makes it possible for virtually anyone to wear contact lenses.

We are successfully fitting over 80% of our patients who previously failed with old style contact lenses, and hundreds of patients who are legally blind and cannot see clearly to pass their DMV vision test without our "specialty custom lenses."

Along with our "cross generational appeal" : Our patients range from numerous 2 and 3 year olds for medical reasons all the way to a few 95 year olds who still wear their lenses beautifully for full time wear.

For all of these reasons, we thank you for trusting us with your vision care. We will never forget all of you and your families for the absolute blessing you have been to us over these many years.

From all of us here at Lyon Contact Lens Center, we wish you and your loved ones a wonderful and blessed new year...

With All Our Love And Gratitude,

Bill Lyon And Staff
Matthew 5:16...

12/30/2025

The Mature Contact Lens Patient: Understanding Age-Related Changes To Our Eyes: They say 50 is the new 40, and 60 is the new 50, and why stop there. I say 70+ is the new 59 and holding! With healthy lifestyles and healthy habits it's more than possible that clear vision and healthy eyes will go hand in hand for all of us as we add more candles to our birthday cake each year.
Common Adult Eye Complaints...
Presbyopia: A gradual loss of ability to see close objects or small print. After age 40, most adults experience this phenomena and then start to require reading glasses or bifocals.
Dry Eye Syndrome: A condition where the human eye does not produce enough tears, or the tear chemistry itself does not contain enough mucin or oils to keep the eye moist and lubricated.
Cataracts: The clouding of the internal lens of the human eye which causes blurred vision or halos at night around streetlights or car lights.
Glaucoma: Internal pressure within the eyeball that can damage the optic nerve that results in loss of sight.
Macular Degeneration: In older adults, central vision loss occurs which makes it difficult to read, or see clearly at a distance.
There are literally thousands of eye conditions and definitions for the human eye. I am including a very short list of 5 conditions and simple definitions most mature adults may have questions about. As always, my office is open to your phone calls if you have any questions or concerns about a specific eye condition for yourself or your loved ones.

Bill Lyon and Staff
Matthew 5:16

12/26/2025

The December 31, 2025 Deadline Is About To Expire! Use It Or Lose It: Did you know that your Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/ Health Savings Account (HSA) can be used toward your contact lenses? All purchases MUST be made before the December 31, 2025 deadline to qualify.
If you have unused FSA funds that are about to expire, you can call our office today and still make your purchases timely before this important benefit expires!

12/15/2025

Blessings to All Our Patients This Christmas And The Coming New Year! As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and the coming New Year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the love and support you have brought our way.
May we never forget the kindness and joy you have shown to us. So many of you travel great distances for your appointments at our office because of the special bond of love and friendship we share with you.
As always, we will remain committed to transforming lives by the power of Christ in the work we do for you, our patients every day. We know full well that the freedom in a world without eyeglasses with clear, comfortable and healthy vision can be life changing!
May God grant you and your families health, happiness, and a full measure of His blessings this Christmas and the coming New Year.

Bill and Gaby Lyon
Matthew 5:16

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

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