Deanna L. Born, O.D. Optometrist

04/21/2023

Is Digital Eye Strain giving you headaches, neck and back pain, tired eyes, and blurred vision? Avoid this and sleep comfortably after a long day by wearing the correct prescription for your workspace. Computer glasses provide 10 steps beyond what a blue light filter can do and allows the muscles to relax while giving you crisp, sharp, and most importantly, comfortable vision. Ask your eye doctor if you can benefit from eyewear tailored to your computer working distances so you can feel refreshed and rejuvenated all day.

02/01/2023

The CDC has recommended to discontinued the use of EzriCare artificial tears due to possible contamination.

"While the infections have not been definitively traced to the eyedrops, the CDC recommended that "patients immediately discontinue the use of EzriCare Artificial Tears until the epidemiological investigation and laboratory analyses are complete."

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care providers and consumers to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears as it conducts an investigation into at least 50 infections in 11 states that have led to instances of permanent vision loss, hospitalization and one death.

01/21/2023

Afterward, she sat me down and took a deep breath. She said "Sir, you have a melanoma." My wife was crying. But then she said "It's small. You caught it early because it is located in the center and interfered with your vision. For many people, they don't catch them until it's too late."

Remember, even though you may have perfect vision, an annual comprehensive eye exam can save your life. Melanomas can be detected with dilation and many times, with a retinal photo.

Although this article isn't my typical fare, the information here could save your life — as it did mine.

12/16/2022

☀️Unfortunately for kids, the lens in their eyes cannot filter out UV rays as easily as adults, which results in the rays too easily reaching their retina. Also, kids receive 3x the amount of annual sun exposure as adults, putting their eyes even more at risk.

The good news is that there are steps you can take to protect their eyes:

*Limit outdoor exposure for kids between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., especially on sunny days. This is when the UV radiation is strongest.

*Make sure kids’ grab a pair of sunglasses anytime they head outdoors, no matter what time of year it is and whether it is sunny or cloudy.

09/21/2021

The cloth that blocks the fog.
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05/19/2021

If you purchased Acuvue Contact Lenses at Walmart or Sam's Club, keep your eye on this.

One lot of Acuvue Vita Brand Diagnostic lenses has been recalled by Johnson & Johnson because of a packaging problem that can lead to the lenses losing sterility.

12/23/2020

Public Service Announcement:

If you have an EYE problem, please see an EYE doctor.

Case in point: this patient went to the ER 10 days ago for a red eye with slightly blurry vision and some eye pain and was diagnosed with pink eye. He was given antibiotic eye drops. Today he was concerned because his condition was not resolving, so he went to his primary care physician who referred him to me. This patient has something called angle closure glaucoma, a serious eye condition that needs immediate treatment. This is not pink eye or anything related to pink eye. If this patient had seen an eye doctor last week, this would have been diagnosed right away, and a surgical procedure would have been performed to save his vision. Unfortunately, this condition has persisted for too long, and this patient will likely have severe vision loss permanently.

Please call an optometrist or ophthalmologist if you have an eye problem. Primary care doctors and emergency rooms are such a fantastic resource and we love working with them. However, eye doctors have highly specialized training, knowledge, and equipment all dedicated to the health of your eyes. I see patients every week who saw an urgent care, ER, or their primary care doctor before they see me. Many times they are diagnosed correctly and are on a good treatment plan. Many times they are misdiagnosed and a new treatment plan needs to be started. It's not the other physician's fault. They simply do not have the same type of education and training about the eye as an eye doctor. Optometrists and ophthalmologists are experts in eye health and have an entire office of equipment devoted entirely to one organ of the body.

Next time you have an eye problem, please consider calling an eye doctor. We truly care about your eye health. Vision is so precious.

12/10/2020

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11/21/2020

Dr. Born explains why your choice of Lens in your glasses is important.

09/12/2020

Here at Oberle Opticians, we specialize in luxury, one of a kind, eyewear. We offer high quality service for all. We take pride in ourselves that our quality, style, and service for our customers, always comes first. At Oberle Opticians, we share the highest elements of eyewear, lenses, and accessories on the market.
Our eyewear and lenses are designed and made here in our very own lab, with the strictest guidelines and specifications made by our optical professionals.
From simplicity to stylish to whatever your heart desires, Oberle Opticians offers individuality.
Here, we offer top of the line accessories to match your eyewear in a classy, elegant, and chic way.
You deserve the upmost, topmost, and ultimate service from our professionals. Your trust and confidence is in our hands.
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