Darlene T Okura OD

Darlene T Okura OD At Darlene T. Okura, O.D., we offer a large selection of stylish eyewear and work hard to provide all of our clients with precisely what they’re seeking.

04/30/2024

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.

04/25/2024

Antibiotic drops and ointments can in two or three days relieve the symptoms and discomfort of bacterial conjunctivitis. To eradicate the infection and prevent its return, it’s important to complete the entire course of treatment prescribed by the optometrist.

04/23/2024

Did you know that frequent headaches can be a sign of a vision problem? Since changes in vision occur so gradually, people often don’t notice the changes outright. However, chronic headaches are a sign that it’s time to see the eye doctor.

04/18/2024

If you look at a bright window or light, you may see strange floating things in your vision that move when you blink. These are normal and you don’t need to see a doctor unless they cloud your vision.

04/16/2024

Unfortunately, even relatively minor accidents around the home have the ability to impact your vision. Let’s talk about what type of accident you experienced and the lingering visual symptoms you’re still experiencing.

04/11/2024

When you spend the bulk of your days staring at the glowing screen of your computer monitor, your eyes can be at risk for a host of unpleasant ailments. This can make it even more important than normal for you to keep up with your regular eye exams.

04/09/2024

If you have a scratch on your eye, seeing an eye doctor is important. If you have a corneal abrasion, it may heal on its own. However, a deep scratch could leave a scar that can seriously affect your vision.

04/04/2024

Remember, some lines of work are more dangerous to your eye health than others. If you work with chemicals or around sparks from machinery or welding, be sure to wear protective eyewear.

04/02/2024

Bugs Bunny was right: Eating carrots is good for your vision. Carrots are high in Vitamin A, which is also found naturally in milk, cheese, egg yolks, liver, dark leafy greens, dried apricots, and cantaloupe. Most adults need 700-900 micrograms of the vitamin each day.

03/28/2024

Although blinking is a bodily function that's occurs pretty unconsciously, the average number of blinks per minute can vary depending on what you're doing. For instance, you blink more when you're brushing your teeth than you do when you're playing a video game.

03/26/2024

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is considered to be the leading cause of severe vision loss in older adults. About 1.8 million people have AMD, and millions more are at-risk.

03/21/2024

Up to 45 million Americans suffer from allergies, which can cause severe eye irritation that may require treatment. The top five cities for fall allergies include Louisville (KY), Wichita (KS), Oklahoma City (OK), Dayton (OH) and McAllen (TX).

03/19/2024

Glaucoma, the second-most-common cause of blindness, is a degenerative disease of the eye and causes progressive damage to the optic nerve.

03/14/2024

Does your vision seem unfocused or cloudy? Have you noticed problems with your night vision and are colors not as bright as they used to be? These are all symptoms of cataracts, which can be diagnosed by your optometrist during a thorough eye examination.

03/12/2024

The invention of the printing press in the middle of the 15th century by Johann Gutenberg had a profound effect on the fledgling eyeglass industry. Another huge spike in the demand for spectacles came in the early 17th century after the first newspaper – the London Gazette – appeared on the scene.

03/07/2024

Although Italian inventor Leonardo da Vinci is often credited with the coming up with the idea for contact lenses in the 16th century, it wasn’t until 1888 that German eye doctor Adolf Fick made the first successful contact lenses.

03/05/2024

According to the National Institutes of Health, farsightedness can have a significant impact on overall quality of life. Why? It can make it difficult to read, write, work on computers, do close work, perform routine chores, see the car speedometer, and more.

02/29/2024

Astigmatism is a common vision condition. In fact, most people have at least some degree of astigmatism. Some levels of astigmatism are so small that people don’t even notice a change in their vision, but some cause severe blurring and even discomfort in the eye.

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Vallejo, CA

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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(707) 643-1003

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