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The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 45 million people in the U. S. wear contact lenses; two-thirds of them are female. Some folks start when they’re in their teens, while…

Time is of the essence in the serious case of retina detachment. Patients who ignore symptoms may be endangering their eyesight permanently.   It is most urgent that you see an ophthalmologist…

Our eyes have been called "the window to the soul. " It turns out they also are often a very effective window to our overall health. That’s why regular eye exams are so important — giving…

Our eyesight allows us to take in the world around us —and the people, places and things that fill our lives. That’s all the more reason why eye health should not be taken for granted. …

It is considered one of the most important parts of the eye: the retina, a layer of cells that uses light to send visual information to the brain. Like other parts of the body, the retina is subject…

Did you know that more than 150 million people in the United States alone wear some form of corrective eyewear to correct refractive errors? Whether you are nearsighted, farsighted, have astigmatism…

No one plans for an emergency. They just happen. And if your eyes are the reason that you need urgent care, having the office of Mountain View Eye Center on speed dial is a sure way of getting an…

Seeing flashes and floaters? It may be a case of posterior vitreous detachment …

At the office of Mountain View Eye Center, we continue to closely monitor all developments related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and follow every protocol for the safe delivery of care. Our…

April is Women’s Eye Health & Safety Awareness Month — a time when vision specialists across the U. S. make a special point to educate women about the steps they can take today to…

Have you noticed your vision getting worse over time? Are you constantly getting a new, higher prescription for your lenses? These can be signs of a progressive eye disease called keratoconus. At t…

Your eyesight is precious. So it’s important to see an ophthalmologist for a comprehensive eye exam as recommended. At the office of Mountain View Eye Center, we provide a complete range of…

Are you experiencing a burning or itching sensation in your eyes? Do your eyes often feel heavy and dry? If any of these ring true, you may be suffering from dry eye disease. If so, at the office of…