Got Questions About Your Eyes?
Let us answer some of the most common questions patients have about eye care and eye health, eyewear, and vision choices you can make.
Frequently Asked Questions About Glasses
- Why should I bother to go to the eye doctor when I can simply pick up an inexpensive pair of glasses at the store?
- How do I avoid annoying reflections on my glasses?
- I'm interested in the glasses that change to sunglasses when you go outside. Can you tell me more about them?
- I can see fine to read or drive, but I'm having trouble with certain tasks, especially at work. What's wrong?
- I'm tired of my "Coke-bottle" lenses. Is there anything I can do?
- The anti-reflective coating on my glasses is smeary (or foggy). What causes that and what can I do about it?
- Do my glasses protect my eyes from the sun?
Frequently Asked Questions About Children's Glasses
- What are the warning signs that a child might need glasses?
- How do I maximize my investment in my child's eyeglasses?
- I'm worried that my son's glasses could break while he's wearing them. What's the best way to protect his eyes?
Frequently Asked Questions About Vision Care
- When can I see an eye doctor?
- Where are you located?
- Do you take my insurance?
- What do I need to bring to my appointment?
- What is a Doctor of Optometry?
Eyeglasses
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Why should I bother to go to the eye doctor when I can simply pick up an inexpensive pair of glasses at the store?
Some people do have good luck with drugstore reading glasses. However, you need to visit your eye care practitioner regularly for two reasons:
- Regular eye exams are the only way to catch "silent" diseases in their early stages, when they're more easily treated.
- One-size-fits-all reading glasses do not work well for people who have a different prescription in each eye, or whose eyes are not centered in the lens. Headaches are a common problem in those cases.
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How do I avoid annoying reflections on my glasses?
Anti-reflective coating, also known as Crizal Alize, helps you to see through your glasses more easily, allows others to see your eyes better, minimizes the "halo" effect, eases eye strain for computer users, and eliminates the annoying white glare spots in photos taken with a flash. Ask one of your Triangle Eyecare Optometry Long Beach opticians about the new Crizal Alize anti-reflective lens today!
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I'm interested in the glasses that change to sunglasses when you go outside. Can you tell me more about them?
These lenses are known as Transitions lenses. When they're exposed to ultraviolet light, they become darker or change to a different color and vice versa. To learn more about transitions lenses, and compare the advantages of the major brands, please visit our Optical Boutique
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I can see fine to read or drive, but I'm having trouble with certain tasks, especially at work. What's wrong?
You should see your eye doctor if you're having any sort of problem with your vision. However, we can tell you some reasons this might be happening.
This is common problem for computer users who wear bifocals (which correct near and far vision) or reading glasses (which correct near vision), because computer monitors tend to be in your intermediate vision, neither near nor far. The solution is to ask your eye doctor about intermediate vision correction, either in the form of computer glasses, Varilux Progressive lenses or trifocals.
Consult your eye care professional on which type of lenses are best for your eyes and lifestyle.
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I'm tired of my "Coke-bottle" lenses. Is there anything I can do?
You could ask your eye doctor about high-index lenses, which are compressed or aspheric lenses, which have a flatter curve than regular lenses. Read more about high-index and aspheric lenses.
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The anti-reflective coating on my glasses is smeary (or foggy). What causes that and what can I do about it?
Cleaning your eyeglasses improperly is a common cause of problems with anti-reflective coating. To clean your eyeglasses, always rinse your lenses with water and mild soap or spray with lens cleaner and wipe with a soft cloth (e.g. micro fiber). If smearing still appears, bring your glasses into our Optical Boutique and consult one of our opticians for solutions.
Sometimes, your eye doctor may be able to remove the damaged coating, but usually not. There's nothing you can do at home.
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Do my glasses protect my eyes from the sun?
That depends. Many people have plastic lenses, which do not protect your eyes; you need to have UV coating for protection. Polycarbonate lenses have built-in UV protection. Glass lenses protect your eyes from harmful UVB rays, but not from UVA; some experts think UVA rays might have long-term, damaging effects on your eyes and skin.
Children's Eye Glasses
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What are the warning signs that my child might need glasses?
Schedule an appointment with Triangle Eyecare Optometry Long Beach if your child exhibits any of these signs.
- Consistently sitting too close to the TV or holding a book too close
- Losing her place while reading
- Using a finger to follow along while reading
- Squinting
- Tilting the head to see better
- Frequent eye rubbing
- Sensitivity to light
- Excessive tearing
- Closing one eye to read, watch TV or see better
- Avoiding activities that require near vision, such as reading or homework, or distance vision, such as participating in sports or other recreational activities
- Complaining of headaches or tired eyes
- Problems in school or learning
Some designs for children we recommend are:
- Disney
- Flexon from Marchon
- Essilor's Kid IQ
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How do I maximize my investment in my child's eyeglasses?
The most important factor in getting a child to wear glasses is to let him or her help pick them out; your child will be more apt to wear and take care of their glasses.
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I'm worried that my son's glasses could break while he's wearing them. What's the best way to protect his eyes?
Polycarbonate is usually recommended for children because it's very impact-resistant.
Vision Care at Triangle Eyecare Optometry Long Beach
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Doctor appointments are available 6 days a week. Our office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-11:00am. We can make special appointments on request outside our normal office hours, so ask us how we can accomodate your busy schedule.
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We are located at 4130 North Viking Way, Long Beach, CA 90808 at Carson St & Bellflower Blvd in the Parkview Village shopping center in Long Beach. See the map for exact details.
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We accept most major insurance and vision plans including Vision Care Insurance (VSP), EyeMed, Medical Eye Services of California, Medi-Cal, Safeguard, and Spectera, and many others. Please call us if you don't see your plan listed.
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What do I need to bring to my appointment?
Bring these to your eye exam to save your time
- Insurance card or information, including the name of your health or vision plan, your ID#, and the 800-number for the plan to check your eligility.
- Complete list of any medications you are taking
- - NEW PATIENTS - Read the privacy notice and be ready to sign a form in the office
- - NEW PATIENTS - Completed New Patient Welcome form
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What is a Doctor of Optometry?
A Doctor of Optometry is an independent primary health care practitioner who examines, diagnoses, treats and manages diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures. They also diagnose related systemic conditions. Optometrists examine the internal and external structure of the eye to diagnose eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts and retinal disorders; systemic diseases like hypertension and diabetes; and vision conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. Optometrists also conduct testing to determine a patient's ability to focus and coordinate their eyes, and to judge depth and see colors accurately. They prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision aids, vision therapy and medicines to treat eye disease.
As a primary eye care provider, an optometrist is an integral part of your health care team and can serve as a key entry point into the health care system. An optometrist is skilled in the co-management of care that affects your eye health and vision. They are also an excellent referral source to other health care professionals.
Doctors of Optometry must complete the same undergraduate curriculum as all other health care professionals. Optometry schools are four year curriculums, which include at least two years of clinical training. Following graduation, all optometrists are required to pass a battery of tests issued by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry, this includes clinical competency training.
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Sat 8:00am-11:00am
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