OC Eye Designs Optometry, Costa Mesa https://www.oceyedesigns.com/ EXCEPTIONAL EYE CARE • EXQUISITE EYE WEAR Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:41:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Save Big on Contact Lenses https://www.oceyedesigns.com/save-big-on-contact-lenses/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:17:59 +0000 https://www.oceyedesigns.com/?p=2724 The post Save Big on Contact Lenses appeared first on OC Eye Designs Optometry, Costa Mesa.

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Exclusive Savings when you purchase an annual supply of contact lenses

Extra 5% VIP Savings* + Manufacturer’s Rebate

*5% discount applies to 12 month-supply orders of select contact lenses only. 
Purchase must be made on the same day as eye exam. Cannot be combined with other offers.  Restrictions apply.

CALL TO ORDER

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Maui Jim sunglasses

We’re very excited to announce that we have welcomed the Maui Jim Sunwear collection into our eyewear boutique!

Here’s what we love about them:

  • UV blocking
  • more vivid colors
  • improved clarity
  • great for everyday use and outdoor activities alike! (golfers, hikers, surfers we’re lookin at you!)

Call to make an appointment to explore the collection!

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How UV Rays Put You at Risk and How to Protect Your Eyes

UV rays and your eyes

We all know that excess UV exposure can cause painful sunburns and increase your risk of skin cancers.  Did you know that the sun can be just as harmful for your eyes?

With summer right around the corner, we want to give you the facts so that you and your family are protected.  Just like skin, we can protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet rays. Sunglasses are to the eyes what sunscreen is to the skin.  Let’s enjoy the sun together safely.

Extended UV exposure is known to increase the likelihood of a variety of eye and vision problems such as cataracts, eye growths, macular degeneration, and skin cancer.

Cataracts are the clouding of the lens of the eye which affects your vision and can be compared to looking through a cloudy window.

Macular Degeneration causes loss in the center of the field of vision and is the leading cause of blindness over age 50.

Pinguecula / Pterygium is also known as “surfer’s eye”, these non-cancerous eye growths usually begin on the clear tissue of the eye and can spread to the cornea. They can cause irritation and even affect your vision!

Photokeratitis is a painful eye condition caused by exposure to ultraviolet rays, usually from the sun. This is like a sunburn of the eyes.

Helpful Tips:

  1. Not all sunglass lenses are made equal!

Pay attention to your sunglasses’ level of quality of protection. Make sure to look for UVA/UVB protection in your lenses.

Your sunglasses may be selfie-worthy, but if they aren’t protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays, what’s the point? Our advice: skip the cheap and convenient sunglasses. It all comes down to the quality of your sunglass lenses. Sunglasses can be stamped as UVA/UVB blocking and not actually provide substantial protection. Your best bet is to visit a reputable retailer such as your local optometrist and leave those gas station, novelty, or online glasses in the past. Outside of legitimate eyewear retailers, there is no guarantee of authenticity or proper protection.

We’ll give you bonus points for polarization (which cuts glare and adds vividness) and blue light protection (blue light comes from the sun too!). Your eyes deserve the best protection.

  1. Wear your sunglasses in the winter too!

Snow and water can actually reflect UV rays right back into your eyes increasing your exposure! UVB Rays are highly reflective. It is so important to wear sun protection, especially during winter activities like snowboarding and skiing.

  1. The sun can be harmful even in the shade.

Your eyes are still vulnerable to UV rays that reflect off of surfaces like sand, roads, and buildings. This is true for cloudy, overcast days, too! UVB Rays are more likely to penetrate on cloudy days

  1. Even if you are using UV blocking contact lenses, sunglasses are a must.

Your contact lenses only shield those tissues of the eye that they physically cover. Sunglasses are your friend.

  1. Look for sunglasses that maximize your coverage

Sunglasses with a wrap-around style that fits close to your face and covers more of the sensitive skin around your eyes are great because they limit the ability of uv rays that reach your eyes from all sides. Take the protection a step further with a wide-brimmed hat!

  1. Don’t forget the kids!

A child’s eye lens is less mature than that of an adult, which means it cannot filter UV rays as easily and can lead to damage of the retina. With outdoor activities increasing during the spring and summer, children are particularly vulnerable to eye damage from the sun. Encourage your children to make sunglasses a habit.

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dry itchy eyes often come from computer screens

If you suffer with any of these, you might have Dry Eye Disease.

  • Itchy or irritated eyes
  • The feeling of having something in your eye
  • Excessive watering of your eyes
  • Difficulty with your contact lenses
  • Blurred vision

Get Relief

iLux® is a new, innovative technology designed to quickly and painlessly treat dry eyes. To learn more about this procedure, attend our dry eye seminar.

Wednesday, October 10th from 6:00-7:30 pm at OC Eye Designs Optometry.
Promotional Discount for the iLux® procedure available October 10th Only.
Refreshments will be served.

Interested in attending?

RSVP by calling 714-545-9162 or by email at oceye@oceyedesigns.com

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Bevel eyewear was founded understanding that eyewear is the most widely underrated cosmetic enhancement.  They set out to change that.  Bevel founders Richard Mewha and Rick Nelson are committed to making eyewear as essential to personal style and self-esteem as apparel or cosmetics.

They’re committed to maintaining a classic but minimalist esthetic, using truly high-quality materials with japanese production, and constantly seeking innovation so glasses look, fit, and perform better.

Richard has a modern, minimalist design esthetic that appeals to today’s sensible, value and style conscious public.

Bevel’s ultimate goal is to help people feel good about themselves by making them look great. If everyone wore bevel frames, the world would definitely be a better-looking place in more ways than one.

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Vuarnet has been a leader in sun protection for your eyes since it was founded in 1957.  It was founded in Paris by avant-garde optician Roger Pouilloux and olympic skiier Jean Vuarnet.  Pouilloux invented a special mineral lens that protected against the harsh glare of alpine sun while remaining perfectly clear optically.  Vuarnet was himself an innovator of ski style and in the use of metal embedded skis.

Vuarnet sunglasses evoke bold fashion for high performance and the highest quality optics.

Vuarnet eyeglass frames are clean, strong, and support optical lenses and clip-on sun protection lenses.

Whether you are looking for the timeless Vuarnet cat-eye frames, side-protected glacier style, or the newer edge round and square lines, Vuarnet offers you premium quality and style.

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Chanel eyewear

The legacy of Coco Chanel continues 100 years after she founded Chanel in Paris to revolutionize women’s fashion and produce strong, yet elegant designs.  Today Chanel continues the traditions with elegant materials, clean, attractive lines and colors, to make true Fashion Eyewear available in eyeglasses and sunglasses.

 

 

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Anne Valentin eyewear

Express Who You Really Are

Anne et Valentin makes eyewear – it’s in their blood. They believe a frame should not only flatter and complement, but express who you really are.

The Anne et Valentin brand’s purpose is to express the essence of every individual through their choice of eyewear. Each time you put on your frame, you present yourself to the world just as you are.

 

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Fashion industry icon, Tom Ford has a storied career with global brands including Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Perry Ellis and others.   Ford has been an actor, model, fashion designer, creative director, writer, and producer.  Originally an Art student at NYU, he studied architecture and design at Parsons School of Design in New York and Paris.

In 1990, Ford joined Gucci in Milan as the Womenswear Director.  He moved up quickly to lead ever more influential roles.  During Ford’s 13 years at Gucci, he reshaped both Gucci and YSL and saw their sales grow more than ten-fold.   After 10 years as Gucci Group’s Global Creative Director, Ford resigned and founded the Tom Ford brand.  Ford also founded the Fade To Black production company which has produced awarded films including ‘The Single Man’, starring Colin Firth and Julianne Moore.

Tom Ford designs are always sexy, and stylish and reflect his personal taste and and bold, forward approach to life.  Tom Ford is also famous for dramatic, provocative advertising.

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