Dr. Richlin & Associates: Optometrists

Congratulations to Dr. Ora Esfahani for being honored on for Forty under 40 and her accomplishments in the Optometry Community 👏🏽👏🏽

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Ora Esfahani, OD is a Glaucoma-Certified Therapeutic Optometrist. Her clinical skills include primary eye care, treating ocular diseases, and specialty contact lens fittings among diverse populations. Dr. Esfahani is passionate about utilizing the most innovative treatment methods for her patients who suffer from chronic conditions such as dry eye disease, keratoconus, and glaucoma. She has extensive experience providing care for adult and pediatric patients with numerous ocular conditions, including pre and post-operative care for various ocular surgeries, amblyopia (lazy eye), and binocularity dysfunctions. Having worked alongside renowned ophthalmologists of various specialties throughout her career, she brings forth a wealth of knowledge in the management of ocular disease.

Dr. Esfahani is a member of numerous reputable optometric societies, including the American Optometric Association, the California Optometric Association, and the Los Angeles County Optometric Society (LACOS). She is the immediate past-president of LACOS and has served on the society’s board since 2016. Dr. Esfahani is a volunteer staff optometrist at the Ellis Eye Clinic at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, providing outpatient care to patients in need. She also volunteers for the SUNY Optometry Student Mentorship Program, helping current students plan for their prospective careers.

Dr. Ora Esfahani graduated from the University of California, San Diego earning her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in French Literature. She then completed her doctorate training at the State University of New York College of Optometry. Prior to joining Dr. Richlin & Associates, she served as the Director of Optometric Services at CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, leading the Optometry Department in numerous clinical settings.

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Excited to share with our Richlin Eye family that baby girl Richlin #2 is coming this December! Congrats to Dr. Bradley & Dr. Glass!

Happy Earth Day! Whether you're at the beach, in the mountains, at local park, or backyard garden, enjoy this Earth Day. While you're out enjoying our wonderful sunny, spring weather, share your love for Mother Earth and appreciate the beautiful nature all around us. And make sure to visit our eyewear boutique to pick our your next pair of sunglasses for spring and summer. You can shop online as well!

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Dr. Richlin & Associates: Optometrists updated their business hours.

Dr. Richlin & Associates: Optometrists updated their information in their About section.

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Ordering contacts has never been easier. Contact us to learn more: (310) 276-5333.

Like father, like son. From our family to yours, we’ve got you covered. Feel safe coming in for your eye exam with our strict hygiene and sanitation protocols!

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We are back in action and booking appointments! Rest assured we are as clean as humanly possible so you can feel safe coming in for your exam. Don’t delay, our spots are filling up quickly! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

We are squeaky clean! Book your full exam today! Nervous about coming to our office? Here is a list of things we are doing to ensure the health and safety of our patients and staff: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
*Patients must wear a face covering to the office and will be given a surgical mask to wear while in office
*Temperature checks for all patients and staff
*Limited number of exam slots and waiting room chairs to ensure social distancing
*Must clean hands upon entering office
*Strict no cell phone policy ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
*UV Cleaners for our rooms ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
*Hospital grade air filters with UV light throughout the office ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀
*No guests allowed with patients unless necessary
*Rooms cleaned before and after every patient
*All staff provided with proper PPE

We are expanding our hours to provide more exam slots while complying with social distancing. We will now be open from 7am-7pm Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm Saturday, and 10am-5pm Sunday. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Guess who’s back after 6 weeks?! Dr. Steven Richlin is now seeing non-routine patients! Please don’t wait to come in if you are having flashes/floaters, eye pain, an irritated/red eye, double vision, or severe dryness/allergies. We are taking the necessary precautions to ensure the health of our doctors, staff, and patients. Don’t risk losing vision because you are afraid to be seen by a doctor if you need to. Call us today!

We’re itching to see you all! Be on the lookout for an email as to when we are starting back! As for now, stay home and stay healthy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀

We are here for eye emergencies and urgent cases. Contact us to schedule an appointment: (310) 276-5333.

Dr. Bradley Richlin donated blood at Cedars-Sinai Hospital yesterday. You can donate blood too! You can go to the website and find a location and time that works best for you. Blood donations are always needed, especially now!

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Disclaimer: there is no replacement for washing your hands properly with soap and water⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀

Primary Eyecare prioritizes keeping patients safe and healthy during this tough time. Contact us to schedule an appointment: (310) 276-5333.

BIG THANKS to the nurses, doctors, and first responders out there on the front lines! (We also all have a new appreciation for hair dressers- we miss you!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Is anyone else feeling trapped both physically AND mentally? There are several resources out there that can help you during this time. Now with telemedicine, you don’t have to wait to talk to someone. The LA County Department of Mental Health has a lot of great resources on how to help manage stress and anxiety, as well as an access line to call and speak to someone directly. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in this difficult time. ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Fantastic webinar tonight by our very own Dr. Bradley Richlin, discussing advances in speciality scleral lens technology with Blanchard’s new Onefit Med+ design.

Today is one of many days to celebrate the work of nurses and midwives, and to remind the world of the critical role they play in keeping the world healthy. Nurses and other healthcare workers are at the forefront of COVID-19. They provide high quality, respectful treatment and care. No doubt about it that we need them more than ever right now. THANK YOU for your commitment and sacrifice to your patients not just now, but especially in these tough times.
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No. However, you must follow strict hygiene protocol EVERY TIME you go to put in and remove your contacts.
*Proper hand washing: wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and dry with a clean paper towel before insertion and removal of lenses.
*Clean your lenses each time upon removal, following proper directions.
*Disinfect your lenses exactly as recommended
*Change your case every 3 months
*Discontinue lens wear only if affected by COVID-19

Richlin Eye FAQs:
ARE WE OPEN?
Yes, with limited hours and services. We are not currently seeing routine exams and are using telemedicine for any eye issues not requiring an in-office visit. We are seeing emergency visits on a person-to-person basis. We are accepting contact lens orders and most orders ship FREE!

WHAT EYE CONDITIONS ARE YOU SEEING?
We are seeing urgent and emergent eye cases. This would include but is not limited to sudden change in vision, severe redness and eye pain, double vision, and highly symptomatic floaters/flashes. It is best to call us to assess your situation so we can decide what’s the best way to treat you safely and properly.

ARE YOU OFFERING TELEHEALTH?
Yes! We offer telehealth virtual visits where you can speak with or videochat with one of our doctors directly at home. We treat a majority of ocular issues and irritation with this method currently; however, if necessary, we may suggest an in-office visit.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS?
We have limited staff answering calls from 10am-4pm Monday-Friday. Any other time we have an answering service where you can communicate with one of our doctors. They can make a recommendation to you pertaining to your individual eyecare needs.

STAY HOME AND STAY HEALTHY!

Let’s stand together while we’re apart!

Do new floaters qualify as an emergency during the coronavirus pandemic?

New floaters may be a sign of a an issue such as a retinal hole, retinal tear, bleeding inside the eye or a retinal detachment. HOWEVER, most floaters are harmless and not a threat to your vision. If floaters are darker than normal, if there are significantly more of them, if your vision is diminished, if you notice a loss of peripheral (side) vision or if you see flashing lights, that may mean a more serious problem requiring evaluation. It is best to call your doctor first to discuss your symptoms to determine if an exam is necessary. Generally, and particularly now during this public health emergency, it is best to call your doctor right away for floaters/flashes evaluation rather than going to the emergency room or urgent care. Our office is open from 10-4 accepting emergency calls as well as an after hours emergency line. We are here for you during this difficult time!

Thank you to everyone out there on the front lines. We can’t imagine how difficult this must be for you and their families, as well for all the COVID patients and their families. For the sake of all the essential workers and their families, please stay home.