Riviera Village Optometry

Dr. Oku visited the Johnson and Johnson Institute in Jacksonville, Florida to tour the manufacturing facility and learn about the new Acuvue 1 day Max multifocal.

We have new technology to help treat dry eye! Low level light therapy (photobiomodulation) helps stimulate the meibomian glands to improve tear quality. Schedule a dry eye consultation today!

We are open for business UNusual! We are refilling cancelled appointments from March and April first. We have a running list for new appointment requests. Please call ahead if you need to pick up, need a repair, or need frame adjustments. To minimize the number of people in the office we are keeping the door locked and requiring appointments for all services. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Custom slit lamp shields are ready. Wrap around protection for close ocular health examinations. We are gearing up for mid May with safety as a priority.

Great ideas for supporting your favorite restaurants and small businesses too!

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Our webstore is available to order contact lenses for direct shipment to your home. You can also call the office number 310-540-5545 and leave a message. I will try to help you order contacts if you need assistance.

Because of COVID-19 the CDC has advised that optometrists suspend non essential care. We are closed to routine care but remain available for emergencies. We are open through 3/20 9am-2pm for contact lens and glasses pick-ups. Please call ahead with a credit card if you have an outstanding balance. If you need to order contact lenses please call or email us this week. If you are placing a new order we will ship directly to you. Be safe and healthy. We look forward to re-opening as soon as possible.

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Eye-Related Idioms From Around the World, Illustrated In German, "Tomaten auf den Augen haben" ("To have tomatoes on the eyes") means "failing to spot something obvious."

Marking Two Decades of “Frames of Choice” – Navy Medicine Marking Two Decades of “Frames of Choice” By André B. Sobocinski, historian, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Navy optometrist fits Marine Recruit with “BCGs” at Parris Island December 21, 1987.(Photo courtesy of BUMED archives)This year the Navy marks an important milestone in the ...

If You've Ever Seen Odd Floating Shapes In The Corner Of Your Eyes, Here's What They Are Have you ever experienced floaters? Floaters are tiny floating shapes that appear in the human field of vision from time to time. If you’ve ever seen a clear floating strand of hair or an odd floating circle in the corner of your eye, you’ve experienced floaters.

If your eyeglass lenses look scratched, you may need to clean them differently. Here are great tips! http://www.allaboutvision.com/eyeglasses/how-to-clean-glasses.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

If meibomian gland dysfunction is causing your dry eyes, you may need more than OTC eye drops. Learn more. http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/meibomian-gland.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

What do we mean by the term 20/20 vision? This article explains. http://www.allaboutvision.com/eye-exam/2020-vision.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Nearly half of the world's population may be nearsighted by 2050, say researchers. http://www.allaboutvision.com/parents/myopia.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Stop wasting eye drops! If you have a hard time putting drops in your eyes, here are some great tips. http://www.allaboutvision.com/resources/applying-eye-drops.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Zika virus is now thought to cause retinal lesions in addition to microcephaly. Learn how to protect your family. http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/eye-news.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

A substance found in kale, spinach and other leafy greens may help protect you from glaucoma. Learn about a recent study. http://www.allaboutvision.com/nutrition/news.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Learn what snow blindness is and how to avoid this painful, scary eye condition. http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/snowblind.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Ditch the itch! Don't rub those itchy eyes - that can make them worse. Instead, see your eye care practitioner. http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/itchy-eyes.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

You've heard a lot about blue light from digital devices. Can it harm our eyes? Here's what we know. http://www.allaboutvision.com/cvs/blue-light.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Can you guess how many hours a day people are using digital devices? This new report on digital eye strain will make you think. http://www.allaboutvision.com/cvs/irritated.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

On-the-sidelines eye-tracking test may detect concussion faster than ever. (Watch the video for details.) http://www.allaboutvision.com/sports/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Flying champagne corks are super-dangerous for eyes. Here's a great video that will help you open sparkling beverages safely! http://www.allaboutvision.com/safety/eye-injury-prevent.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Ever thought about how climate change could affect our eyes? [Video] http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/eye-news.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Children with a lazy eye read more slowly, says study. One reason early eye exams are needed to detect amblyopia. http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/amblyopia.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Possibly thanks to healthier living, the number of new cases of diabetes has been falling lately. Less vision loss from diabetic retinopathy may follow. http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/diabetic-retinopathy-news.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Happy Thanksgiving!

I expect to see this one come up again this week, so I'm sharing it first. But really I just want to eat a whole pie and can't wait until Thanksgiving.
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You won't believe some of the items on this year's Worst Toys list. Some can cause significant injuries to eyes and other body parts. http://www.allaboutvision.com/toys-to-avoid/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Did you know that smoking can harm your vision? Learn how... http://www.allaboutvision.com/smoking/