Information for Patients

We carry a variety of popular frame brands such as Maui Jim and Tomato Glasses for kids but also have a large selection of independent frame lines such as Masunaga, 141, Etnia Barcelona, Salt Optics and L.A. Eye Works. These smaller frame companies use high quality materials and often hand-assemble and hand-finish their products. Read more about the unique stories behind these brands.

For your comfort and convenience, we will provide you temporary sunglass shades to ease your light sensitivity and you should find that your distance vision is minimally affected by the dilation . Although the eye exam will not last more than an hour, the effects of the dilation drops can last 3-4 hours so we suggest scheduling your eye exam near the end of your work day or on a day that you are not needing to read alot of print for 3-4 hours. If you have had difficulty driving after having your eyes dilated in the past, it may be helpful to arrange a ride home.

In dim lighting, most peoples' pupils are no larger than 5 or 6 millimeters. Because of this, the view into the back of the eye may be restricted. By instilling eye drops that dilate a person's pupils (the medicine relaxes the muscle that constricts the pupil), a much more comprehensive evaluation of the health inside the eye can be performed. The effects of the eye drops include light sensitivity and blurring of a person's reading vision. We recommend regular dilated eye exams for healthy adults and yearly dilated eye exams for adults over 60, those with existing eye conditions and diabetics.