Originally published by Dr. Atean Asslani, OD. Medically reviewed and updated by Dr. Tina Shafa, OD. Your eyes work hard every day, yet many people believe they would know right away if they needed glasses. Blurry vision seems like it should be obvious. However, vision changes often happen slowly. Because of this, the brain learns […]
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San Ramon, CA – Optical Illusions: An Optometric Practice is voted as Bronze Optometrists in 2025 by CommunityVotes in the San Ramon Community. This esteemed recognition highlights the eye care clinic’s unwavering commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction in eye care and eye wear in their San Ramon practice location. “Thank you to CommunityVotes in […]
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Dr. William To and Dr. Katalina Yandell from Optical Illusions: An Optometric Practice have been selected as two of twelve delegates representing the Santa Clara County Optometric Society (SCCOS) at the 2026 House of Delegates hosted by the California Optometric Association (COA). This prestigious role allows them to represent optometrists throughout Santa Clara County at […]
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Originally published by Dr. Atean Asslani, OD. Medically reviewed and updated by Dr. Tina Shafa, OD. Getting contact lenses is exciting. However, it can also feel a little scary. You may wonder what will happen next. You may also worry about comfort. In some cases, you may even feel nervous about touching your eyes. Fortunately, […]
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Originally published by Dr. Atean Asslani, OD. Medically reviewed and updated by Dr. Tina Shafa, OD. Contact lenses make life easier. They give you clear vision without glasses. They also feel light and natural. However, not all contact lenses work the same way. Some are worn once and thrown away. Others are cleaned and reused. […]
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When most people think about the flu, they picture fever, chills, body aches, and days spent under a blanket. What they don’t picture is their vision. Yet every year, during flu season, patients walk into optometry offices describing red, irritated eyes, blurred vision, light sensitivity, and discomfort they didn’t expect. They assume it’s allergies or […]
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Dr. William To and Dr. Katalina Yandell from Optical Illusions: An Optometric Practice were honored at the 2026 House of Delegates hosted by the the California Optometric Association (COA). Serving as two delegates of Santa Clara County Optometric Society (SCCOS), they also received special recognition from the American Optometric Association (AOA) with a prestigious AOA-PAC […]
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Demodex and dry eyes are often linked. If your eyes burn, itch, or feel gritty, the problem may start at the lash line. Many makeup habits can make demodex-related irritation worse over time. Most people reach for eye drops first. However, drops only relieve surface dryness. They do not treat eyelid inflammation. When the lids […]
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Originally published by Dr. Atean Asslani, OD. Medically reviewed and updated by Dr. Tina Shafa, OD. Blue light is everywhere. Screens dominate our daily lives. Phones, laptops, tablets, and TVs are constant. Therefore, many people try glasses or contacts that claim to block high-energy blue light. However, confusion often follows interest. Marketing can be loud. […]
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Choosing an eye doctor can feel stressful. This is even true when you or your child needs extra care or patience for theie eye exams. Many people worry about how their child will handle an exam. Others worry about being understood. At Optical Illusions, care starts with listening. Appointments move at a calm pace. Children […]
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