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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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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Every four years, the Winter Olympics captivate the world. Athletes fly down mountains and glide across frozen rinks. Yet, one key factor often stays in the background. Vision drives every move. Without clear eyesight, performance drops fast. Even a small blur can cause mistakes. Because of this, eye care matters more than many people think. […]
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When Stranger Things premiered, it pulled viewers into a world filled with shadows, flickering lights, and unanswered questions. From the very beginning, the show focused on what people could not see at first. As a result, hidden threats existed just beneath the surface. With a new Stranger Things spin-off expanding the universe, the story of […]
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SAN JOSE, CA – Dr. William To has been recognized as a Top Optometrist in the San Jose, CA region by Best in Medicine Magazine for 2026. His dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence in Optometry has set him apart from his peers, earning him this distinguished honor. Dr. To will be be featured in […]
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Many people wear glasses. However, some want clear vision. First, WAVE Ortho-K helps. It works while you sleep. Ortho-K reshapes the cornea. The cornea is the clear front of the eye. WAVE lenses improve this. They use precise mapping. They also use high-quality materials. As a result, vision improves fast. Also, eyes feel comfortable. What […]
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Vision Changes With Age Vision changes as we age. Because of this, reading small text feels harder. Also, screens can tire your eyes. So, even simple tasks feel difficult. That is why Varilux® by Essilor helps. In short, these lenses help your eyes work better. Essilor makes eye lenses. And Essilor has many years of […]
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Originally published by Dr. Atean Asslani, OD. Medically reviewed and updated by Dr. Tina Shafa, OD. Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, has reached epidemic proportions among children and teens worldwide. In fact, studies show that more than 40% of American young people now struggle with myopia. The concerning part? This number is rising dramatically each […]
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Originally published by Dr. Atean Asslani, OD. Medically reviewed and updated by Dr. Tina Shafa, OD. Have you noticed that reading small print has become more difficult? Perhaps you hold your phone at arm’s length or struggle with restaurant menus in dim lighting. If you’re over 40, you’re likely experiencing presbyopia—a natural yet frustrating change […]
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