Santa Clara, CA – Optical Illusions: An Optometric Practice is voted as Platinum Optometrists in 2025 by CommunityVotes in the Santa Clara 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 Jose practice location. “Thank you to CommunityVotes in […]
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Most people think an eye exam is about reading letters on a chart. But long before you say “one is better or two is better,” your optometrist is already gathering critical information about your eyes, your vision, and your overall health. One of the most important tools behind that process is Retinoscopy. While it may […]
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Originally published by Dr. Atean Asslani, OD. Medically reviewed and updated by Dr. Tina Shafa, OD. Vision screenings are common in schools across the country. Each year, children line up to read letters from a chart. If they see enough letters, they pass. If they do not, a note is sent home. At first, school […]
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In a split second, everything can change. One moment, your vision is clear, your day unfolding as planned. The next, a sharp pain, a blur, a flash of panic—and the terrifying realization that your sight may be at risk. Eye injuries are not dramatic plot twists reserved for action films. They are real, they are […]
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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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Originally published by Dr. Atean Asslani, OD. Medically reviewed and updated by Dr. Tina Shafa, OD. As parents, we make sure our kids see the doctor, the dentist, and get their hearing checked. But many families are surprised to learn that children also need regular eye exams, even if they do not complain about their […]
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