Medically reviewed by Dr. William To, OD. Have you ever caught a ball without thinking? Have you ever poured a drink without missing the cup? These simple tasks rely on depth perception. Depth perception helps you understand distance. It allows you to know what is close and what is far away. This skill helps you […]
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SAN MATEO, CA – Optical Illusions of San Mateo: An Optometric Practice has been named a “Best of Bay Area” Finalist for Best Optometry Centers in 2026 by SFGATE. This esteemed recognition highlights Optical Illusions’ exceptional dedication to providing outstanding eye care and their commitment to excellence in patient care and family services in their […]
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You can still read. You can still drive. Your glasses seem fine. So, do you really need a new prescription every year? Yes, you do. Many people wait until their vision becomes blurry. However, that is not the best plan. Your eyes can change in small ways. You may not notice those changes right away. […]
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Most people know that glasses help blurry vision. However, some glasses do something different. Prism glasses help the eyes work together. They do not make images sharper. Instead, they move images. As a result, the eyes do not need to work as hard. For many people, prism glasses reduce eye strain. In addition, they can […]
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SAN RAMON, CA – Optical Illusions: An Optometric Practice is proud to announce that its San Ramon location has been recognized with multiple Platinum Awards by CommunityVotes in San Ramon 2026. These Platinum Awards recognize Optical Illusions of San Ramon as 1st place winners in four different categories: Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, Optometrists, and Sunglasses. CommunityVotes […]
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As eye care professionals, one of the most common concerns we hear from parents is, “My child hasn’t complained about their vision, so everything must be fine, right?” Unfortunately, that is not always the case.Many childhood eye conditions develop without obvious symptoms, and one of the most important of these is amblyopia, commonly known as […]
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Strabismus, often called “crossed eyes” is a condition where the eyes do not line up properly. Instead of working together as a team, one eye may look straight ahead while the other turns inward, outward, upward, or downward. As a result, the brain may struggle to combine the two images into one clear picture. Over […]
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Originally published by Dr. Atean Asslani, OD. Medically reviewed and updated by Dr. Tina Shafa, OD. Most people think an eye exam only checks vision. However, it does more. In fact, your eyes can show early signs of health problems, often before symptoms start. Because the visual system connects to the rest of the body, […]
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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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