Your Eyes Deserve
True Comfort
Dealing with the symptoms of dry eyes can be frustrating and can cause you to struggle in performing daily activities that require the use of your vision. Experiencing itching, watering, and irritation is not pleasant, and you shouldn’t have to put up with that kind of discomfort.
The good news is that relief is available, and the friendly and professional team at Optical Illusions is here to help.
Book a Dry Eye Consultation today.

What Causes
Dry Eyes?

The first step in determining the best treatment for your dry eyes is diagnosing the underlying cause. There are various reasons that you may be experiencing dry eyes, but the effectiveness of your tears will always play a key factor: If your eyes are feeling dry or irritated, either you aren’t producing an adequate quantity of tears, or the tears you’re producing aren’t high enough quality.
Tears consist of 3 main components: water, mucous, and oils. If any one of these 3 components is not present in the necessary amounts or in a high enough quality, it can lead to dry eye syndrome.
Some causes of dry eyes include:
- Persistent allergies
- Meibomian gland dysfunction
- A dry climate
- Medication usage
- Auto-immune Conditions


Expert Dry Eye Treatment
Ocular Surface Wellness Programs
How can Optical Illusions help you produce better tears to reduce and prevent the
symptoms of dry eye?
Ocular Surface Disease therapy is customized to each individuals needs requiring a mix of both at home and in-office treatments.
Classic Wellness
For those with Mild to Moderate dry eye symptoms or for dry eye
prevention. Includes:
- All wellness related exams
- One ZEST Treatment
- One Optase Dry Eye Kit
- Two LLLT Treatments
- One TearCare Treatment
Essential Wellness
For those with Moderate to Severe dry eye symptoms or for dry
- All wellness related exams
- Two ZEST Treatments
- Two Optase Dry Eye Kits
- Four LLLT Treatments
- One Tearcare Treatment
Deluxe Wellness
For those with Moderate to Severe dry eye symptoms, seeking relief
throughout the year. Includes:
- All wellness related exams
- Two ZEST Treatments
- Two Optase Dry Eye Kits
- Four LLLT Treatments
- One Tearcare Treatment
- Maintenance Option
- Two LLLT’s or One TearCare
Your Personalized Solution
Optical Illusions proudly offers a variety of dry eye treatments and therapies to best suit your needs. Through the use of cutting-edge technology like the Equinox Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) and TearCare System, we can treat your specific issues related to dry and irritated eyes.
When it comes to treating dry eye syndrome there is no “one-size-fits-all” solution, and our team will work with you to find the treatment option that works best for you.
Some of our treatments include:
Artificial Tears & Medicated Eye Drops
Artificial tears are a special type of eye drop that can provide the moisture and lubrication that your eyes may be lacking.
Medicated eye drops are a different kind of eye drop compared to artificial tears in that they are medicated specifically to stimulate tear production.
Oasis Punctal Plugs
Our team is specially trained in inserting special devices, known as punctal plugs, into the duct openings of your eyes. These plugs are designed to help manage how quickly your tears drain, allowing your tears to stay on your eyes longer. This process ensures that your eyes stay hydrated and comfortable.
This procedure can be done in our office and only takes a few minutes to complete.
Optase Hyaluronic Acid-Based Eyedrops
We are proud to feature a range of Optase dry eye products. These special eye drops are designed with hyaluronic acid—a chemical that binds to and retains any water it contacts, even your tears! By holding on to the moisture provided by these products, your eyes can start experiencing the comfort that they deserve.
Optase Heating Masks & Lid Wipes
One of the most common problems we treat in dry eye therapy is meibomian gland dysfunction. This condition can lead to blockages in the glands of your eyelids, which are responsible for producing the oils that prevent your tears from evaporating.
Heating masks and lid wipe treatments can help eliminate these blockages to help allow a healthy flow of oils to your tear film. We offer these treatments in-office or as products you can take home for your own personal use!
Zocular Eyelid System Treatment
Zocular Eye System Treatment (ZEST) is an in-office lid cleaning treatment that deeply cleans the margins of your eyelids. This procedure is a noninvasive, comfortable treatment that will help improve the flow of oils from your meibomian glands, directly targeting issues related to meibomian gland dysfunction and blepharitis.
Omega-3 Supplements
Certain dietary supplements rich in omega-3s can help manage dry eye symptoms. These supplements can improve oil production from your meibomian glands while simultaneously decreasing inflammation around your eyes.
Marco Equinox Low Level Light Therapy
The Equinox LLLT mask utilizes medical grade LEDs for light modulation, a photobiomodulation technology that is indicated for the application periorbital heat to the eyelids to treat conditions such as Meibomian Gland Disfunction (MGD), Blepharitis, Chalazion, and Stye.
Sight Sciences TearCare Thermal System
The TearCare System is a heat and expression device designed to leverage intelligent therapeutic heat and expression to evacuate obstructive Meibomian Gland Disease (MGD)
Find a Solution Today
If you are interested in dry eye therapy, contact us today for friendly care and an experience that will put your eyes at ease.
Dry Eye Questionnaire
Are you unsure if you’re suffering from dry eye? Our questionnaire can help you find the answer!
Our Locations
San Mateo
- Phone: 650.431.2852
- Fax: 650.341.8565
- Email: [email protected]
- 194 Hillsdale Shopping Center
- San Mateo, CA 94403
Our Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
San Jose
- Phone: 408.502.5020
- Fax: 408.502.5020
- Email: [email protected]
- 377 Santana Row, Suite #1115
- San Jose, CA 95128
Our Hours
- Monday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
San Ramon
- Phone: 925.725.1745
- Fax: 925.725.1745
- Email: [email protected]
- 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road, Suite #1104
- San Ramon, CA 94583
Our Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Juneau
- Phone: 907.789.3175
- Fax: 844.903.4362
- Email: [email protected]
- 9309 Glacier Hwy, Suite A103
- Juneau, AK 99801
Our Hours
- Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday-Sunday: Closed
- : [Closed from 12-1pm for lunch]

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Family Eye Exams

An eye exam is an essential part of preventive health care. At Optical Illusions, we invest in industry-leading diagnostic technology that gives us an unprecedented view of your eye health and vision.
With this technology, we can provide truly personalized and comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages.
Access high-quality eye care from a team that genuinely cares.



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