Clairemont Optometry

04/25/2026

"A" is for Ortho-K

This is the topography map for one of my very best Ortho-K patients today. On the right eye, the movement of the epithelial cells overnight clearly resembles an "A".

I think the Ortho-K deity somewhere up there is trying to tell me something. If you look at the left eye, the topo pattern is not as "perfect" as the right eye, and also her Axial Length of the left eye increased slightly since last visit vs. the flat axial length of the right eye.

I told my little patient that "she got an A" for the exam today, and she goes "Yay".

I think I'll go "Yay" too. At least its' not an "F" 😅

04/23/2026

3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS and more are recalled.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/eye-drops-recall-3-1-million-fda-walgreens-cvs-brand-list/ #

A recent recall involved more than 3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold under multiple store and private-label brands at major retailers, including Walgreens and CVS, because of sterility concerns. The FDA classified it as a Class II recall, meaning the products may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, while the probability of serious harm is considered remote.

This also follows earlier FDA warnings about certain over-the-counter eye drops sold under major store brands due to the risk of eye infection in 2023 . Back then, the FDA already told consumers to stop using specific products because of contamination and manufacturing concerns.

For families in our myopia management program, this matters. Many of these kids are already asking a lot from their eyes every day with school, screens, contact lenses, and treatment plans that need consistency. Also for my dry eye patients, the surface of the eye is already irritated and vulnerable. That is why I tend to recommend brand-name solutions first.

Parents and patients should know that not all eye drops are equal, and not all artificial tears should be treated like interchangeable commodities. Sometimes the safer choice is also the smarter long-term choice, even though saving a few dollars is understandable.

I have been saying this for a long time in clinic, and this is just a reminder of one of the reasons why.

The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.

03/20/2026

When everyone is a little busy and can’t get to the phone Dr.Marr’s got you covered 😉📞

03/19/2026

Out of office: making memories instead of meetings 🎢

03/16/2026

Multilingual optical team activated! 😂👀🇻🇳🇲🇽🇺🇸

03/13/2026

Grandma may forget everything… but her vision is still 20/20. 👓❓

03/11/2026

Breaking news: Local healthcare worker found guilty of caring too much 🚓💀

Your honor, I plead guilty… to exceptional patient care 😌

03/07/2026

When IT have to get involved

02/02/2026

An 8-year-old girl came in recently for her OrthoK follow up to control her myopia , accompanied by mom.

During this visit, mom and I talked about the little one’s annual lens replacement coming up at the next appointment.

Midway, the little girl stopped us and said, “Can I make a request?”

When an 8-year-old start to talk like that , naturally I’m 100% curious. I thought she might ask for a snack (we have a lot for our myopia management kids).

Instead she gave me the cutest smile missing her two front teeth and said

“Can I have a pink lens and a purple lens next year?”

Her OrthoK lenses right now are the standard green and blue.

😆I love working with kids. 😁

Mom got excited about her 20/20 vision, I got excited about her stable axial length, the best for myopia management, and she wants to see the world in pink and purple . Win-Win-Win for everyone . ❤️

01/16/2026

These little jars are not “samples.” They are diagnostic contact lenses.

When a parent asks me, “Can my child do Ortho-K?” or “Is there a contact lens for my dry eye or irregular cornea?” this is what the fitting process actually looks like behind the scenes.

In my clinic, I keep multiple designs and parameters on hand because specialty contact lenses are not one-size-fits-all. The first lens we try is a starting point. Then we evaluate:
• How the lens sits on the eye (centration and alignment)
• Vision quality and stability
• Comfort
• Corneal health and safety over time

For kids and myopia management, the goal is not just “see 20/20.” The goal is to manage progression in a safe, repeatable way with consistent follow-up.

For adults who struggle with contact lens comfort, dryness, or complex prescriptions, the right design can be life-changing, but it still takes a careful fitting process.

This is the part most people never see. But it is the part that makes the result predictable.

01/07/2026

“The sun is free. It’s still there to be enjoyed.” – Margaret Atwood ☀️

Parents: Just a reminder to take your kids outside daily, especially now that we are in the winter.

Studies show myopia tends to progress faster during colder months, when kids stay indoors more.

Aim for at least 2 hours of outdoor sunlight a day, or 10–14 hours a week.
Even cloudy days count — the outdoor brightness is still much stronger than indoor light.

Sunlight is free, and it’s one of the simplest, most effective ways to help prevent myopia onset in children.

12/30/2025

Two brand NEW machines at Clairemont Optometry our Myopia Optometric PC Clinic. Where we specialize in myopia treatment.

Our 1st new Pentacam is advanced imaging system that creates detailed 3-D map of the eye helping us better manage myopia and design custom specialty contact lenses like Ortho K and Scleral lenses.

Our 2nd NEW machine the OCT (optical coherence tomography). Disadvantage imaging allows us to see detailed layers of the eyes, helping with early detection like macular degeneration, retinal detachment, early glaucoma, and monitoring the eye health condition

Thank you to our fabulous trainers, teaching us all the functions on our new toys! 🫶🏼

More insight, more precision, better care 🫂
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