Macro side-view profile of a light hazel eye showing a cone-like corneal protrusion typical of keratoconus.

Managing Keratoconus With Diabetes

How To Manage Keratoconus With Diabetes? Have you or a member of your family been diagnosed with Keratoconus? It is an eye disease that you should be aware of because it can impair your vision. That is why DeCarlo Optometry Placentia is here to assist you. We’ve helped countless people who have been diagnosed with […]

Female optometrist inspecting a male patient's eye health using a slit lamp biomicroscope in a brightly lit examination room.

How Often Should You Have An Eye Exam?

What to Expect When Getting an Eye Exam Regular eye exams are performed by our eye doctor at DeCarlo Optometry Placentia. Since 1989, we have been providing the highest quality eye care. So, when you visit our clinic, you can rest assured that you’ll be in good hands. We provide regular eye exams as well as various types of vision tests and […]

Woman undergoing eye exam to evaluate a red spot on your eye using professional ophthalmic diagnostic equipment.

Finding The Best Optometrist In Placentia CA

Where To Find The Best Optometrist? If you need an optometrist nearby, you may be wondering how to go about finding the best one for you. There are many optometrists out there, and it can be challenging to determine which one is right for you. The best eye doctor is not always easy to find.  […]

3D anatomical model of an eyeball inside the eye socket featuring a highlighted cone-shaped bulging cornea labeled Keratoconus.

Top Keratoconus Specialists Near Me In Placentia CA

Identifying Keratoconus Taking away our sight is one of the darkest situations we may encounter. Not seeing our face again, and everything around us feels like we cannot handle anything. To avoid this, let us educate ourselves: What is Keratoconus? At DeCarlo Optometry we specialize in Keratocunus! Keratoconus is a two-sided moderate infection of the cornea. […]

Macro close-up photo of a blue human eye with noticeable redness and inflamed blood vessels on the sclera.

Remedies For Red Eyes (7 Simple Tips That Will Help)

What To Do If You Have Red Eyes There are many different kinds of red eyes. Researchers use the term “red-eye” to describe red, irritated, and bloodshot eyes. Under the surface of the eye, small blood vessels enlarge or become inflamed, resulting in redness. An inflammatory response occurs when something irritates the eye.  Depending on […]

Macro close-up photo of a human eye with a prominent subconjunctival hemorrhage causing a distinct red patch of blood on the sclera.

19 Reasons For Having Red And Bloodshot Eyes

Red Eyes: What Causes Them Bloodshot eyes are something many of us will experience at some point in our lives. The itching, drying, and soreness of our eyes make them extremely uncomfortable. Red eyes can be caused by numerous factors.  It is usually harmless to treat a red eye with over-the-counter medications or home remedies. […]

View from behind a woman in a pink top using an occluder to cover one eye while reading a Snellen eye testing chart mounted on a wall.

Eye Exams Are Important For Everyone, Here’s Why!

Importance Of Eye Exams The purpose of eye exams isn’t always to clean the eyes or determine if contact lenses or spectacles are necessary. The optical exams are usually intended to test your eyesight. Every person neglects their eyes the most and optical exams address this issue just as they would with any other part […]

A woman resting her chin and forehead against a slit lamp frame while undergoing a clinical eye examination.

A Regularly Eye Exam Is Best For Your Health

Getting A Regular Eye Exam For Your Kids Is Crucial It is imperative that we all have an eye exam regularly. This is even more important for children. Children should have an vision exam from as young as 6 months. At the ages of 3 and 6 their eyes should be examined again. Need an […]

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