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"When can I get contacts?" This familiar question often occurs around back-to-school time when a child may have a renewed emphasis on their appearance. Many who were once satisfied wearing glasses, now want to wear contact lenses. According to Encinitas Vision optometrist Dr. Stephen Moffett, parents need to judge a...

You can experience relief and enjoy comfortable vision again. by Optometrist Dr. Stephen Moffett Chronic or recurring eye dryness is one of the most common concerns expressed to me by my patients over age 40. Unlike occasional eye dryness that can be self-treated at home with eye drops, compresses, or...

Make great vision part of your competitive advantage! Visit Encinitas Vision Optometry for: * Precise vision correction * Sports safety eyewear * 1-day disposable contact lenses * Sport-specific tinted sun lenses * Vision training for elite performance * Urgent eye care Doctors of optometry Stephen J. Moffett and Michael Foyle...

20% Off Your LASIK Procedure with Student or Teacher I.D. NVISION Eye Centers, our LASIK partner, is offering students and teachers 20% off LASIK procedures performed by October 31st, 2022. To determine if you are a candidate for LASIK, contact our office to schedule a free consultation. (760) 634-1957 Your...

We are delighted to welcome long-time Solana Beach optometrist Dr. Michael Foyle, O.D. to Encinitas Vision Optometry! Effective August 1st, 2022, Dr. Foyle has merged his optometric practice with optometrist Dr. Stephen Moffett and has MOVED his office to Encinitas Vision Optometry. Dr. Foyle is now seeing his patients at...

Interested in having more than one pair of eyeglasses? Encinitas Vision invites you to take advantage of our 35% discount for multiple eyewear purchases made on the same day. Use the savings for a … a spare pair computer glasses designer prescription sunglasses prescription sports goggles or to expand your...

$20.00 OFF $100 | $50.00 OFF $200 | $75.00 OFF $300 | $100.00 OFF $400+ This April, save up to $100.00 on our in-stock and special order selection of sunglasses, including brands not typically discounted and prescription sun lenses.* #RayBan #Costa #Woow Acquire the designer shades you may have been...

Experienced optometrist Dr. Emily Tam joined Encinitas Vision in August 2021, and has been enthusiastically received by patients who appreciate her clinical thoroughness and approachable communication style. Dr. Tam provides full-scope family eye care to the Encinitas community, including diagnosis and management of ocular disease, contact lens care, and urgent...

E-Street Eyes has joined the full-service optometry practice of  Dr. Stephen Moffett of Encinitas Vision, and has moved to 282 N El Camino Real, Encinitas – less than three miles away near the Home Goods store. When practice owner Dr. Jeffrey Anshel made the decision to relocate his E-Street Eyes...

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma, a silent eye disease, is the most common form of irreversible blindness in the world. It is actually a group of diseases that causes progressive damage to the optic nerve.  Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that can lead to...

Each year during the month of January we recognize World Braille Day which gives us the opportunity to take a moment and appreciate the incredible gift that Braille has given to those who are blind or suffer from vision loss.  What is Braille? Braille is a tactile representation of letters...

Nerf Guns: Popular, Projectile... Safe? With the newest Nerf guns and blasters reigning at the top of lists for the most popular toys this holiday season, many parents are excited to surprise their kids (or their spouses) with these coveted toy weapons. There is, in fact a whole culture behind these...

Whether you live in a climate with cold winter weather or you are planning a ski trip up north, winter can be a challenge if you suffer from dry eyes. Dry, cool air, cold winds and even drier indoor heating can cause eye irritation, burning, itchiness and redness, and sometimes...

Diabetes is becoming much more prevalent around the globe. According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 425 million adults were living with diabetes in the year 2017 and 352 million more people were at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. By 2045 the number of people diagnosed is expected to...

Brush Up Before You Dress Up Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year for children and adults alike. When else do you get to dress up as anyone (or anything) you want, socialize with friends and eat lots of treats? Nevertheless, lurking behind those costumes and...

Regular exercise is an essential component of overall health and wellness. It is proven that exercise reduces sickness and disease; it increases strength, immunity, and mental health; and it also helps regulate bodily functions and maintain a healthy weight. Research shows that exercise can lower our risk of chronic conditions...

What Is Progressive Myopia? Nearsightedness or myopia is one of the most prevalent eye disorders worldwide and its incidence is increasing. In fact by 2050, myopia is projected to affect half of the world’s population! Many children diagnosed with nearsightedness (myopia) experience a consistent worsening of their vision as they...

An online eye test may seem like a convenient way to check your vision or get an eyeglass prescription but beware, these tests aren’t all they are chocked up to be. In fact, they may even be dangerous.  What is an online eye test really testing?  An online eye test...

Healthy eyes and good vision are essential for your child’s growth and development. In fact, learning is 80% visual, which means a child’s success in school, athletics and many other aspects of life can be impacted by poor vision. Good vision goes beyond how far you can see, and also...

It’s almost back to school time for college students and whether this is your first time away from home or you are already a pro, you want to be prepared with as much knowledge as possible to live safely on your own. This knowledge includes eye and vision safety, as...

While it may seem like a harmless action, rubbing your eyes can actually cause a lot of damage. There are a number of different reasons that people rub their eyes and for the most part, it does more harm than good. While rubbing your eyes might feel really good in...

Migraine Awareness Month: An ocular migraine is any migraine headache that involves a visual disturbance such as flashes of light, seeing stars or zigzags or the appearance of blind spots in the visual field. Ocular migraines can interfere with your ability to go about your daily tasks such as driving,...

Sure, sunglasses might add the final touches to your chic ensemble, but the real reason to purchase your shades is to protect your eyes from the sun. Not only does glare from the sun make it difficult to see, but the UV rays it reflects can cause permanent damage to...

Vision is a critical component to succeed as an athlete and this doesn’t just mean having 20/20 vision. There are a number of visual processes that are involved in optimal sports performance, whether you are playing a weekly little league game or competing in professional sports.   The eyes and the...

While we all know that regular eye exams can help detect warning signs of disease and prevent vision loss, many people fail to seek medical attention when there is an acute problem with the eye. In fact, only about half of Americans that are at risk for serious vision loss...

April is Women’s Eye Health Month in the USA and May is Healthy Vision month in Canada too, so let’s take the opportunity to look at some tips for maintaining eye and vision health, with a special focus on women.  Statistically, women are more at risk than men for eye...

If you want strong, healthy eyes and clear vision for life, a major step you can take is to protect your eyes from UV radiation.  Wearing proper eye protection from the sun reduces the risk of a number of eye diseases and other conditions that are caused or worsened by...

We all experience the occasional eyelid twitch, which is when the muscle of the eyelid spasms involuntarily. Usually, it comes and goes without intervention and while sure, it can be irritating, is a twitching eyelid ever something to be concerned about? An eyelid twitch, also known as a myokymia, can...

We invite you to take a look around our new site to get to know our practice and learn about eye and vision health. You will find a wealth of information about our optometrists, our staff and our services, as well as facts and advice about how to take care...

Conjunctivitis, also called pink eye, is one of the most frequently seen eye diseases, especially in kids. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria or even allergies to pollen, chlorine in swimming pools, and ingredients in cosmetics, or other irritants, which touch the eyes. Some forms of conjunctivitis might be...

Infant Eyesight Despite nine months of growth in utero, babies are not born with fully developed eyes and vision - just like they can't walk or talk yet. Over the first few months of life, their visual systems continue to progress, stimulated by their surroundings. Babies will develop the ability...

It’s that time of the year again. Each February, the optometric community bands together to create awareness about age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is a leading cause of vision loss for people 50 years and older; early detection plays a key role in the outcome of the disease. That’s why...

At this time of year when the sun sets early, many people are affected by night blindness. Night blindness or nyctalopia refers to difficulty seeing at night or in poor or dim lighting situations. It can be caused by a number of underlying conditions, sometimes completely benign and sometimes as a...

It’s that time of year again. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, a time set aside each year to create awareness about this potentially devastating disease. The reason awareness about glaucoma is so important is because as its nickname, The Sneak Thief of Sight, describes, the disease often causes permanent...