More Lovely Comments

We are so fortunate here at The Eye Studio to be blessed with exceptional patients. Every now and then we get a lovely comment to remind us why we do what we do. Why is that? For you, of course! Here are some of those comments:

"Every experience has been overwhelmingly positive and I've referred more than one person to go to The Eye Studio. Dr Tsai is terrific and the optical staff are always helpful as well as extremely good at helping to pick out glasses!"

"My experiences with The Eye Studio have been exceptional, from friendliness, courtesy, and knowledge of staff and doctors to retail selection. I will definitely recommend to others."

"The Doctors and staff are all super. Professional, friendly, thorough, I've been extremely pleased with the quality of service and my confidence in both doctors couldn't be higher."

"The best part of my visit was seeing the photos of my eyes and having Dr. Thomas explain everything to me and pointing out the maculae and the optic nerve. I've had glasses for over 20 years and this was by far my best eye exam. Thanks!"

Thanks, everyone! You're lovely, and we appreciate it every day.

Dry Eye Spotlight: Tranquileyes

Dry eye is a serious condition that is now coming into the forefront of primary eye care. Over 50 million Americans suffer from dry eyes, whether it be lowered natural tear production, or their tear film evaporates too quickly because of their environment or allergies. Many other factors can also be involved, like contact lens use and exposure to smoke. Whatever the reason, if left unattended dry eye can lead to scarring of the cornea and even in some cases vision loss. Dry eye is often treated with rewetting drops, or medications like Restasis, which stimulates natural tear production. Closely monitored care can lead to life-changing results, and we here at The Eye Studio are always looking for new ways to deliver those results to our patients.

Today I want to focus on a product that may help you find relief from dry eyes: Tranquileyes. Just like our skin needs to be rehydrated, our eyes need a break from harsh dry air. The Tranquileyes system shields the eyes from the outside world, either while you sleep or just to take a break during the day. It can be used as hot or cold compresses and with herbal remedies to soothe your irritated eyes. The mask traps moisture in the eyes, rather than letting it escape into the air. Comforting foam cushions the eyes and promotes healing and natural tear production. It can be used in conjunction with Restasis and rewetting drops to attack the problem from many angles, and the kit is customizable with washable covers in many different prints and colors. Stop by to check it out, or look it up online: http://www.eyeeco.com/

Sharing the Love

It's a sunny May morning. A warm breeze is wafting down 9th Ave and with it warm feelings from our wonderful patients. Allow me to share some:

I really appreciate the personal, friendly service I always receive from your office, and have recommended you to several friends who are now patients too. Thanks for the great service.

You guys are amazing--so friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I look forward to my annual visit because I know I'll always get royal treatment and leave with some new fabulous glasses! Thanks for everything.

We always appreciate the staff's willingness to assist us with adjustments to glasses, insurance questions and overall needs and satisfaction. They are all very customer service oriented and fantastic helpers - thanks!

I can't really suggest anything - the Eye Studio was really excellent in every way. They were SO helpful with insurance which is usually a nightmare and they were very patient with me considering I am very uncomfortable with eye things. :) This has been my best eye exam and I would easily recommend them to others.

We are so thankful for the support we get from our patients, and we love that our care for them gets reciprocated in such a lovely way. Thanks a ton!

Andy Wolf is Here!

Come in and check it out, Andy Wolf is officially here! Check it out in person or online: www.andywolf-eyewear.com

New Product: Andy Wolf Eyewear

At The Eye Studio we endeavor to introduce our customers to products that we believe will stand up to the test of time. One of the problems is weeding out the gimmicks in search of something real that will last. Andy Wolf Eyewear is no gimmick. These frames are meticulously handmade, from drawing to prototype to the finished product. It may take a little bit more time to make a product like this--aging the acetate, carving out the shape of the frame using templates, hand finishing and polishing--but the end result is worth all of the effort. These frames feel real and timeless, a quality that is important in the ever-changing world of eye fashions, many of which can be fleeting fads. We believe that Andy Wolf is here to stay. The frames should arrive at the store within the next two weeks, for now you can check out their story and some videos of the production process at www.andywolf-eyewear.com.

New eyewear: Official US Open Sunglasses by MODO

The US Open doesn't start until August 30th, but it's never too early for true fans to get a head start on their favorite tournament with some official US Open swag. For the first time The Eye Studio is proud to carry the exclusive US Open Performance sunglasses manufactured by MODO! These new sunglasses come with a protective US Open logo hard shell case and microfiber cleaning cloth. These non-prescription sunglasses were designed with tennis in mind, with High Chromatic Definition lenses that intensify natural color contrasts, improving reaction time. An oleophobic and hydrophobic lens surface repels water, moisture, grease, and fingerprints, while the anti-reflective coating reduces reflections, improving visual comfort in the bright sun. Super light-weight and affordable, these frames were made well for all kinds of sports, not just tennis. Come in and check them out!

New Arrivals: Sunglasses!

We continue the series of new frame arrivals with some scintillating sunglass styles.

First up is one of our favorite new brands here at The Eye Studio, Eco. Made of 95% post- and pre-consumer recycled content, but not sacrificing the cool factor. Check it out at www.eco-optics.com. Here is mod. 107 in red:

Next we have a beautiful new Lafont sunglass, Daisy, in a black/white carved pattern. Cute and catty:

And finally for your viewing pleasure is a very limited Ice Blue color of Paul Frank's Sans Soleil. This is #56 of 150:

iZon: Not Just Hi-Def, Safer Too

Here at The Eye Studio we get really excited about these new iZon HD lenses because they offer a clarity never before possible in prescription eyeglasses. By scanning the surface of the eye and picking up irregularities in shape they can actually compensate for problems unique to individual eyes, not just mathematically similar to a pre-measured "power." It's something you really have to see to believe, and it's hard as eye care professionals not to get excited about it.

Well, now there's a new reason to get excited. In a third-party testing environment, iZon has been shown to be safer for driving at night than conventional eyeglass lenses. Here's what they said:

In nighttime driving tests, using an FDA validated night driving simulator, iZon High Resolution Lenses significantly improved nighttime driving performance over conventional glasses. iZon wearers driving at 55 MPH, under glare conditions, were able to detect, recognize and react to a pedestrian in the road on average 20 feet faster. This represents a significant safety margin, and quite possibly, the difference between life and death.

Read more about iZon and how you can get clearer, crisper vision at the iZon website.

We Love Our Patients!

Our patients are always sending us the most wonderful comments, so we thought we'd share a few with you. For privacy reasons, of course, we cannot share names of our lovely patients, but you know who you are, and we thank you!

"I was very pleased with the service I received and the time/care invested by the doctor and staff."

"I rated The Eye Studio as excellent and then upgraded my evaluation to "exceeded my expectations" when Dr. Thomas phoned me to ask about well being."

"The best eye care service I've ever received. I will most definitely encourage friends and family members to visit this office. The staff far exceeded my expectations."

"Your office blew my expectations away! Your use of the website was extremely helpful. I submitted my appointment schedule and was contacted within 20 minutes and schedule for an appointment the next day. I was very surprised at how quickly you were able to see me. Your office has a great comfort and feel! The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. They were able to answer my questions and explained everything they were doing. They even offered to take my coats! The doctor was very friendly, nice, and knowledgeable. I felt at ease through the whole appointment. My overall experience was great. I would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a new eye doctor."

And we recommend you all as fantastic patients! Thanks again for all the kind words. We love you!

New arrivals!

Happy April, everyone! Spring has sprung with a wide variety of new frames from some of our most popular frame lines, like Paul Smith's excellent vintage throwback, Morse:



Phillip Lim's 3.1 collection brings us one of our new favorites, Tula, in Crystal and Red:



And finally we have Tom Ford's TF5116, a lovely retro frame in black: