Vision benefits are usually covered for adult patients under a health plan with certain Medi-Cal benefits. Children with Medi-Cal benefits are also covered for the following care. Routine eye exam and eyeglasses once every 24 months All beneficiaries are eligible for a routine eye exam which checks the health of the eyes and tests for an […]
You have only two eyes, so it is important to take care of them correctly. Routine examinations will ensure that your eyes are healthy and that you have the correct prescription in your glasses or contact lenses, if needed. Sometimes your eyes can become diseased or have problems. Some of those times can signify an […]
The saying goes that you only have two eyes, so you need to make sure you take good care of them. Life is much better when you can see clearly. Eye infections and other diseases can make you very miserable, especially if your eyes are itchy and inflamed. To ensure you have healthy eyes, here […]
Contact lenses are great for most people. People enjoy the freedom of not wearing their eyeglasses. However, if you don’t take good care of your lenses, you are more likely to suffer from eye infections and other diseases. Here are some tips for caring for your contact lenses: Wash your hands thoroughly before handling your […]
Pharmacy aisles are well stocked with eye products, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the best remedies for vision problems.
Check out these 10 simple ways to keep your eyes sharp and healty. Follow this expert advice so you can see clearly for years to come. (Because hindsight is not always 20/20)
Once you need glasses, the fun begins! Being faced with so many options when it comes to your frames may cause you to feel overwhelmed, especially if you haven’t worn glasses before. When you finally settle on some frames, you need to decide what types of lenses you want. There are many choices to ensure […]
LASIK vision correction can be a wonderful thing—if you want to get rid of your glasses for good! Many people have had wonderful success with it, and it is becoming a popular surgery as more and more people want to lose their glasses. However, it is still a surgery, and before you get it you […]
If you have decided to try contacts, the experience can feel like a whole new world. There are so many types of contacts that the decision can be quite confusing, though your ophthalmologist will help you decide which types of contacts would be best for you. It never hurts to be informed, so here are […]
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Welcome to Community Eye Center Optometry’s website, officially it is our first appearance online in 2014. Dr. Hilary L. Hawthorne and the Community Eye Center Optometry team strive to provide the best optometric services. We invite you to browse this newly-crafted website, learn more about optometry, and request that you to join our patient family by scheduling an appointment for an eye examination at our Los Angeles office.
It’s been comforting to know that Community Eye Center Optometry operates as a full service eye health and vision care provider that’ll greet and welcome all families who seek comprehensive eye care, need relief for eye emergencies, or simply prefer their lifelong treatment as part of the scheduled (or walk-in) appointments. Patients throughout the Los Angeles area have come to recognize Community Eye Center Optometry as a family-based practice because they know they will receive the personal attention and professional care that is our foundation. Dr. Hawthorne and her team are dedicated to keeping patients comfortable and well-informed about their health at all times. At Community Eye Center Optometry, we will explain every exam, introduce new technologies for care, and recommend quality materials because we strive to answer all of our patient’s questions and concerns.
