Got Your Eye on Halloween? Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley CA does!

Halloween greetings from Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley! May frightful fun be yours this Wednesday.

Anyone who has ever celebrated Halloween has had a favorite type of costume. Some dress as monsters, some as cowboys or princesses, and others parade around in clown costumes.

At Site for Sore Eyes, we’re partial to anything and everything that has an ‘eye theme’. (Shocking right?!) Whether one wears the standard glasses-big nose-mustache-bushy eyebrows, or goes all out for the Austin Powers look (complete with psychedelic costume), funky-looking eyewear can make for an eye-catching look on Halloween.

Now let us get really sophisticated and take a look at costume contacts. Even we were taken aback by the variety of different looks and styles that appeal to the VERY hard-core Halloween fan. Cats of all colors, gremlins, psychos, you name it…it’s out there!

For those who go the more traditional route, there are basic masks, with cutouts at the eyes, so you can see where you are going while on the Halloween prowl. Cover your face, put on makeup, but make sure your eyes are safe! Even if you wear the aforementioned wild contact lenses, don’t get so caught up in your Halloween fever that you do any damage to your eyes (by way of makeup, eyebrow/eyelash pencil, or anything else).

Don’t play tricks with your vision. Treat them to as lasting and healthy a life as possible.

Your Child + An Eye Exam at Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley = A Successful School Year

Was an eye exam included in your son or daughter’s back-to-school preparations? If you’re like most parents across the United States, you probably only purchased new supplies and clothes for your children’s return to the classroom. Fortunately, it is not too late to take the preventative measure of an eye exam at Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley.

Although it’s only one month into the school year, there are palpable signs that it’s time for your child to see an optician.

Does your child…
- Hold a book closer than normal?
- Sit too close to the television?
- Squint often?
- Perform below his or her potential in school?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, it could be a direct result of your child’s vision. Twenty-five percent of school-age children have vision problems, according to the American Optometric Association. If your son or daughter is falling behind at school, don’t let frustration takeover; instead, schedule an appointment with your neighborhood Site for Sore Eyes optician for a professional eye exam.

This healthcare appointment should be treated with as much importance as any other doctor’s visit, since unidentified vision problems can impair the growth and development of children. In fact, problems such as lazy eye are best treated if they are detected and corrected as early as possible, while the child's vision system is still developing.

And remember, even if your children already wear prescription glasses, they should still have an annual checkup by an eye doctor to screen for vision changes.

Things to Do near Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley CA in October

October does not get the credit it deserves as a month of fun and enjoyment. The staff of Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley came to this conclusion after years of witnessing the many kids who come in to our store in September, getting eye exams, glasses, or contact lenses – all in preparation for school. October is just a reminder that school is in full force.

But open your eyes to October, everyone! This is the perfect time of year for enjoyment and excitement! The weather is not as hot as summer and there is no need to stress out (yet) over preparing for the holidays. There are events galore to feast on (and we don’t just mean Halloween candy), so take advantage of some fall fun!

Site for Sore Eyes would like to let you in on an upcoming event that movie lovers (particularly classic film buffs) will love. To whet your appetite for Halloween (excitement as well as candy), take a trip to nearby Emeryville on Wednesday, October 24^thfor a classic double feature, as the AMC Bay Street 16 will play the original Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein, courtesy of TCM. These Golden Age of Horror movies have been restored in all their ghoulish glory. Clean your eyeglasses or make sure your contact lenses are properly in place, and enjoy.

And now, for the Halloween holiday itself, get psyched for the Halloween and Day of the Dead goings on at Civic Center Park. Don’t be fooled. It’s not all ghouls and ghosts (although they will be joining in). Farmers markets will have stands set up, and there will be cultural art, and live music and dancing. For more information, call 510-548-3333.

So take advantage of October! There is a lot to do in this one single month, and Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley is at your service, as we are throughout the year, to keep your vision healthy. After all, you wouldn’t want your eyes replaced, a la Mr. and Mrs. Frankenstein, would you?

 

Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley CA Roots for the A’s and U!

The Oakland A’s have clinched one of the American League’s two wild-card playoff spots, by defeating the Texas Rangers… talk about defying the odds!

This improbable win comes after a six-year retreat from the Major League baseball postseason. Although the youthful players are happy with their success, they do not take these games flippantly.

If you’ve ever played ball for a school team or simply as a leisurely pursuit with your neighborhood friends, surely you understand the hand-eye coordination that is essential to this sport. Now imagine how these professionals must train to successfully compete in the major leagues. While proper throwing and a strong arm can be developed, it must begin at an early age and perfected by hours upon hours of practice. “See the ball, hit the ball” must occur before factors such as swing, stance, and even hand positioning can be enhanced.

Wondering how these professionals improve their hand-eye coordination? Many teams have their players perform hitting drills again, and again, and again. These include practicing short toss and soft toss with a partner, as well as using a pitching machine set to various speeds and pitches. And for the Oakland A’s, their batting practice has clearly paid off.

Although it’s unlikely that you’re a professional ball player, you can defy the odds just as the A’s did, by defeating eye disease. To start, when was your last eye exam? While most people wait until their eyes begin bothering them before getting a checkup, the experts at Site for Sore Eyes Berkeley recommend that individuals with a family history of glaucoma or macular degeneration get a professional eye exam every year. Next, evaluate your current eating habits and lifestyle. Most people don’t realize that smoking or drinking excessively, along with an unhealthy diet, can significantly increase your risk of eye disease.

So, ensure that you can see your Oakland A’s compete in the playoffs by beginning to protect your most delicate human sense that is particularly prone to disease and degeneration. Avoid this by taking care of your eyes, and you can chalk up one homerun for your sense of health and well-being!