The Ultimate Maui Jim Vs. Costa- Showdown You may find yourself asking the question: What are the best sunglasses for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking for example. Two great options are Maui Jim and Costa Del Mar sunglasses. Both brands are known for their superior quality and commitment to innovation in lens …
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What (Really) Goes Into Treating Dry Eye? A Quick Guide To Dry Eye Symptoms and Treatment. Dry eye is a condition in which a person doesn’t have enough quality tears to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears are necessary for maintaining the health of the front surface of the eye and for providing clear vision. …
We are proud to be the first doctors in Boerne and Fair Oaks to be certified to treat myopia progression with the first FDA-approved soft contact lens to be proven to slow down the progression of myopia in children. As children grow, their prescriptions may get stronger too. Fortunately, your child can benefit from new …
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With respect to Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-34, Boerne Vision Center has no intentions of changing any policies and practices related to COVID-19 at this time. Masks will be required in office and protocols will be in place to protect our patients and staff in both clinics. COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS All staff are recommended to wear …
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My husband, Michael, and I rebuilt Boerne Vision Center three years ago and since then we have had the pleasure to welcome so many wonderful people into our lives. Our heartfelt thanks to all the patients, friends, family, business partners and staff that have joined us in this journey. We are greatly honored to invite …
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New year, new beginnings! We are so excited to finally open tomorrow! This is our soft opening and yes, you guessed it, a grand opening event is in the works!!!! I can’t believe this is happening so soon! Has anyone seen our sign from the 10 highway? My staff and I have worked endlessly to …
Boerne Vision Center is hosting a Holiday Donation and Toy Drive benefiting the Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA). Our staff and doctors are always touched by the stories and kindness of the children, but recently, a young girl told us during her eye exam “all I want for Christmas is a set of twin bed …
Boerne Vision Center is usually the first eye clinic to be offered new technology, new contacts, new products, new eyedrops and so on. We have a long history of excellent customer service and how we maintain that is through regular training and meetings. Dr. Johnson and the Boerne Vision Center team tries out the products first-hand before recommending it to our patients. The opticians hand-pick which frame to put on display. They look for frames that are high-quality, aesthetically pleasing, and functional. Please read about all the fun new things we have to offer!
It is with the utmost pleasure to announce that we will be opening our second location in Fair Oaks in early 2021. Boerne Vision Center has already serviced many patients from the Fair Oaks and surrounding area and we hope to continue that care with newer technology and equipment but with the same level of …
It is an honor to be voted “Best Vision Care” in the Boerne Star Newspaper! We appreciate all the support and love! Our small family owned business could not be prouder of everyone on our team and of the amazing patients and families that trust in us to take care of their vision needs. 2020 …
Boerne Vision Center now offer Telehealth appointments to all existing patients. These appointments are catered to high-risk patients who prefer to be examined through the convenience of their own digital devices.
Boerne Vision Center is committed to providing the highest quality health care and we can’t do that without you on board. I created this blog to let patients know the different ways their eye exams may be covered. Our team is available to assist you throughout the entire process!
Our office is an essential business that is open to continue care for our patients. Due to new mandates enforced by the City of Boerne, we are now only seeing essential patients through April 23rd. (This date has been extended from April 6th because new mandates have been placed since our last blog post). The …
How the coronavirus may affect your eyes Patients who have contracted the new coronavirus may have ocular symptoms. A study in The Journal of Medical Virology of 30 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 had only one patient diagnosed with conjunctivitis. Based on this information, the occurrence of conjunctivitis is low. However, it is important to share the …
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On behalf of everyone at Boerne Vision Center, our hearts go out to all those impacted by COVID-19—this includes not only those diagnosed with the virus, but also their friends and family, and so many more. Due to Bexar and Kendall County’s declaration of precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19, Boerne Vision Center will …
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Boerne Vision Center is very excited to welcome Dr. Stephanie N. Kai. She is a Therapeutic and Glaucoma Certified Optometrist serving patients in Boerne, San Antonio, and the surrounding areas. With experience at the VA (Veteran Affairs) in Arizona and California, Dr. Kai provides her expertise in dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other …
Boerne Vision Center hopes that you had a wonderful holiday and a happy and healthy New Year! This has been our best year yet, with the most patients served and a growing family of staff. 6 month old Baby Dante enjoyed his first Christmas with his mama, Dr. Johnson, and is bringing in the New Year with more rolls.
Sometimes medications just don’t do the job to help with your headaches, especially if your headaches and migraines are triggered by light. Please let Boerne Vision Center know if you are having light sensitivity that traditional sunglasses are not helping with.
Protecting Your Eyes at Work Eye injuries in the workplace are very common. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that every day about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain job-related eye injuries that require medical treatment. However, safety experts and eye doctors believe the right eye protection can lessen the severity or even …
Dr. Johnson and Michael supported the ‘Angels All Around You’ fundraising event this past weekend. It was their first time playing Cornhole. Somehow, they managed to placed 3rd in the tournament! Maybe it was the good hand-EYE coordination!
Six key nutrients with high-antioxidant content can help us maintain good vision and prevent eye disease!
A significant part of eye health includes providing the nutrients they need to perform their best. The overall health of your eyes depends on certain nutrients, such as vitamins A and C, bioflavonoids, carotenoids, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and antioxidants.
Boerne Vision Center would like to wish each and every one of you a very happy holiday season! This Christmas we are proud to announce that we are an authorized retailer of EnChroma glasses! We had a few patients who gave the gift of color to their loved ones and it was very moving! Feel …
We are happy to be one of the partners with the Hill Country Family Services to host their Christmas Toy Drive! If you have any new and unwrapped toys please drop them off at our office.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over age 50. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 1.8 million people have AMD and another 7.3 million are at substantial risk for vision loss from AMD. Caucasians are at higher risk for developing AMD than other races. …
Join us at the Heritage Place of Boerne on Sept 21st, 2018. We will be hosting and volunteering in a vision screening for the residents and educating everyone about the importance of eye health! Take some time out of your day to meet some great people and learn a few things!
In Partnership with the Boerne Community Coalition, We are hosting a School Supply Drive taking place August 1st – September 14th. Boerne Vision Center will be accepting donations for children Pre K – 12th grade. Donations will be going to children participating in the National School Lunch program. Donations Needed: Pens, Paper, Backpacks, Folders Binders, …
Thank you for coming out tonight for our Ribbon Cutting with the Boerne Chamber of Commerce! We are so proud of our optical and we are glad some many people came out to the grand opening! We enjoyed everyone’s company and support for our small business! Thank you Etnia Barcelona and Costa Del Mar for starring …
Boerne Vision Center is proud to be hosting and sponsorsing a Nutrition Health Fair at the Rainbow Senior Center at Kronkosky Place ! Come browse Boerne’s local health vendors and hear some informative presentations demonstrations. We invite you to bring a family member, friend, or neighbor. Boerne Vision Center along with community partners will be providing free …
Dr. Johnson may be able to help your extreme dry eyes with Prokera. The PROKERA® biologic corneal bandage is designed to help heal and protect the inflamed surface of the eye. PROKERA® is the only Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared therapeutic device that reduces inflammation and promotes scar-less healing. We are excited to be able …
[vimeo 155547205 w=640 h=360] Dry Eye and MGD from TearScience on Vimeo. It’s time to change your outlook on dry eye. Do you have dry eyes? Dr. Johnson also suffers from severe dry eyes and there are roughly 30 million people in the United States and over 300 million worldwide who have been diagnosed with …
Thank you for joining our New Year’s Resolution to help more people see clearly! Boerne Vision Center is always looking for more ways to support charities. One way we are doing so is by collecting glasses for those in need! We cannot do this without your help! If you find eyeglasses in your home that are …
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Have you been told that you may have keratoconus? Dr. Susan Johnson would be happy to explain in detail. Keratoconus is a vision disorder that occurs when the normally round cornea (the front part of the eye) becomes thin and irregular (cone) shaped. This abnormal shape prevents the light entering the eye from being focused …
Helping patients with glaucoma is a passion of Dr. Susan Johnson. She dedicated her graduate program to study glaucoma under university glaucoma professors and a world-renowned glaucoma surgeon in San Antonio. She has conducted, published, and assisted with many glaucoma research studies and continues to do so on her spare time. Have you been told …
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6e_m9iq-4Q] Spots (often called floaters) are small, semitransparent or cloudy particles within the vitreous, which is the clear, jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of your eyes. These spots can appear as specks of various shapes and sizes, threadlike strands or cobwebs. Because they are in your eyes, they move as your eyes move …
One of the childhood places that fostered Dr. Johnson’s education was going to the public library after school. She remembers dazzling magic shows, participating in fun exercise classes, and meeting wonderful tutors. Ambereley went to the Boerne public library when it was located at the Dienger Building. As a child, she remembers the excitement of …
Often called “red eyes” or “pink eye,” conjunctivitis is a common eye disease, especially in children. It may affect one or both eyes. Some forms of conjunctivitis are highly contagious and can easily spread in schools and at home. While conjunctivitis is usually a minor eye infection, sometimes it can develop into a more serious problem. See Dr. Susan Johnson if you think you have conjunctivitis. She can diagnose the cause and prescribe the proper treatment.
Boerne Vision Center welcomes family doctor of optometry, Dr. Susan L. Johnson, who is proud to be the first doctor in Boerne to participate in the InfantSEE® program. InfantSEE®, a public health program, managed by Optometry Cares® – the AOA Foundation, is designed to ensure that eye and vision care becomes an essential part of infant wellness care to improve a child’s quality of life.
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