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Use It or Lose It: 5 Smart Ways to Use Your FSA for Eye Care Dec 12th, 2025

If you have unused flexible spending account (FSA) dollars sitting in your account, it’s time to put them to work to protect your eye health. Vision-related expenses often qualify as eligible medical costs, and Cooper Optometry in Santa Monica, California, offers plenty of smart ways to make the most of...

How Does a Glaucoma Test Work? Nov 12th, 2025

When you hear the words glaucoma test, you might picture that quick, shocking puff of air at the eye doctor. But there’s much more to it than that. A glaucoma evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of the health of your optic nerve, eye pressure, and peripheral vision, all key facets...

What Kind of Eye Drops Do I Need? Oct 9th, 2025

When your eyes feel dry, red, itchy, or tired, all the options in the eye drop aisle at the drugstore can be overwhelming. Do you need artificial tears? Allergy drops? Something stronger?  At Cooper Optometry in Santa Monica, California, Dr. Donna Cooper, Dr. Sarah Chung, and our team are here...

How to Get Used to Wearing (and Caring for) Contacts Sep 25th, 2025

So you have a new prescription for contact lenses, but wearing them just doesn’t feel natural? With a little practice, contacts can become a routine part of your day.  Here at Cooper Optometry in Santa Monica, California, skilled optometrists Donna Cooper, OD, and Sarah Chung, OD, help you feel comfortable...

Is a Red, Sore Eye an Emergency? Aug 17th, 2025

Your eye is red, sore, and uncomfortable, and you’re not sure what to do next. Is it something minor that goes away on its own, or is it a sign of a more serious issue that needs urgent care? While some eye redness is harmless and temporary, a red, sore...

10 Tips for Combating Computer Vision Syndrome Jul 6th, 2025

Screens are everywhere, whether it’s your work computer, phone, tablet, watch, or TV. Technology keeps you connected and productive but places a heavy burden on your eyes. You know the feeling: It’s the end of a long day on various screens, and your eyes are dry, red, tired, and blurry....

How Glaucoma Can Develop Without You Knowing It  Jun 5th, 2025

Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can sneak up on you without warning. It’s hard to detect because it's painless and develops gradually, making it especially dangerous if you’re not prioritizing regular eye exams. At Cooper Optometry in Santa Monica, California, Donna Cooper, OD, and Sarah Chung, OD, want...

Myopia Management: What You Need to Know May 13th, 2025

Have you noticed your vision is blurrier when you look at things far away? Whether squinting at the TV or struggling to read a road sign, myopia, or nearsightedness, is likely the reason.  At Cooper Optometry in Santa Monica, California, Donna Cooper, OD, and Sarah Chung, OD, see this increasingly...

Say Goodbye to Dry Eye With These Helpful Tips Apr 28th, 2025

Do your eyes often feel scratchy, tired, or like there’s sand in them? Do you find yourself blinking more or rubbing your eyes throughout the day? You may be dealing with dry eye, a common condition that affects around 8.1% of the United States population. At Cooper Optometry in Santa...