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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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...