On August 21, 2010, Dr. Richard Sarlitt and his staff including associate Dr. Bryant Vo, celebrated 30 years in practice at the Parkview Shopping Center. Hundreds of local patrons came to celebrate the open house reception filled with goodies, and a frame fashion show featuring the newest trends in eyewear from HUGOBOSS, Calvin Kelin, FYSH Urban Cool Eyewear, and other leading brands. As a special thank you to all of his wonderful patients and new visitors, Dr. Sarlitt offered a 30% Discount (to celebrate 30 years in business) on all frame and lens purchases made during the one-day event. We couldn't have asked for a better turnout to the event, filled with so many of our loyal patients and their guests! 

"Vision Screenings - See What Your Child May be Missing:  Vision screening programs are intended to help identify children with eye or vision problems that threaten sight or impair their ability to develop and learn normally. However, vision screenings are a limited process and cannot be used to diagnose an eye or vision problem, but rather to indicate a potential need for further evaluation."

"Understanding the Difference between Vision Screenings and Vision Examinations"

For the rest of this article addressing this important issue, please follow the link:  http://www.aoa.org/x5924.xml

"Computer Vision Syndrome, commonly referred to as CVS, is a condition recognized by the American Optometric Association that affects users of video display terminals (including video games, PDAs, and computer monitors). In most cases, symptoms occur because the visual demands of the task exceed the visual abilities of the individual to comfortably perform the task. Some CVS symptoms include: dry, burning eyes; blurred vision; delayed focusing; altered color perception, and headaches.

According to VSP Vision Care, nearly half of U.S. children spend four hours a day or more using computers or other portable electronic devices putting themselves at risk for potential eye problems.

Many parents are not aware or concerned about the vision problems and the related consequences that children can experience.  According to the 2007 American Eye-Q™ survey, only 16 percent of respondents were particularly worried that their child may damage their eyes through prolonged use of computers or portable electronic devices. "

***What are the symptoms of CVS?  What can you do as a parent to ensure optimal vision for your child?  How often should you bring your child for an eye exam?  These questions answered and more at the following link!***

http://www.aoa.org/x8488.xml

On April 30 2005, Dr. Sarlitt and his staff celebrated 25 years in practice at the Parkview Shopping Center. An open house featuring a fashion frame extravaganza with Polo Ralph Lauren, LaFont, and Tura Eyewear provided and exciting assortment of the newest trends in eyewear. Delicious sandwiches and goodies were provided to hundreds of our patients who stopped by to join the festivities. As an added thank you to our many wonderful patients, a 25% courtesy on all eyewear orders was offered on that day to match our 25 years at the Parkview Shopping Center. 

It was indeed gratifying to spend the day with so many of our loyal patients and we look forward to our second 25 years!
 

Dr. Sarlitt is a participating optometrist in the InfantSEE program.  This free assessment was founded by the American Optometric Association and the Vision Care Institute to encourage infant eye and vision assessments.  Through InfantSEE, Dr. Sarlitt will provide a one-time, comprehensive eye assessment to infants in their first year of life, offering early detection of potential eye and vision problems at no cost, regardless of income.