Gaming & Optometry

 

Very proud to include my newest passion of Esports in my book, Looking Good My Passion for Optometry and the Lives I've Changed. Rancho Cucamonga Optometric Center 7211 Haven Ave, Ste A Rancho Cucamonga, California 91701 (909) 980-3535 www.ranchoeyedoctor.com

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Best Selection of Glasses in Rancho Cucamonga

Rancho Optometric center has the best selection of glasses and sunglasses in the Inland Empire! We have the best staff to help you choose the best frame and fit for your face. Stop by any time to try some on, we always accept outside prescriptions. Rancho Cucamonga Optometric Center 7211 Haven Ave, Ste A Rancho Cucamonga, California 91701 (909) 980-3535 www.ranchoeyedoctor.com

Screen Time for Kids

How is screen time is affecting kids vision.

Rancho Cucamonga Optometric Center 7211 Haven Ave, Ste A Rancho Cucamonga, California 91701 (909) 980-3535 www.ranchoeyedoctor.com

Emergency Patient

A new patient came in unable to open her eyes and we helped her out with some drops to help heal her eyes. Rancho Cucamonga Optometric Center 7211 Haven Ave, Ste A Rancho Cucamonga, California 91701 (909) 980-3535 http://www.ranchoeyedoctor.com

Solving Itchy Eyes

We have had many patients recently who have had itchy eyes from allergies.

Rancho Cucamonga Optometric Center
7211 Haven Ave, Ste A
Rancho Cucamonga, California 91701
(909) 980-3535

http://www.ranchoeyedoctor.com
Optometrist · Sunglasses & Eyewear Store · Optician

Long Time Patients

Thank you to our long time patients. Seeing the generations of families visit my practice is always such a great experience.

Rancho Cucamonga Optometric Center
7211 Haven Ave. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 980-3535

Keratoconus

A patient came to see me and we ended up referring him to a specialist on Keratoconus.

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Learning from Past Patients

Dr. Bob discusses past patients he has worked with and learned so much from. Rancho Cucamonga Optometric 7211 Haven Ave. Ste. A Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701 (909) 980-3535 http://www.ranchoeyedoctor.com/ Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

Do you suffer from headaches?

A patient came into my office suffering from headaches and blurred vision. After an examination, I referred her to another doctor to found out she had an aneurysm. Our teamwork helped save this patients' life and secure a healthy future.

A Human Factor

I so enjoy optometry.  For me, it’s great being in my own practice.  One of the most enjoyable parts is that I could get to know many of my patients.  They’re not just another set of eyeballs.  I have seen many of the patients who started as primary school age individuals reach college and adulthood.  I have also seen patients who have retired and they relate to what they’re doing.  Many times these patients will tell me what’s going on with their family or friends.  I really feel good that they've entrusted me with such a vital part of their life, their vision.

We, as optometrists, play a very important part in our patients’ lives.  In certain cases, the care we render could be life saving.  Also, more common, is that we can improve their quality of life through our care.  When a number of my patients state that they love coming into the office, I really feel great.  It so makes me feel that I’ve chosen a great profession.  This is even more to the point as I knew I wanted to be an optometrist as early as my junior year in high school.

- Dr. Robert Rothbard 

Pain In The Neck and Shoulders

What does neck and shoulder pain have to do with an optometric blog?  The answer deals with individuals wearing bifocals who work with desk top computers.  When bifocals are prescribed, they’re usually for reading through the bottom part at lap level and looking at the distance through the top part.  If a person is viewing a computer that’s at eye level, in order to use the bifocal, they’ll have to tilt their head back and generally lean into the screen.  Hence the neck and back pain.  Also it’s critical that the eye doctor ask the patient about their work station.  That includes if there are multiple monitors and what distance the user is from the monitor and what the monitor’s height is..  Also the age factor is important.  There’s a big difference in prescribing for the first time bifocal wearer who is 43 years old vs the bifocal wearer who is in their 50s or older.

 Here’s just one example Let’s say we have a 55 year old individual who is looking at a monitor about 22 inches away and at eye level and viewing text at 16 inches.  I will often times prescribe a bifocal (or no line progressive lens) with the top part of the  prescription for 22 inches and the bottom part of the prescription for reading.  The patient needs to know that this pair of glasses is only for work and that it will blur out distance.  The patient here could sit back and view the monitor with out having to alter their posture.

In future blogs we’ll discuss contact lenses and viewing a monitor.

- Dr. Robert Rothbard

Fulfilling Career

There are many ways individuals define success, especially with regard to their job or career.  I was on YouTube this weekend listening to various motivational speakers.  What they stated that most impressed me was you can really only consider yourself a success if you feel fulfilled in what you’re doing.  Do you feel you’re really doing something that will not only benefit yourself, but more importantly, benefit someone else?

I've been practicing optometry for about 31 years.  I can definitely say I've chosen the right profession for me.  The love I have for the profession as well as my patients is very fulfilling.  I frequently look over the testimonial section of my website, www.ranchoeyedoctor.com, and it gives me such a great feeling.  When my patients say they love coming to the office, it makes me feel really wonderful.

I certainly feel optometry is a calling for me.  I am so thankful.

-Dr. Robert Rothbard 

Continuing Education

Optometry is such an expansive field.  When I go to continuing education seminars, it amazes me the developments that are occurring within the eye and vision fields.  New contact lenses and lenses for glasses have come a long way over the last few years.

Medical advancements in refractive surgery (lasik for example), cataract surgery and being able to treat macular degeneration  has also grown by leaps and bounds.  It’s great to be witness to the patients receiving the benefits of these developments.

Also, the fact that almost everyone is in front of a hand-held device, tablet or monitor will help insure the needs for my services will only grow. The effects of viewing extensive close up work, for some, affects one’s vision. To be honest, this area alone is a very exciting area for me.

-Dr. Robert Rothbard 

Feeling Like a Quarterback

Throughout my practice, I always feel I have my patient’s best visual interests in mind.  With this in mind, I am always thinking am I the best professional to work with a patient’s condition or should I refer them to a specialist?  My standard is if I would refer myself or a family member for a given condition, I’ll refer the patient.

As a private practitioner, I have only myself to answer to.  I don’t have to justify myself to any corporate head.  I know my strengths in working with patients and I’m continuously updating my skills.  I have been able to establish great sources of referrals over the years.  What’s interesting is that some of these specialists refer patients to me whom they know will be well taken care of and effectively treated.

- Dr. Robert Rothbard 

Business Interview

I was recently interviewed by students from a local college studying business.  It was really neat to be interviewed by them.  They asked about the strengths and weaknesses of business as well as marketing efforts and competition.  I spent around 60-90 minutes with them and there will be subsequent interviews.

The more questions they asked, the more passionate I became.  I really enjoy being in a practice where I can make the decisions.  If I feel a referral to another health care provider needs to be made, I don’t have to worry about what corporate will say.  If  I want to prescribe a certain brand of lens or contact lens, I am not limited.  I can spend as much time examining a patient as I want.

I've been practicing in my own business for 24 years and still enjoying it.  The fact that I can share this with young individuals is great.

-Dr. Robert Rothbard 

YouTube Videos

Over the last year I’ve posted some videos on my YouTube Channel.  You type in  “drbobrothbard” in the search bar or click here to view them

There are different videos featuring different areas of optometry that I feel will be of benefit to you and your family.

Over the course of time, I really hope to expand on these.  I hope you guys like NYC because most of the intros feature different parts of the City.  If the Yanks don’t start playing better I’m going to take down Yankee Stadium and put up Citifield where the Mets play.

- Dr. Robert Rothbard

 

Frame Selection

After examining a patient and coming up with a prescription for glasses,  the next stage is picking a frame.  Besides for cosmetic reasons, the size and shape of a frame is very important   I have had patients who were perfectly happy when they received their clear pair and then had problems with their sunglasses chosen (same prescription).  This could be due to the difference in size and rap (around the face).  Sometimes the patient could adjust and sometimes we have to pick a different frame.

Another factor is whether the frame is rimless or has a complete rim around it.  If the prescription is high, a rimless frame could cause the lenses to be thicker and heavier.  Also, it’s important to see what type a frame the patient is use to.  If there is a big difference in shapes, this possibly (but not necessarily) can cause a problem.  Also, the adjustment and tilt of the frame should be similar to the patient’s old frame (unless the old frame is out of alignment).

A last item I want to go over is when the patient is given a progressive multiform lens.  If the frame is too small, the patient may run out of reading room and close-up work might cause a struggle.

In future blogs, we’ll discuss lens type and material as far as patient comfort is concerned.

- Dr. Robert Rothbard

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