It’s important to undergo a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year. Routine checkups can alert you to potentially serious health problems and preserve your eyesight for years to come. At Broadway Family Optometry, Dr. Boris Mardian, OD, provides comprehensive eye exams to people of all ages, including LASIK, dry eyes, and contact lens consultations.


How frequently should I schedule a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

At Broadway Family Optometry, Dr. Mardian recommends a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year. That rule applies even if your eyes appear healthy and problem-free.

Some vision-related issues, including glaucoma and cataracts, present few apparent symptoms early on. Regular visits to Dr. Mardian can alert you to these and other issues when they respond best to treatment.

If you have a history of vision-related health problems, more frequent visits may be necessary. That’s especially true if you wear glasses or contact lenses, have a family history of eye disease, or a chronic condition like diabetes that increases your risk of eye problems.

If you have poor vision but don’t want to wear eyeglasses, schedule a contact lens exam and fitting. At Broadway Family Optometry, Dr. Boris Mardian, OD, offers contact lens exams and fittings to people of all ages.


What are contact lens exams and fittings?

Contact lens exams and fittings are outpatient procedures that determine if you’re a good candidate for contact lenses.
Contacts are small, circular discs that rest on the surface of your eye. Contact lenses correct common vision-related problems like farsightedness and nearsightedness without the need for traditional eyeglasses. 

During a contact lens exam and fitting, Dr. Mardian conducts a series of special tests. These tests measure things like visual acuity and the curvature of your eyeballs, ensuring the prescribed contacts fit perfectly.

At Broadway Family Optometry, we understand the importance of early detection and intervention in maintaining optimal visual health. Our pediatric eye exams cater to the needs of children aged 4 years and older. We go beyond assessing visual acuity, examining factors such as eye coordination, focusing abilities, and overall eye health.  With more than 20 years of experience in pediatric eye care, Dr Mardian has developed a deep understanding of the unique visual needs of children. His primary goal is to detect any potential issues early on and provide appropriate recommendations for optimal visual development. Dr Mardian takes pride in his commitment to professionalism, friendliness, and delivering the highest standard of care to our young patients


What is pediatric eye care?

Pediatric eye care diagnoses, treats, and prevents vision-related health problems in children of all ages. At Broadway Family Optometry, Dr. Mardian works alongside your child’s primary care physician to ensure their eyes remain healthy. When children have good vision, they’re better able to perform in the classroom and on the court or playing field.

During pediatric eye exams, a range of common ocular conditions can be identified and diagnosed, including:

• Lazy eye
• Eye misalignment
• Pediatric ocular tumors
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Blocked tear ducts
• Eye injuries
• Hereditary eye diseases
• Retinopathy

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a condition that causes distant objects to appear blurry. It often develops in childhood and tends to worsen as children grow, leading to higher prescriptions and an increased risk of future eye health complications, such as retinal detachment, myopic degeneration and retinal thinning, scarring or bleeding.
At Broadway Family Optometry, we offer Myopia Management for children ages 8-12, using advanced contact lens options designed to slow the progression of myopia. These include MiSight® 1 Day lenses, the first and only FDA-approved soft contact lenses for myopia control, as well as multifocal daily contact lenses, which help manage myopia while providing clear vision.

Myopia Management is most effective when started early, helping to reduce the long-term impact of nearsightedness. If your child’s prescription is increasing each year, schedule a consultation to explore the best options for protecting their vision for the future.

If you regularly experience itchy, red, or irritated eyes, seek treatment for dry eyes and allergies. At Broadway Family Optometry, Dr. Boris Mardian, OD, boasts years of experience diagnosing and treating dry eyes and allergies. Following an in-office exam, he can design a custom care plan that helps to relieve your discomfort.

Common symptoms of dry eyes and allergies include:

• Stinging, burning, or itchy eyes
• Sensitivity to light
• Pink or red eyes
• Blurred vision
• Eye fatigue

If you’re tired of wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses, you may consider LASIK surgery. This outpatient procedure can correct your vision in less than an hour. At Broadway Family Optometry, Dr. Boris Mardian, OD, has years of experience performing LASIK surgery.


What is a LASIK surgery consultation?

A LASIK surgery consultation is an in-office appointment that determines whether you’re a good candidate for LASIK surgery. 

LASIK is an outpatient procedure that reshapes the tissue at the front of your eye, improving your vision without the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses.

LASIK can correct the three main types of refractive errors, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. During treatment, Dr. Mardian uses targeted laser energy to reshape your cornea, resulting in clear, crisp vision both close up and far away.

Each year, more than one million Americans visit the doctor due to eye infections. Though common, without early diagnosis and treatment, eye infections can affect your vision and quality of life. At Broadway Family Optometry, Dr. Boris Mardian, OD, diagnoses and treats eye infections in people of all ages.

Common symptoms of an eye infection include:

• Discharge from the eye
• Red or pink eyes
• Itchiness in one or both eyes
• Excessive tears
• Eyelids that stick together

Cataracts are a common age-related vision problem. Researchers estimate more than half of people aged 80 and older have them. At Broadway Family Optometry, Dr. Boris Mardian, OD, focuses on the diagnosis and the progression of cataracts. Using advanced care methods, he can prevent them from progressing and preserve your eyesight for years to come.

Common symptoms of cataracts include:

• Blurry or dim vision
• Difficulty seeing things at night
• Sensitivity to light and glare
• Seeing halos around lights
• Double vision
• The need for brighter light while reading
  
  

If you have cataracts, you might also need to change your eyeglasses or contact lens prescription every few months.

Glaucoma can lead to blindness, but with regular screenings and early detection, you can slow the progression of the disease and protect your vision. Dr. Boris Mardian, OD, and the team at Broadway Family Optometry in Glendale, California, are experienced in detecting and controlling glaucoma.


What is glaucoma?

Glaucoma is an ocular disease that damages your optic nerves. Your optic nerves, located in the back of your eyes, send visual information to your brain, which allows you to see and process images. Glaucoma usually affects both eyes, but it may not develop in both eyes simultaneously, so the disease often affects one eye more than the other.

The underlying cause of glaucoma is increased pressure on the optic nerve. Your eyes contain a fluid called aqueous humor, which serves several functions, including maintaining a healthy level of pressure in your eyes. When this fluid can’t drain as needed, it builds up in the front of your eye, which can damage your optic nerve over time.