Choosing an optometrist in Beverly Hills is a decision that affects your vision, your ocular health, and the quality of your eyewear experience for years to come. At Eye Gallery by Garen Oganni, we bring together advanced clinical optometry, state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, and an unrivalled collection of luxury designer eyewear — delivering an eye care experience in Beverly Hills that is genuinely exceptional.
Our practice at 224 S. Robertson Blvd. serves patients across Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and the surrounding communities. Whether you are a new patient seeking an optometrist in Beverly Hills or a returning patient due for your annual comprehensive eye examination, we look forward to caring for your vision.
An optometrist (Doctor of Optometry, OD) is a licensed primary eye care provider trained to examine, diagnose, treat, and manage conditions and diseases affecting the eye and visual system. Optometrists complete a four-year Doctor of Optometry programme following undergraduate education, and many complete additional clinical residency training.
The scope of optometric practice in California includes comprehensive eye examinations and prescription of corrective lenses; diagnosis and management of ocular surface disease including dry eye; diagnosis and management of ocular pathology including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration; contact lens prescription and fitting including specialty lenses; myopia management protocols for children; pre- and post-operative co-management with ophthalmologists; emergency eye care; and prescription of ophthalmic medications within scope.
A comprehensive eye examination at Eye Gallery by Garen Oganni goes well beyond reading a letter chart. Your Beverly Hills optometrist conducts a thorough clinical evaluation of your entire visual system and ocular health, including:
Case history and symptom review. Your optometrist begins by understanding your visual concerns, occupational visual demands, medical history, family history of eye disease, and current medications. Many systemic medications have documented ocular side effects, and many systemic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, lupus, and multiple sclerosis have ocular manifestations.
Refraction. Precise determination of your distance, intermediate, and near prescription using both objective measurements (autorefraction and retinoscopy) and subjective refinement.
Binocular vision testing. Assessment of eye alignment, eye movement, convergence, accommodation, and stereopsis. Binocular vision disorders are a surprisingly common and frequently overlooked cause of reading difficulties, headaches, and visual fatigue in both children and adults.
Slit lamp examination. Microscopic evaluation of the anterior segment structures including the eyelids, conjunctiva, cornea, iris, crystalline lens, and anterior vitreous.
Tonometry. Measurement of intraocular pressure for glaucoma screening.
Fundus examination. Evaluation of the optic nerve, retinal vasculature, macula, and peripheral retina — with dilation of the pupils where indicated.
Children’s visual development is rapid and critically dependent on clear, comfortable, equal vision in both eyes during the early years of life. The American Optometric Association and the American Public Health Association both emphasise the importance of early detection of paediatric eye conditions, many of which are highly treatable when caught early but can cause permanent vision impairment if missed.
Key paediatric eye conditions that optometrists screen for include:
Amblyopia (lazy eye) — reduced vision in one eye due to abnormal visual development. Amblyopia affects approximately 2-3% of children and responds well to treatment when detected before visual maturation is complete, typically before age 7 to 9.
Strabismus — misalignment of the eyes, which is both a cause and a consequence of amblyopia. Can often be managed with prescription lenses, prism, vision therapy, or referral for surgical correction.
Refractive errors — myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism in children. High hyperopia in young children can interfere with visual development even when the child appears to see well.
Myopia progression — monitoring the rate of progression and discussing myopia management options is an important part of paediatric eye care.
The American Optometric Association recommends that children receive their first comprehensive eye examination at 6 months of age, again at age 3, and annually from school age onwards.
Myopia management is one of the most significant developments in contemporary optometric practice. Evidence-based interventions are now recommended by leading professional bodies including the American Academy of Optometry and the British College of Optometrists.
Orthokeratology (ortho-k) — rigid contact lenses worn during sleep that reshape the corneal surface to provide clear unaided daytime vision. Multiple peer-reviewed studies including a meta-analysis in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science demonstrate that orthokeratology reduces axial elongation by approximately 40-50% compared to single-vision correction.
Soft multifocal or defocus-incorporated contact lenses — soft contact lenses with peripheral defocus zones that modify retinal image quality to reduce the stimulus for axial elongation.
Low-dose atropine — clinical trials including the landmark ATOM2 and LAMP studies demonstrate that low-dose atropine (0.01%-0.05%) significantly reduces myopia progression with minimal side effects.
Primary open-angle glaucoma is entirely asymptomatic in its early stages. Patients lose peripheral visual field gradually and painlessly, typically not noticing any change until a significant proportion of their ganglion cells have been permanently lost. Conventional visual field testing is not sensitive enough to detect glaucomatous damage until approximately 25-40% of the nerve fibre layer has been lost. OCT — which can detect thinning of the retinal nerve fibre layer before functional loss is measurable — is now considered the standard of care.
Patients with diabetes require annual dilated eye examinations regardless of whether they are experiencing visual symptoms. This is the clinical standard of care recommended by the American Diabetes Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Optometric Association. The landmark Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) and the UK Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) established the clear relationship between HbA1c levels and the risk of diabetic retinopathy progression.
OCT produces cross-sectional images of the retinal layers at micrometre resolution, enabling detailed assessment of the retinal nerve fibre layer thickness, ganglion cell complex, macular layers, and vitreoretinal interface. This enables detection of early glaucomatous damage, subclinical drusen and geographic atrophy from macular degeneration, diabetic macular oedema, epiretinal membranes, and macular holes.
Eye Gallery by Garen Oganni provides emergency eye care services for patients requiring same-day or urgent clinical evaluation. Contact our Beverly Hills practice immediately on 424-777-0045 if you are experiencing sudden loss or change in vision, a sudden shower of new floaters with flashing lights (may indicate retinal tear or detachment), severe eye pain or acute onset of redness with reduced vision, foreign body in the eye, chemical splash, or eye injury.
What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
An optometrist (OD) is a primary eye care provider licensed to examine, diagnose, and manage conditions of the eye and visual system, prescribe corrective lenses, and prescribe ophthalmic medications within their scope of practice. An ophthalmologist (MD) is a medical doctor specialising in eye surgery. For most eye care needs — including comprehensive examinations, prescription eyewear, contact lenses, dry eye treatment, glaucoma monitoring, and diabetic eye exams — your optometrist is your primary provider.
How do I prepare for my first appointment?
Bring your current glasses and contact lenses, your contact lens prescription if available, a list of your current medications including supplements, your insurance details, and any family history of eye conditions including glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetes.
Can my optometrist detect signs of general health conditions?
Yes. The eyes are uniquely transparent to clinical examination — the blood vessels of the retina are the only vasculature in the body directly visible without imaging. Signs of hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, autoimmune conditions, neurological conditions, and other systemic diseases can be detected or suspected during a comprehensive eye examination.
Do you offer same-day glasses?
Please contact our Beverly Hills practice directly at 424-777-0045 to discuss current turnaround options for prescription eyeglasses depending on your prescription and chosen lens type.
How do I make an appointment with an optometrist in Beverly Hills?
Call Eye Gallery by Garen Oganni on 424-777-0045 or visit us at 224 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211.
Your Beverly Hills Optometrist: 424-777-0045 | 224 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211
