“One of the best ways to improve a community is through a good education. Educated kids grow to be productive members of our community” says Dr. David Golden. "This program is our way of partnering with our schools, contributing resources they need during these difficult economic times. If every business just does a small amount, it will make a difference."


The school years are a very important time in a child’s life. However, often times one of the most important learning tools may be overlooked--a child’s vision. Vision disorders are the fourth most common disability in the United States and the most prevalent handicapping condition in children, according to the Review of Optometry. Common symptoms of vision problems in children are: decreased reading comprehension, loosing place when reading or skipping lines, squinting, and eye rubbing. These signs signal the need for a comprehensive eye examination.

“Golden Optometric Group wants to encourage success in school, “says Dr. Golden. “Children with uncorrected vision conditions or eye health problems face so many barriers in life…academically, athletically, and socially.” To promote eye health, Golden Optometric Group is presenting a new program entitled “It pays to get A’s”.

The program runs during the school year September 2009-June 2010. When students bring in their report cards to the West Covina or the Whittier offices of Golden Optometric Group, they will receive 1 raffle ticket for every “A” they earn. A drawing will then be held in September 2010, and a laptop computer will be awarded to a student and his or her corresponding school in both the Whittier and West Covina Unified School Districts.

In addition to the lap top give-a-ways, there are ten $25 Best Buy gift cards given out from each office at the end of each grading period for those who enter their “A’s” during the program.

Golden Optometric has proudly served our communities for 50 years and continues to provide outstanding quality eye care and eyewear.

Golden Optometric is always looking for new products that may enhance our patient's vision. We now offer "DRIVEWEAR", a type of Transitions lens that changes depending on light conditions, offered by Younger Optics. This is what the manufacturer says about DRIVEWEAR lenses:

"In the past, clear eyewear was enough. In bright light conditions, polarized sunwear was enough. This is no longer true. Today our lives are strongly influenced by the automobile, which has changed the way we experience the outdoors. We need a third category of lenses in our modern, automobile-centered world. Drivewear.

Drivewear lenses are capable of sensing and reacting to varying light conditions both outside and behind the windshield of the car. From bright sunlight accompanied by intense, blinding glare, to overcast inclement conditions, Drivewear lenses provide the wearer with the appropriate visual solution.

Drivewear lenses provide glare protection through polarization and enhance and protect vision through photochromics which respond to both visible and UV light. By combining the strengths of two of the most important technologies in eyewear today we have developed the lens of tomorrow, Drivewear."

Stop by one of our offices anytime and ask one of our trained technicians to demonstrate the DRIVEWEAR lens for you. You won't believe the difference!

Golden Optometric understands that with the condition of the economy, it is even more important to offer you, our patients, the best value for your money.

Our YEAR END FRAME SALE is now going on in both our locations. In order to make room for the 2010 collections, we have discounted dozens of designer frames from 20%-50%. Included in our Whittier office are selected in stock styles from Michael Kohrs, Dana Buchman, Hummer, Gucci, and JLO. Our West Covina office is offering 30%-50% off Cole Hahn, John Varvatos, Kawasaski, and more.

Remember, winter in California still means lots of sunny days, so choose from a stylish pair of sunglasses, or a brand new pair of everyday glasses to take you from your workday into your evening.

Our Whittier office is currently offering a "second pair discount" of 50% off on a complete pair of childrens glasses when you purchase both pairs the same day.

At the West Covina office, you can take advantage of the 1 cent frame sale on the Jelly Bean collection of children's frames. See our offices for details.

Just like your car, your glasses require proper maintanence to assue your vision is the best it can be. This coupon entitles you to a FREE eyeglass “Tune-Up”, which includes tightening of screws, adjustment, ultra-sonic cleaning, and a new case & cleaning cloth! Bring your glasses into the office anytime. No appointment necessary. Print this page and bring it with you when you visit our offices.

WOW! Our free lasik consultation day held in September in our West Covina office was a huge success, thanks to all of you who came in and visited with our fun and informative guest staff from the TLC Laser Centers. We had a great time chatting with the patients we knew, and meeting some of you for the very first time. Special surgery pricing available that day was a great incentive to book your surgery if you were a candidate for lasik.

So if you have ever wondered about lasik, give us a call and we will put your name on the list to be called when the details are set for our next free consultation day. Find out if lasik is for you!