Robert A. Kolarczyk, M.D.
  • Welcome
  • Our Practice
  • Meet the Doctor
  • Our Staff
  • Patient Forms
  • Our Services
  • Schedule an Appointment
  • Eye Care Articles
  • Check Your Benefits
  • Insurances Accepted
  • Optical Boutique
  • Locations

Eye Care Articles


Children's Vision
  • Are Contact Lenses a Good Choice for Kids?

Computer Vision Syndrome
  • Computer Eyestrain: 10 Steps for Relief
  • Computer Glasses

Contact Lenses
  • Bifocal and Multifocal Contact Lenses
  • Contact Lens Basics
  • Contact Lenses for the 'Hard-to-Fit' Patient
  • Eye Exams for Contact Lenses
  • Gas Permeable (GP) Contact Lenses
  • Toric Contact Lenses for Astigmatism

Eye Exams
  • Why Are Eye Exams Important?

Eyeglasses
  • Eyeglass Frame Materials
  • Lens Options for Eyeglasses
  • Men's Eyeglass Frames
  • Specialty Eyewear
  • The Basics of Eyeglasses
  • Women's Eyeglass Frames

Low Vision
  • How To Cope With Low Vision
  • Low Vision Aids for Computer Users

LASIK and Vision Surgery
  • Corrective Eye Surgery Basics
  • LASIK
  • LASIK - Criteria for Success
  • LASIK Risks and Complications

Sports Vision
  • Contacts and Glasses That Enhance Performance
  • Protective Sports Eyewear
  • Scuba Diving Masks and Swim Goggles
  • Shooting Glasses and Hunting Eyewear

Sunglasses
  • Nonprescription Sunglasses
  • Performance and Sport Sunglasses
  • Prescription Sunglasses
  • Sunglasses for Kids

Problems and Diseases
  • Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
  • Astigmatism
  • Blepharitis
  • Cataracts
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Dry Eye Syndrome
  • Eye Allergies
  • Floaters and Spots
  • Glaucoma
  • Hyperopia
  • Keratoconus
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Myopia
  • Ocular Hypertension
  • Pingueculae
  • Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
  • Presbyopia
  • Ptosis
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa
  • Stye
  • Uveitis

Vision Over 40
  • Dry Eye After Menopause
  • How Progressive Lenses Work
  • Multifocal Contact Lenses
  • Multifocal Eyeglass Lenses
  • Occupational Bifocals and Trifocals

Vision Over 60
  • Eight Ways To Protect Your Eyesight
  • How Your Vision Changes as You Age
  • Tips for Coping With Vision Loss

Vision Insurance
  • What Is Vision Insurance?

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Contact Us

Santa Barbara Location:                 Solvang Location:
    
1801 State Street, Suite C                         540 Alisal Road, Suite 2
Santa Barbara, CA  93101                         Solvang, CA  93463
Phone: (805) 569-1000                              (805) 688-1833
Fax:      (805) 569-1155                              (805) 569-1155

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SB Ophthalmology Hours:                SB Optical Shop Hours:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm                                                 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
8:30 am - 5:00 pm                                                 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
8:30 am - 5:00 pm                                                 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
8:30 am - 5:00 pm                .                                8:30 am - 5:30 pm
8:30 am - 5:00 pm                                                 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Office Lunch Hour:                                             Optical Shop Lunch Hour:
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm                                            12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Solvang Ophthalmology Hours:        Solvang Optical Shop Hours:
Tues 8:30 am - 4:30 pm                                         Tues 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed  8:30 am - 4:30 pm                                        Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Office Lunch Hour:                                                 Optical Shop Lunch Hour:

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm                                                12:30 pm - 1:30 pm                                                   




  • Welcome
  • Our Practice
  • Meet the Doctor
  • Our Staff
  • Patient Forms
  • Our Services
  • Schedule an Appointment
  • Eye Care Articles
  • Check Your Benefits
  • Insurances Accepted
  • Optical Boutique
  • Locations