Welcome to Edwin Y. Endo, OD & Associates  at the  Mary Savio Medical Plaza. We are Primary Eyecare Physicians (Eye Doctors of Optometry) and we are located in the heart of Honolulu, close to the shores of memorable Pearl Harbor in Aiea and Pearl City in the Leeward Area of central Honolulu in Oahu. We provide medical-vision care for the entire family where true quality is affordable with excellence.

Our goal is to provide quality and complete "state of the art" professional eyecare to our valued patients. We strive to keep up with the latest eye care technology, prescription lenses & fashion eyewear (exclusive designer eyeglasses) with appealing trends and offer our patients a wide variety of services including Cataracts, Macula Degeneration, Glaucoma Treatments & Evaluations,  Contact lenses (including bifocals, multifocals, colors, astigmatism, etc), fashion eyewear dispensing, digital Progressive lenses (Pals),  Polaroid Transitions (Vantage), Geriatric, Nutrition, Cosmetic (Latisse)  and , allergy Red eyes, chronic Dry eyes (punctal plugs, Restasis, Xiidra), Eyestrain, Sore eyes,  Eye pain, Lasik  & Implantable Contact Lenses & Refractive Surgery consultation & care, & Occupational & Sports vision. 

We offer only the best, new industry & revolutionary Space Age standards in the field of Eyecare, Contact lenses, Laser Eye Surgery, Lacrimology, Nutrition and Good-Health.

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Eye exams

Edwin Y Endo OD provides professional eye examinations at our Aiea location. We'll have you read an eye chart to test your vision and do some other simple tests to asses the overall health of your eyes. Book an appointment for your exam today by calling us.

Dry eyes

Dry eyes are a common condition that is associated with aging, as well as certain health conditions. We are able to provide treatment and ongoing support for patients with this issue. Let us work with you to discover the cause of your dry eye condition and address it with an appropriate method.

Nutrition

At Edwin Y Endo OD we believe that good nutrition is important to the overall health of your eyes. Our approach to this is to include a nutritional component, along with education, so that our patients receive a full spectrum of treatment when they come to us for help. Call to learn more about how we do that.

Computer vision

From practical advice to specialty glasses, Edwin Y Endo OD Optometrist can assist you with any computer-related vision issues you may be experiencing. Eyestrain is a real concern among those who spend long hours staring at a screen. Let us help you keep your eyes in good shape.

  Envision Yourself

About Envision Yourself: Seeing Well and Looking Good. Envision Yourself was conceived and created by the Vision Council of America. Our office is proud to utilize the principles and concepts of Envision Yourself to provide you the best results and satisfaction with your eyewear selection.

Eyewear DO's and DON'TS (from the "Envision Yourself" Program)

Well-known designer labels have come out with new introductions along new sleeker, smaller-shaped lines. Last year, it was glamour and big, now it's closer to the eye and sexier. Plastics and metals are both strong, but metals are the most popular. Combinations of metal fronts and plastic temples look good, too.

In metal frames, the oval and rectangle are the most popular shapes, followed by squares and skinny ovals & small wires in all shapes. The best frame colors are matte-black and tortoise, followed by deep browns and deep olives. The brown family is particularly noteworthy, everything from metallicized bronzes to warm beige & copper. Leading-edge colors are ruby reds to purples, shades of indigo and blue.

There are some brights, in the yellow, celery, and orange families, especially in sport lines. Colored lenses, which we started last summer, have been outstanding, and these will continue. The top lens color is blue, followed by yellow, orange, and violet.

There's a new look in finishes: a light metallicized, translucent, or a muted pearlized, which gives a more matte finish.      

Getting the best glasses

Eyewear has changed more in the last five years than in the previous 100, and with a variety of new styles and products from which to choose you can select the sharpest lenses, most flattering frames, and necessary options at the best price. 

The newest frames are scaled down to smaller proportions with less weight and improved optics and more flattering, eye-accentuating looks. Frame materials include wire-thin titanium and stainless steel to sleek colored plastics and bold metals with new designs.

 Lenses have become thinner and flatter with less weight and improved appearance and better vision. New "hard" coatings are better and "anti-reflective" coatings are much improved. There are eyeglasses for almost everything including sports & safety, "task" and computer glasses to swimming. And many aging baby boomers can now benefit from today's progressives (no-line multifocals) which represent some of optical engineering's greatest feats.

Really, there is so much to know and we help you decide what is the best options and materials available for your prescription, your personal needs and the best style to match you.

Fair prices. Don't assume heavily advertised chain stores will have low prices or that glasses offered by independent eye doctors are overpriced. A recent study by Consumers Reports concluded that the best overall buys were from your independent eye doctors when based on the following factors: price, quality, accuracy, and service.

Here is what to look for: Well-made quality frames. Appearance and feel are important features to look for. Should handle well with smooth and precise opening and closure of frame. Should have smooth finish and even color and looks neat. Quality names and current styles. Major frame companies with good reputations are Safilo, Luxottica, Charmant, Tura, Neostyle, Christian Dior, Gucci, etc. Not all designer names are reflective of quality. A lenses-first approach.

Your prescription will dictate the best type of frame that you need. For example, if you have a high prescription, choose a small frame. Seek current-generation, high quality lenses and coatings. Cheaper and poor quality coatings will not last very long and only cost you more money. Inform your vision consultant of what your needs are. Will the glasses be used for work, sports, sewing, etc. If you develop skin irritation from nickel, you should seek nickel-free frames. If you sweat a lot, then you should seek corrosion proof frames. Frame and coating guarantee. Quality frames and specialty coatings usually have a manufacturer's warranty (normal wear and tear) of 1-2 years. Your vision consultant should be certified, have a current license, and many years of experience.

Using Frames to Improve Your Looks