# Radiant Optometry

> Family optometry practice in Bellflower, California, led by optometrist Dr. Loi Thanh Mai. Eye exams for children, adults and seniors, myopia management, Ortho-K, medical and urgent eye care, contact lenses, scleral lenses and same-day glasses, with care in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

## Key facts

- Name: Radiant Optometry (Radiant Optometry by Loi Thanh Mai, O.D.)
- Address: 16106 Bellflower Boulevard, Bellflower, CA 90706, USA
- Phone: (562) 867-4716
- Website: https://radiantoptometry.com/
- Book an appointment online: https://radiantoptometry.com/request-an-appointment/ (or call). Patients pick a time online and get a confirmation email; the team then calls to verify insurance and confirm the appointment.
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15429940163486815319
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radiantoptometry
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiant.optometry/
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/radiant-optometry-bellflower
- Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 6pm (closed 12 to 1pm for lunch); Saturday 9am to 1pm by appointment; closed Wednesday and Sunday
- Optometrist: Dr. Loi Thanh Mai (Doctor of Optometry; UCLA and Western University of Health Sciences). Every exam is performed by Dr. Mai personally.
- Languages: the team speaks English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Dr. Mai can handle a whole visit in Vietnamese. Exams can be done in Spanish, with a Spanish-speaking team member helping explain the treatment plan.
- Insurance accepted: VSP, EyeMed, Medi-Cal (through Molina and L.A. Care), Envolve (through Health Net) and Medicare. Medical eye visits are usually billed to medical insurance.
- No insurance: the Essential Vision Plan, an in-house discount membership, costs $129 per person per year, includes the first routine eye exam, and gives member discounts (for example 20% off frames and lenses). It is not insurance and the fee is non-refundable.
- Payment methods: credit cards, debit cards and cash
- Same-day glasses: many single-vision prescriptions can be ready the same day, using in-stock polycarbonate lenses with anti-glare coating. Same-day glasses are paid out of pocket (not billed to insurance). Check stock with the same-day check on the Same-Day Glasses page, then call to confirm the office is open and available.
- Booking: online booking offers Comprehensive Eye Exams, Comprehensive Eye Exams + Contact Lens Fitting, Kids’ Eye Exams, and Medical Eye Exams/Urgent Eye Care. Dry eye, myopia management, Ortho-K, scleral lens and cataract or LASIK consults are scheduled by phone.
- Urgent eye problems: call first for a same-day visit when possible. For sudden vision loss, a chemical splash or a serious eye injury, go to the nearest emergency room.
- Patients come from Bellflower, Downey, Norwalk, Lakewood, Cerritos, Paramount, Compton, Long Beach and Artesia.

## Services

- [Comprehensive eye exams](https://radiantoptometry.com/comprehensive-eye-exam/): Comprehensive eye exams in Bellflower, CA for kids, adults and seniors: a full vision and eye health check with Dr. Mai. VSP, EyeMed and Medi-Cal accepted.
- [Kids’ eye exams (pediatric)](https://radiantoptometry.com/pediatric-eye-exams/): Kids’ eye exams in Bellflower, CA that children enjoy. Pediatric vision checks for school, sports and screens, plus early myopia care. Medi-Cal and VSP accepted.
- [Myopia management for kids](https://radiantoptometry.com/myopia-management/): Slow your child’s nearsightedness with myopia management in Bellflower, CA: myopia control glasses, soft contacts, low-dose eye drops and Ortho-K.
- [Ortho-K (orthokeratology)](https://radiantoptometry.com/ortho-k/): Ortho-K in Bellflower, CA: overnight lenses that let kids and adults see clearly all day without glasses or daytime contacts, and can help slow myopia.
- [Medical eye exams](https://radiantoptometry.com/medical-eye-exam/): Medical eye exams in Bellflower, CA for dry eye, infections, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease. Billed to medical insurance, including Medicare and Medi-Cal.
- [Dry eye treatment](https://radiantoptometry.com/dry-eye-treatment/): Dry, gritty, burning or watery eyes? Dry eye treatment in Bellflower, CA that finds the cause and goes beyond artificial tears. Billed to medical insurance.
- [Urgent eye care](https://radiantoptometry.com/urgent-care/): Red eye, eye pain or something in your eye? Get same-day urgent eye care in Bellflower, CA whenever possible. Call Radiant Optometry first at (562) 867-4716.
- [Contact lens exams and fittings](https://radiantoptometry.com/contact-lens-exam/): Contact lens exams and fittings in Bellflower, CA for daily, monthly, toric and multifocal lenses. First-time wearers and teens welcome. Book your fitting.
- [Scleral lenses](https://radiantoptometry.com/scleral-lenses/): Custom scleral lenses in Bellflower, CA for keratoconus, irregular corneas, severe dry eye and hard-to-fit eyes. Specialty fittings with Dr. Mai.
- [Cataract and LASIK co-management](https://radiantoptometry.com/surgical-co-management/): Cataract surgery and LASIK co-management in Bellflower, CA: pre- and post-op care close to home from the eye doctor who knows you, and fewer surgeon trips.
- [Same-day glasses](https://radiantoptometry.com/same-day-glasses/): Need glasses fast? Get same-day glasses in Bellflower, CA. Many single-vision prescriptions are ready the same day, with your exam and frames in one visit.
- [Eyeglasses and frames](https://radiantoptometry.com/eyewear/): Shop eyeglasses, designer frames, kids’ frames and prescription sunglasses in Bellflower, CA, including Ray-Ban and Marc Jacobs. Same-day glasses available.
- [Eyeglass lenses and coatings](https://radiantoptometry.com/eyeglass-lenses/): Single vision vs. bifocal vs. progressive lenses, explained. Compare lens materials, anti-glare coatings, Transitions® and polarized lenses in Bellflower, CA.

## Eye symptoms

- [Eye symptom guide](https://radiantoptometry.com/eye-symptoms/): Blurry vision, red eyes, floaters, eye pain or dry eyes? Find your symptom, what it may mean, and when to see our Bellflower eye doctor.
- [Blurry vision](https://radiantoptometry.com/blurry-vision/): Blurry vision up close, far away or out of nowhere? Learn the common causes, when it’s an emergency, and how our Bellflower eye doctor finds the fix.
- [Double vision](https://radiantoptometry.com/double-vision/): Seeing double? Learn the difference between one-eye and two-eye double vision, when diplopia is an emergency, and how our Bellflower eye doctor can help.
- [Red eyes and pink eye](https://radiantoptometry.com/red-eyes/): Red, bloodshot or pink eyes? Learn the causes of red eye and pink eye, when it needs same-day care, and how our Bellflower eye doctor diagnoses and treats it.
- [Itchy eyes and eye allergies](https://radiantoptometry.com/itchy-eyes/): Itchy, watery or swollen eyes from allergies? Learn what causes itchy eyes and how our Bellflower eye doctor can help you find relief that lasts.
- [Eye pain](https://radiantoptometry.com/eye-pain/): Eye pain, aching or a sharp, stabbing feeling? Learn common causes, when eye pain is an emergency, and how to get same-day eye care in Bellflower, CA.
- [Floaters and flashes](https://radiantoptometry.com/eye-floaters-and-flashes/): New floaters, spots or flashes of light? Learn what’s normal, when it may signal a retinal tear, and get a same-day dilated eye exam in Bellflower, CA.
- [Eye strain and headaches](https://radiantoptometry.com/eye-strain-and-headaches/): Tired eyes or headaches after screens or reading? Learn what causes eye strain and how the right glasses and habits help. Eye exams in Bellflower, CA.
- [Styes and eyelid bumps](https://radiantoptometry.com/stye-eyelid-bump/): Painful bump on your eyelid? Learn the difference between a stye and a chalazion, home care that helps, and when to see our Bellflower eye doctor.
- [Scratched eye or something in the eye](https://radiantoptometry.com/scratched-eye/): Scratched eye or something stuck in your eye? Learn what to do for a scratched cornea or debris in the eye, and how to get same-day care in Bellflower, CA.
- [Trouble seeing at night](https://radiantoptometry.com/trouble-seeing-at-night/): Glare, halos or blurry vision driving at night? Learn the common causes, from cataracts to an outdated prescription, and how our Bellflower eye doctor helps.

## Insurance and plans

- [Insurance and payment options](https://radiantoptometry.com/payment-options/): Insurance and payment options at Radiant Optometry in Bellflower, CA: VSP, EyeMed, Medi-Cal and Medicare, plus cards and cash. We check your benefits first.
- [VSP](https://radiantoptometry.com/vsp-insurance/): VSP eye doctor in Bellflower, CA, minutes from Downey and Norwalk. Use your VSP benefits for exams, glasses and contacts. We verify coverage before you visit.
- [EyeMed](https://radiantoptometry.com/eyemed-insurance/): EyeMed eye doctor in Bellflower, CA, near Downey and Lakewood. Use your EyeMed benefits for exams, glasses and contacts. We verify coverage before you visit.
- [Medi-Cal](https://radiantoptometry.com/medi-cal-insurance/): Eye doctor that takes Medi-Cal in Bellflower, CA. Molina, L.A. Care and Health Net plans accepted for eye exams and glasses for all ages. Se habla español.
- [Medicare](https://radiantoptometry.com/medicare/): Medicare eye doctor in Bellflower, CA: medical and diabetic eye exams, glaucoma checks and cataract care. We check your Medicare coverage before your visit.
- [Essential Vision Plan (no insurance needed)](https://radiantoptometry.com/affordable-accessible-eye-care/): Essential Vision Plan in Bellflower, CA: $129 a year includes your first routine eye exam plus 20% off glasses and lenses. No vision insurance needed.

## About the practice

- [About Radiant Optometry](https://radiantoptometry.com/about-us/): Meet Radiant Optometry, a family eye practice in Bellflower, CA. Dr. Loi Thanh Mai sees kids, adults and seniors. We speak English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
- [Meet Dr. Loi Thanh Mai and the team](https://radiantoptometry.com/our-team/): Meet Dr. Loi Thanh Mai (UCLA, Western University of Health Sciences) and the Radiant Optometry team caring for Bellflower families in three languages.
- [Patient reviews](https://radiantoptometry.com/testimonials/): Read real reviews from Bellflower families about eye exams, glasses and contacts with Dr. Loi Thanh Mai and the Radiant Optometry team. See why they stay.
- [Areas we serve](https://radiantoptometry.com/areas-we-serve/): Need an eye doctor near Downey, Norwalk, Lakewood, Cerritos or Long Beach? Radiant Optometry in Bellflower is minutes away. Get directions from your city.
- [FAQ](https://radiantoptometry.com/faq/): Answers to common questions about insurance, Medi-Cal, eye exams, kids’ vision and same-day glasses at Radiant Optometry in Bellflower, CA.
- [Office policies](https://radiantoptometry.com/office-policies/): Appointment, cancellation, insurance and payment policies at Radiant Optometry in Bellflower, CA. Questions? Call (562) 867-4716 and we’ll be glad to help.
- [Contact and directions](https://radiantoptometry.com/contact-us/): Visit Radiant Optometry at 16106 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706. Call (562) 867-4716 or book online. Hours, directions and urgent eye care info.
- [Book an eye exam](https://radiantoptometry.com/request-an-appointment/): Book an eye exam at Radiant Optometry in Bellflower, CA in about a minute, for yourself or the whole family. We accept VSP, EyeMed, Medi-Cal and Medicare.
- [Eye health blog](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/): Eye health articles from Radiant Optometry in Bellflower, CA: blurry vision, lens options, kids’ vision and myopia, dry eye, contact lenses and more.

## Eye health articles

- [Why Is My Vision Blurry Even With Glasses?](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/why-is-my-vision-blurry-even-with-glasses/): Why is your vision blurry even with glasses? Common reasons, from an outdated prescription or poor fit to eye strain and eye conditions, and what helps.
- [Single Vision vs. Bifocal vs. Progressive Lenses](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-single-vision-bifocal-and-progressive-lenses/): Single vision vs. bifocal vs. progressive lenses: what’s the difference? Learn how each lens works, who it’s best for, and how to choose the right one.
- [Why Are My Eyes Suddenly Blurry? 10 Causes](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/why-are-my-eyes-suddenly-blurry/): Why are your eyes suddenly blurry? 10 causes, from dry eye and blood sugar to cataracts and retinal detachment, plus warning signs that need urgent care.
- [How Much Screen Time Is Too Much?](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/how-much-screen-time-is-too-much/): How much screen time is too much for your eyes? Learn the signs of digital eye strain, the truth about blue light, and simple tips for adults and kids.
- [Daily vs. Monthly Contacts](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/daily-vs-monthly-contacts/): Daily vs. monthly contacts: compare comfort, cost, hygiene and allergies to find the right lenses for you. Advice from Radiant Optometry in Bellflower.
- [Can You Sleep in Contact Lenses?](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/can-you-sleep-in-contact-lenses/): Can you sleep in contact lenses? Learn why overnight wear raises infection risk, what to do if you fell asleep in your contacts, and when to get urgent care.
- [Eye Pain: When Is It an Emergency?](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/eye-pain-when-is-it-an-emergency/): Is your eye pain an emergency? Learn which symptoms need urgent care right away, which causes are usually minor, and when to see an eye doctor.
- [Why Artificial Tears Aren't Always Enough](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/why-artificial-tears-arent-always-enough/): Artificial tears only help so much. Learn why dry eye symptoms keep coming back, the different causes of dry eye, and when to see an eye doctor for treatment.
- [Why Cheap Online Glasses May Cost More](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/why-cheap-online-glasses-may-cost-you-more-in-the-long-run/): Cheap online glasses can cost more in the end. See how fit, measurement accuracy, durability and eye health compare with glasses from a local optical.
- [Understanding Macular Degeneration](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/understanding-macular-degeneration-and-how-to-prevent-it/): What is macular degeneration? Learn the difference between dry and wet AMD, early symptoms to watch for, and practical ways to lower your risk.
- [How Often Should Children Have Eye Exams?](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/how-often-should-children-have-eye-exams/): How often should children have eye exams? See the recommended schedule by age, why school screenings aren’t enough, and signs your child needs an exam sooner.
- [10 Signs It's Time for an Eye Exam](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/10-signs-its-time-to-schedule-an-eye-exam/): Blurry vision, headaches, squinting or trouble seeing at night? Here are 10 signs it’s time to schedule an eye exam, and why it’s worth not waiting.
- [What Happens During a Comprehensive Eye Exam?](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/what-really-happens-during-a-comprehensive-eye-exam/): What happens during a comprehensive eye exam? A step-by-step look at your visit, from pre-testing to the eye health check, so you know what to expect.
- [Do You Need an Eye Exam With 20/20 Vision?](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/do-you-need-an-eye-exam-even-if-you-have-20-20-vision/): Have 20/20 vision? You may still need an eye exam. We clear up 3 common myths and explain how a full exam finds problems before they affect your sight.
- [Are Contact Lenses Safe for Kids and Teens?](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/are-contact-lenses-safe-for-children-or-teens/): Are contact lenses safe for kids and teens? Learn the benefits of starting young, why responsibility matters more than age, and answers to parents’ questions.
- [Can an Eye Exam Detect Other Health Problems?](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/can-an-eye-exam-detect-other-health-problems-your-eyes-a-window-to-your-overall-health/): Can an eye exam detect other health problems? Learn how an eye exam can reveal early signs of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and more.
- [How Scleral Lenses Help Complex Vision Problems](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/how-scleral-lenses-can-help-correct-complex-vision-problems/): What are scleral lenses? Learn how these large custom contacts help keratoconus, irregular corneas and severe dry eye, and what a scleral fitting involves.
- [Glaucoma Treatment Options](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/what-are-the-treatment-options-for-glaucoma/): Glaucoma treatment options explained: how prescription eye drops, oral medications, laser therapy and surgery lower eye pressure to protect your vision.
- [Are Anti-Reflective Coatings Worth It?](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/anti-reflective-coatings-why-you-should-consider-them/): Are anti-reflective coatings worth it? See 6 benefits, from sharper night driving and less eye strain to better-looking glasses and easier cleaning.
- [How to Clean Coated Lenses](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/how-to-clean-coated-lenses-without-damaging-them/): How to clean coated lenses without damaging them: the do’s and don’ts, a step-by-step cleaning guide, and special care for anti-glare and blue light lenses.
- [Transition Lenses vs. Prescription Sunglasses](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/transition-lenses-prescription-sunglasses/): Transition lenses vs. prescription sunglasses: which is better? Compare how they work, their benefits and drawbacks, and which fits your lifestyle.
- [Eye Care for Diabetics](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/eye-care-for-diabetics-what-you-need-to-know/): Have diabetes? Learn why yearly dilated eye exams matter, the diabetic eye diseases to watch for, and simple tips to protect your vision.
- [Understanding Lens Index](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/understanding-lens-index-choosing-the-right-lenses-for-glasses/): What does lens index mean? Compare standard, mid-index, high-index and ultra-high-index lenses to find thinner, lighter glasses for your prescription.
- [Early Signs of Myopia in Children](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/early-signs-of-myopia-in-children-and-why-early-detection-is-key/): What are the early signs of myopia in children? Learn what to watch for, why early detection matters, and how myopia management and Ortho-K can help.
- [Best Glasses Frames for Your Face Shape](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/the-best-glasses-frames-for-your-face-shape/): Find the best glasses frames for your face shape: round, oval, square, heart and more. Easy tips and answers to common questions about choosing frames.
- [Why Same-Day Glasses Fit Busy Lives](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/why-same-day-glasses-are-the-perfect-solution-for-busy-lives/): What are same-day glasses, and who are they for? Learn how getting glasses in a day works, what to expect at your visit, and why busy families love it.
- [How Screen Time Affects Kids' Eyes](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/how-screen-time-affects-kids-eyes-and-how-to-protect-them/): How does screen time affect kids’ eyes? Learn about digital eye strain, myopia risk and sleep, plus 6 simple ways to protect your child’s vision.
- [What Is a Pinguecula?](https://radiantoptometry.com/blog/what-is-a-pinguecula/): What is a pinguecula? Learn what causes this yellowish bump on the white of the eye, common symptoms, how it’s treated, and when to see an eye doctor.

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