Is Drinking Water Good for Your Eyes to Keep Them Hydrated?

Eye Health

Water is essential for the body to help maintain hydration including the eyes. Most people do not realize that drinking water is good for the eyes. However, they do notice the side-effects of not drinking plenty of water through dehydration. How Does Dehydration Occur? Dehydration can occur for a variety of reasons. When you think […]

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COVID-19 Update

News & Media

Dear Patient, The COVID-19 pandemic and California’s Shelter-in-Place order means that non-essential outings must be avoided to limit spread of infection.  As you are probably aware, patients over 65, or those with underlying medical problems, such as heart or lung problems and diabetes, are more susceptible to serious complications of this virus.  While social distancing […]

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Is Blindness Due to Cataracts Possible?

Cataracts, Eye Health

Blindness due to cataracts is possible if cataracts treatment is not sought. Over time, cataracts will continue to develop and, eventually, lead to reduced vision and, potentially, blindness. However, unlike other forms of blindness that result in permanent vision loss, it is possible to restore vision with laser vision surgery. What Are Cataracts? Cataracts are a […]

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Anatomy of the Human Eye

General Eye Care, Resources

The human eye is an amazing part of the body that allows most of us to see. Some of us are lucky enough to have 20/20 vision while others can achieve 20/20 vision either with glasses, contacts, or corrective laser surgery procedures. The human eye is made of three distinct layers: Outermost Layer, Middle Layer, […]

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The Top Laser Eye Surgery FAQ: Are You Awake During LASIK Surgery?

LASIK Eye Surgery

The LASIK procedure is one of the most common types of laser eye surgery performed today. It is used to treat a variety of different types of vision conditions, including astigmatism, farsightedness, and nearsightedness. Understandably, many people have questions about this procedure with “Are you awake during LASIK surgery?” being one of the top frequently […]

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Why Early Glaucoma Detection and Diagnosis Are Important

Glaucoma

doctor ophthalmologist is checking the eye vision of woman

Glaucoma is a disease that affects the eyes and vision. If left untreated, it can lead to blindness. It is where the optic nerve becomes damaged from excess intraocular pressure. This buildup of pressure is caused when the trabecular meshwork—the drainage channel in the eye—becomes blocked. Fluid produced in the eye cannot drain away and […]

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4 Common Eye Conditions to Watch Out For

Eye Health

There are many common eye diseases and disorders. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 11 million people aged 12 and older in the U.S. require vision correction, and 3.3 million aged 40 and older are legally blind or living with low vision.1 Many eye disorders are age-related, but some can occur at […]

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