Cataracts are normally caused by aging yet can occur in younger people sooner from an eye injury, diabetes, excessive UV sunlight exposure, and other such reasons. Cataracts occur when the proteins in the lens of the eye start to form on the lens. This “clumping” will appear as a white dot on the surface of […]
Vision is a vital sense most people don’t even think about losing. They may not have perfect vision but can wear glasses or contacts or get laser corrective vision surgery to fix this problem. Yet, there are several things that can cause damage to your eyes and cause vision loss, sometimes even permanently. What Damages […]
When it comes to vision correction, you often have the option of choosing between glasses, contacts, or laser eye surgery. Which one is best for your lifestyle? It depends on you and the type of vision correction you require. Each choice has its pros and cons. Glasses Pros Glasses are the most frequent choice to […]
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 […]
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 […]
As we get older, our eyes go through age-related changes. They often change around 40 and, again, once we are in our 60s. LASIK for older people is not always the best option to correct vision problems. The eyes tend to be their healthiest from the time we are 19 to around 40. After 40, […]
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 […]
Undergoing LASIK eye surgery to improve your vision is relatively quick, easy, and painless. This is why so many people are getting some form of laser eye surgery today. Even if they are not an ideal candidate for LASIK, there are other types of laser surgeries like PRK and implantable contact lenses. The important thing […]
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, […]
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 […]
