The early stages of cataract development can be quite challenging to identify and will likely cause little discernible interference to your day to day activities. However, the transformative and life-altering effects a cataract will ultimately cause are undeniable. Unless diagnosed and properly treated, a cataract will eventually lead to vision loss and even total blindness. […]
For anyone looking to correct their vision through laser eye surgery, you’ve likely boiled your options down to three procedures: LASIK, SMILE, and PRK. All three procedures are safe and effective ways to correct your vision and have successfully treated millions of patients worldwide. However, knowing which procedure will be best for you can be […]
Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to the eye’s optic nerve which carries visual information from our eyes to the brain. It can lead to severe vision loss and if left untreated, total blindness. In fact, glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness throughout the United States. One of the greatest obstacles glaucoma prevention […]
Worldwide, cataracts cause more vision-related problems than any other eye condition or disorder. In fact, in the United States alone, an estimated 22 million Americans over the age of 40 have a cataract and the majority of people will develop a cataract over the course of their lifetime. Despite cataracts being the most common cause […]
LASIK is the safest, most successful, and most widely studied elective procedure in the world with the highest patient satisfaction rate of any elective procedure available in modern medicine. If you have spent your life wearing contacts or eyeglasses, you’ve probably considered LASIK and have been actively researching the entire process. In your research, you […]
If a LASIK procedure is something you have been considering but always seem to put off, the forthcoming summer is a great reason to put LASIK back on your radar. A LASIK procedure is fast, relatively painless, and carries with it little downtime, meaning you could experience crisp clear vision just in time for all […]
An intraocular lens (IOL) is a small artificial lens for the eye. The simplest way to explain an IOL is it’s a surgically implanted contact lens that is placed on the eye. The lens is placed beneath the cornea, and it can be used to support or replace the natural lens. An IOL provides all […]
LASIK is the most popular refractive surgery performed in the United States. It’s fast, easy, and can change the way you see the world. Have you ever thought about LASIK eye surgery and didn’t know where to start? Well, here are some helpful questions and answers that will hopefully set you on the path to […]
The next total solar eclipse, also known as ‘The Great American Solar Eclipse’, will happen Monday, August 21st. This total solar eclipse will be the first in nearly 100 years to be viewable from coast to coast. Whether you’re lucky enough be one of the sky gazers along the path of totality or will be […]
Partnership Between San Luis Obispo Ophthalmic Surgeon Adam Abroms, M.D. and Southern California-Based Dougherty Laser Vision Delivers Innovation-Driven Refractive Surgery and General Ophthalmology Services Across Central Coast Region Improving vision care across California’s Central Coast is our focus. With locations open in Santa Maria, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo, we are proud to provide […]
