October is World Blindness Month: Protect and Restore Your Vision with ADV Vision

Cataracts, Eye Health, Glaucoma, LASIK Eye Surgery, RLE, Vision Correction

October marks World Blindness Month, a global reminder that most vision loss can be prevented with early detection and advanced treatment.  At ADV Vision, our board-certified ophthalmologists combine cutting-edge technology with surgical expertise to deliver personalized care for glaucoma, cataracts, and refractive errors. Our mission is to help patients throughout San Luis Obispo County and […]

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How Smoking Impact Your Vision: Risks Beyond Vaping

Eye Health

It’s widely known that smoking harms your lungs and heart, but did you know it also poses a severe threat to your eyesight? For patients considering LASIK, cataract surgery, or seeking a eye surgeon, understanding these risks is crucial. Beyond the emerging concerns with vaping, traditional cigarette smoking has long been unequivocally linked to a […]

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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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5 Steps You Can Take to Prevent Glaucoma

News & Media

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 […]

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