Ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun damages the eyes the same way it damages skin. On the Central Coast, coastal glare and high-elevation vineyard terrain raise UV exposure above what most residents expect from a mild coastal climate. Unprotected UV exposure speeds up cataract formation, causes pterygium (a growth on the eye’s surface), and can burn the […]
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Photokeratitis and pterygium are two eye conditions linked to ultraviolet (UV) exposure, but they affect the eye in different ways. Photokeratitis is a temporary injury to the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, caused by intense UV exposure. A pterygium is a growth of tissue on the eye’s surface that develops after repeated irritation and sun exposure. Both […]
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Modern cataract surgery has transformed the way ophthalmologists treat cataracts. While cataract surgery has long been one of the safest and most successful procedures in medicine, today’s technology allows for greater precision, personalized treatment planning, and more opportunities to optimize vision after surgery. If blurry vision, glare, or difficulty driving at night is affecting your daily life, […]
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Have you ever found yourself racing against the clock at the end of the year to get a necessary medical eye exam in? Or maybe you’ve been putting off that much-needed consultation for a vision correction procedure. We’re here to tell you that the perfect opportunity to address your vision needs and maximize your benefits […]
Read MoreADV Vision has offices in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Santa Maria, California, as well as Surgery Center in San Luis Obispo.
