Vision clouding months or years after cataract surgery is usually posterior capsule opacification (PCO), not a new cataract. PCO happens when the thin membrane left in place during cataract surgery gradually thickens and clouds over. YAG capsulotomy, a quick laser procedure, clears this cloudiness by opening a path for light to pass through. Most patients […]
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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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If you’ve noticed a fleshy growth on your eye, often called a “surfer’s eye,” you may be experiencing pterygium. This condition is common among people exposed to UV light, wind, and dry environments, and it can lead to irritation, redness, and, in some cases, vision problems. At ADV Vision, located in San Luis Obispo County, our specialists provide comprehensive care for pterygium—ranging from non-surgical management to advanced […]
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Do your eyes feel more irritated, gritty, or inflamed when the heater kicks on? If you’re living with pterygium—the raised, fleshy growth on the eye often called “surfer’s eye”—you may notice that symptoms flare during the cooler months. Even though winters in San Luis Obispo County are mild, indoor heating can create conditions that make pterygium much more uncomfortable. At ADV […]
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As the fall season brings cooler temperatures and crisp breezes in San Luis Obispo, many people mistakenly believe that the risk of sun damage decreases. But did you know that ultraviolet (UV) rays remain strong even in the fall? Prolonged exposure to UV rays can contribute to serious eye conditions like pterygium and cataracts. At […]
Read MoreADV Vision has offices in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Santa Maria, California, as well as Surgery Center in San Luis Obispo.
