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We live in exciting times, when advances in medicine allow for the permanent correction of conditions we previously had difficulty treating. In terms of vision, patients now have options for correction beyond the dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses. With lens replacement and refractive surgery performed regularly, more people are finding freedom with clear vision. One such option patients are finding is our Restor lens treatment. Restor lens was initially used as a lens replacement for patients undergoing cataract removal. However, it has been determined that this therapy is also ideal for those who want to correct presbyopia, a common … Continue reading "Shedding light on new technology"The post Shedding light on new technology appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

According to the American Association of Opthalmology, approximately 22 million American aged 40 and older are affected by cataracts. This eye condition, which affects at least half of the over-80 population, is also one of the leading causes of blindness. Fortunately, there are solutions for cataracts. Replacing the clouded lens with the appropriate IOL lens has helped our patients from Laguna Beach and other Southern CA cities regain a better quality of life. Cataracts are believed to be age-related. One of the main reasons that changes in the eye’s lens may occur later in life, however, is that the oxidation … Continue reading "Why you should stop smoking before the placement of an IOL lens in the Laguna Beach, CA area"The post Why you should stop smoking before the placement of an IOL lens in the Laguna Beach, CA area appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The world of medicine, like many other areas, is continually evolving, which brings great benefit to both practitioner and patient. When dealing with cataracts, our Orange County office incorporates the use of LenSx®, made by Alcon. This technology allows us to approach cataract removal with a computer-controlled, bladeless laser, leading to a great deal of precision and safety in the critical steps of this procedure. Using LenSx® means that our patients get a fully customized treatment plan through the creation of a custom map, delineating every important area accessed during the procedure. The technology behind LenSx® is a femtosecond laser, … Continue reading "Improving the care we provide to our Orange County patients with LenSx"The post Improving the care we provide to our Orange County patients with LenSx appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

A cataract can get in the way of seeing as clearly as you need to. Usually, cataracts gradually progress, posing no significant risk to eyesight. At some point, however, most people with cataracts decide that removal is a necessary step toward regaining a better quality of life. At The Orange County Eye Institute, we get to know our patient well before choosing a lens implant. We understand some who visit our Laguna Hills office are perfect candidates for a multifocal lens, and an alternative must be found for others. Above all, the success of a prescribed intra-ocular lens lies in … Continue reading "Lens implant treatment customized in our Laguna Hills practice for the greatest benefit"The post Lens implant treatment customized in our Laguna Hills practice for the greatest benefit appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The area of intraocular lenses is constantly evolving, with innovative advances such as the Tecnis multifocal lens improving the way we treat vision problems. Tecnis is a multifocal lens, which we use in our California practice for lens replacement after the removal of a cataract-affected lens. This IOL can also be used in refractive lens exchange. The Tecnis IOL replaces the eye’s natural lens, and features an optic design that functions like a bifocal. This lens produces clear images of objects in the distance, while simultaneously allowing sharp visualization of objects at near and intermediate distances as well. This is … Continue reading "Details on the Tecnis multifocal lens from your California eye specialist"The post Details on the Tecnis multifocal lens from your California eye specialist appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

When vision is affected by astigmatism, cataracts, or some other eye condition, there are viable solutions that range beyond eyeglasses or contact lenses. Today, we have a wealth of innovative technology that allows us to restore crisp vision and depth perception so that you can see well and live well. Surgical vision solutions using an intra-ocular lens are safe and effective. The traditional IOL is the monofocal lens that focuses light to a single point. Multifocal lenses, on the other hand, will have several points of focus. For instance, a multifocal lens has a point of focus at a distance, … Continue reading "Help for our Laguna Hills patients choosing multifocal lenses"The post Help for our Laguna Hills patients choosing multifocal lenses appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

One of the leading causes of blindness today is the age-related cataract. Though “blindness” sounds very harsh and permanent, in the case of the cataract, vision can be restored by removing the clouded natural lens and replacing it with what is called an intraocular lens, or IOL. Patients of Dr. George Salib receive outstanding care when cataract removal is needed, with options like the Crystalens accommodating IOL in our Laguna Hills office. At the same time, nothing would make us happier than seeing our patients enjoy optimal vision. Scientists have yet to determine a direct cause for cataracts. What has … Continue reading "Might diet help you put off the need for Crystalens treatment in Laguna Hills?"The post Might diet help you put off the need for Crystalens treatment in Laguna Hills? appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

One of the primary considerations we make when planning cataract surgery is how vision will be restored after the natural lens has been removed. A replacement lens must be implanted. The question is what type of replacement lens, called an intraocular lens, will best suit your particular needs? The toric lens The toric intraocular lens has been developed for cataract patients who also have astigmatism. This condition is quite common, potentially causing blurred vision. There are a number of ways in which astigmatism is corrected, including eyeglasses or contact lenses, or an intraocular lens for the cataract patient. To have … Continue reading "Discover if a toric lens is right for you in our facility near Aliso Viejo"The post Discover if a toric lens is right for you in our facility near Aliso Viejo appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The slight cloudiness of an early cataract may seem only mildly concerning. As a cataract progresses, however, concerns rise over the final impact on vision. For millions of men and women in our country, cataracts grow to a point where surgery is needed to restore not only vision but quality of life. What is a cataract? Cataracts are not necessarily growths on the eye but the decrease in the ability to focus properly as the lens stiffens and hardens. Most often, cataracts form later in life, affecting a large number of people over the age of 65. This problem does … Continue reading "Crystalens treatment in Laguna Hills the clear choice for restored vision"The post Crystalens treatment in Laguna Hills the clear choice for restored vision appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

A major component in the planning of cataract surgery is determining the most appropriate type of intraocular lens, or IOL, to use for vision correction. As a result of ongoing research and development, cataract patients now have numerous options for the replacement of a clouded lens, each of which may have certain advantages and disadvantages. The Crystalens is considered a “premium” IOL in cataract treatment. This type of replacement lens provides patients with a way to remove cataracts and correct presbyopia at the same time. Presbyopia is a condition that most adults experience sometime around the age of forty. The … Continue reading "Understanding the capabilities of Crystalens treatment leads to optimal results near Lake Forest, CA"The post Understanding the capabilities of Crystalens treatment leads to optimal results near Lake Forest, CA appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.