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The removal of a cataract means the removal of a natural eye lens. To complete this procedure, it is necessary to replace the natural lens with an artificial lens made of biocompatible material. The artificial lens placed into the eye is called an intraocular lens and this may be made to accommodate existing vision problems. If a monofocal lens is used to replace the natural lens, the focus is targeted on distance vision. In many cases, this type of lens can leave one in need of eye glasses for reading or near vision. Before the development of the ReStor intraocular … Continue reading "How the ReStor intraocular lens helps our Laguna Hills patients"The post How the ReStor intraocular lens helps our Laguna Hills patients appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Today, we have many more outstanding medical treatments for eye conditions than ever before. The Orange County Eye Institute is proud to offer our patients a wide range of choices when it comes to replacement of the natural lens in cataract removal surgery. Not only do we help patients identify the most suitable intra ocular lens to replace the clouded, natural lens, but we also offer the most efficient surgical procedure to complete this transition. There is a great deal of intricacy in the details of cataract removal, and Dr. George Salib has the extensive experience that makes his patients … Continue reading "Why LenSx is preferred by Laguna Beach and other Orange County residents"The post Why LenSx is preferred by Laguna Beach and other Orange County residents appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Vision restoration after cataract surgery had, for some time, involved the placement of a monofocal lens implant. The monofocal implant contains a prescription for a particular distance. In some cases, individual implants for each eye may contain a varied prescription, making it easier to see clearly both near and farther away. Although a beneficial use of monofocal lenses, there has been even greater success with the use of the technologically advanced multifocal lens. After cataract surgery, patients may wonder whether or not their multifocal lens will give them complete freedom from eyeglasses. During consultation in our Laguna Hills eye institute, … Continue reading "After Cataract Surgery, the right Multifocal Lens helps our Laguna Hills patients reduce their need for eyeglasses"The post After Cataract Surgery, the right Multifocal Lens helps our Laguna Hills patients reduce their need for eyeglasses appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The purpose of undergoing cataract surgery is to improve your vision. Cataracts are the clouding of the natural lens of the eye, and although they do not pose a threat to vision in terms of permanent blindness, they can certainly get in the way of your wellbeing. A cataract clouds a lens, mudding up your vision over time. People with cataracts may find sunlight and other forms of light uncomfortable, and may notice a glare around headlights, making it challenging to drive at night. When cataracts get to a point where they are impacting how you live, they should be … Continue reading "Choosing an IOL lens for presbyopia after cataract treatment in our Laguna Hills CA facility"The post Choosing an IOL lens for presbyopia after cataract treatment in our Laguna Hills CA facility appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Many people experience cataracts as they age. To have a cataract means that the lens of the eye has become hard and cloudy. Though age seems to be an underlying factor in the development of cataracts, which cause glare, light sensitivity, and blurred vision, this problem may also stem from exposure to ultraviolet light, an eye injury, or use of certain medications, like steroids. The concerning fact about cataracts is that, according to the World Health Organization, this condition remains the leading cause of blindness throughout the world. The good news is that many people can avoid this complication and … Continue reading "Why an intraocular lens is necessary after cataract surgery near Aliso Viejo, CA"The post Why an intraocular lens is necessary after cataract surgery near Aliso Viejo, CA appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Cataracts are commonly seen in adults as they age. The clouding of the eye’s natural lens is typically a mild problem. As cloudiness worsens, however, many people eventually choose to see their experienced eye surgeon for removal. At the Orange County Eye Institute, Dr. George Salib performs cataract surgery with precision and immense skill, facilitating a satisfactory outcome. Cataract surgery may be performed whenever the patient is ready to improve how he or she sees the world. In our state-of-the-art surgical center, cataract surgery is completed within just a few minutes. Using local anesthetic, the procedure is completely comfortable. Even … Continue reading "How an intraocular lens after cataract surgery in Lake Forest, CA may affect vision"The post How an intraocular lens after cataract surgery in Lake Forest, CA may affect vision appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

An integral part of cataract removal surgery is the replacement of the natural, clouded lens. Patients of the Orange County Eye Institute are in good hands with a team that offers excellent care and choices for intraocular lens implants. Our practice, located near Laguna Hills, CA, has treated patients from all over Orange County. Intraocular lenses available today come in a wide variety. There are monofocal lenses, which are very simple and basic, and premium IOLs designed to restore as near natural function as possible. Premium, multifocal lenses can address problems such as presbyopia and astigmatism and allow the patient … Continue reading "You have choices when it comes to your intraocular lens implant in the Laguna Hills, CA area"The post You have choices when it comes to your intraocular lens implant in the Laguna Hills, CA area appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

A cataract, a condition of one or both eyes, results in vision impairment in the form of cloudiness through the affected lens. This condition, although not completely threatening to vision, is one that can affect quality of life if not surgically corrected at some point in time, as glasses, contact lenses, and laser treatments such as LASIK have no impact on the cataract. Most of the time, a cataract will form as a part of the aging process, with many of our patients being over the age of fifty. Fortunately, this is not a condition that one must rush to … Continue reading "Correcting Cataracts through Surgery"The post Correcting Cataracts through Surgery appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The development of a cataract is not necessarily a pressing problem. In time, however, many people find that the best way to regain optimal vision is to have cataracts removed by their experienced ophthalmologist. Dr. George Salib of The Orange County Eye Institute has performed thousands of successful vision-correcting procedures. If cataracts are affecting your vision, laser cataract surgery in our Laguna Hills eye center may provide your most direct path to improvement. Conventional cataract surgery Cataract surgery remains one of the top surgeries performed by ophthalmologists. This safe and effective procedure typically promises a predictable outcome. The incisions made … Continue reading "How laser cataract surgery in our Laguna Hills office stacks up against conventional cataract surgery"The post How laser cataract surgery in our Laguna Hills office stacks up against conventional cataract surgery appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Eye conditions can be difficult to understand. Dr. Salib is an experienced eye specialist who provides in depth information so that patients can gain the most benefit of recommended treatment. People scheduled for cataract surgery often ask their surgeons if treatment will also correct astigmatism. Dr. Salib of Lake Forest explains. Cataracts and astigmatism – two different problems Cataract surgery is a procedure performed to remove a lens that has become opaque or clouded. This condition may result from excessive exposure to sunlight, with damage accumulating over many years. As it is a progressive condition, a cataract may eventually need … Continue reading "Cataract surgeons such as Dr. Salib near Lake Forest, CA, address other eye conditions for optimal results"The post Cataract surgeons such as Dr. Salib near Lake Forest, CA, address other eye conditions for optimal results appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.