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Cataracts are a fairly common vision concern, especially as we grow older. The National Eye Institute reports that approximately half of the population will have a cataract or will have had cataract surgery by the age of 80. Dr. George Salib of the Orange County Eye Institute has helped many Southern California patients renew clear vision with safe, effective cataract surgery. If you live in the Laguna Beach area and notice the signs of cataracts, an examination performed by your experienced eye doctor can pave the way to resolution. Cataract surgery and secondary cataracts Cataract surgery is designed to remove … Continue reading "A secondary cataract can be addressed with simple surgery from your Laguna Beach eye doctor"The post A secondary cataract can be addressed with simple surgery from your Laguna Beach eye doctor appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

There are many things to love about living in beautiful Southern California. With both water and mountains within a short driving distance, residents of Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, and surrounding communities have many reasons to be outside. Our mild climate is so inviting all throughout the year, there is always something outdoors to enjoy. Studies show that how you care for your eyes while enjoying the gorgeous scenery around Orange County can either protect you from, or increase your potential need for cataract surgery at some point. How do you know if your outdoor activities might be harming … Continue reading "Could the sunny Orange County climate increase your potential need for cataract surgery?"The post Could the sunny Orange County climate increase your potential need for cataract surgery? appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Cataracts are a common occurrence, especially as we get older. Their development, however, can be inconvenient and sometimes troublesome should vision become impaired. Fortunately, cataracts do not pose a serious threat to vision, and they can be easily treated with a quick surgical procedure in our Orange County facility. Most of the time, a cataract is removed in a procedure that lasts only fifteen minutes or so. Surgeons do recommend that patients remain on the premises for a time, allowing the body to recover from anesthesia and allow time for a quick post-operative assessment. During this time, post-operative instructions will … Continue reading "Live in Orange County and want to remove a cataract? Learn recovery tips from our skilled surgeons"The post Live in Orange County and want to remove a cataract? Learn recovery tips from our skilled surgeons appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

As people age, they may expect to notice changes to their health or appearance, they may even expect changes in their vision to cause them to reach for glasses or corrective lenses more frequently. However, vision can also be affected by cataracts, a common condition in adults over the age of 60 that causes blurry or cloudy vision. However, unlike other vision troubles, cataracts can be reversed with cataract surgery. Dr. George Salib of the Orange County Eye Institute has helped many Laguna Hills patients manage their cataracts. He knows that patients have many questions about the condition and the … Continue reading "Laguna Hills patients ask, “Does laser cataract surgery hurt?”"The post Laguna Hills patients ask, “Does laser cataract surgery hurt?” appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Dr. Salib offers a laser-assisted alternative to conventional cataract surgery. Call the Orange County Eye Institute in Laguna Hills An estimated one in every six Americans aged 40 or older has vision affected by a cataract, and more than half by the age of 80. Those in the Laguna Hills area have the option of advanced laser treatment, as well as conventional cataract surgery, in the care of Dr. George Salib at the Orange County Eye Institute. What is cataract? Inside the eye is a clear lens. Its shape refracts or bends rays of light so that they focus on … Continue reading "Laser cataract treatment in Laguna Hills compared to conventional surgery"The post Laser cataract treatment in Laguna Hills compared to conventional surgery appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Blurry, cloudy vision? Sensitivity to light? By the age of 65, over 90 percent of people have vision problems due to a cataract. Patients in Laguna Hills, CA have turned to top cataract surgeon, Dr. George Salib and the Orange County Eye Center for eye cataract treatment. Cataracts defined In the eye, we have a natural lens that bends to refract light helping us see. The lens should be clear. When patients have cataracts, the lens is cloudy. Things appear blurry or less colorful when looking through a cloudy lens. Symptoms of cataracts can develop gradually and may include seeing … Continue reading "Patients in Laguna Hills, CA discover the benefits of laser surgery for eye cataract treatment"The post Patients in Laguna Hills, CA discover the benefits of laser surgery for eye cataract treatment appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

More than twenty million people in our country are affected by cataracts. This common vision problem most often occurs in adults over the age of forty. The risk for cataract development increases with age, with statistics showing half of the over-eighty population experiencing the cloudy vision caused by cataracts. There was a time when cataracts would eventually lead to blindness. Today, that risk remains. However, we now have the ability to recognize this problem very early and to monitor the condition of the clouded lens, acting quickly when vision impairment affects quality of life. Dr. Salib is an experienced cataract … Continue reading "Find solutions for clearer vision with your Cataract Surgeon in Orange County"The post Find solutions for clearer vision with your Cataract Surgeon in Orange County appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Health care for the aging individual is a complex matter. With various conditions affecting cognitive and motor skills, there has been a big question mark over the appropriateness of cataract surgery in certain instances, such as in patients with Alzheimer’s. The more research that is going into the best standard of care for patients of all ages, the more we are discovering that vision correction done by an experienced cataract surgeon may improve quality of life, something all people deserve. If you live in Orange County and want more information on cataracts and cataract removal surgery, contact Orange County Eye … Continue reading "The best care for aging patients and those with cognitive conditions may involve a visit to a cataract surgeon in Orange County"The post The best care for aging patients and those with cognitive conditions may involve a visit to a cataract surgeon in Orange County appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Having clear eyesight is something many of us take for granted. However, by age 65, over 90% of people have vision problems due to a cataract. Cataracts can cause symptoms such as blurred vision or sensitivity to light making it difficult to perform everyday tasks. Located in Laguna Hills, CA, experienced cataract surgeon Dr. George Salib and the Orange County Eye Institute offer laser cataract surgery for patients who have had their vision impaired by cataracts. What are cataracts and what causes them? Our eyes have lenses that bend, refract light, and help us see. A healthy lens is clear. … Continue reading "Patients in Laguna Hills, CA ask, “Is laser cataract surgery safe?”"The post Patients in Laguna Hills, CA ask, “Is laser cataract surgery safe?” appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Vision is our most highly developed sense. When we see clearly, we take it for granted. Cataracts, however, gradually deteriorate that connection to the world around us. This common vision problem interferes with independence, and people with the condition may withdraw socially. If you are one of the 24.5 million individuals in this country who have cataracts, Dr. George Salib urges you to get the care you deserve at Orange County Eye Institute in Laguna Hills. The following information is not everything you need to know about cataract surgery, but it will get you on the right path. How cataracts … Continue reading "Ophthalmologist in Laguna Hills summarizes everything you need to know about cataract surgery"The post Ophthalmologist in Laguna Hills summarizes everything you need to know about cataract surgery appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.