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While eyes have amazing capacity to heal, they are delicate. Dr. George Salib shares this information to help you enjoy healthy eyes and clear vision. His practice, the Orange County Eye Institute in Laguna Hills, CA, is well equipped to provide treatment for eye infection, disease, and disorders. Common eye infections and potential complications Many eye infections begin as a minor annoyance. Without professional attention, however, they can develop in to serious conditions that are painful and unattractive. A severe or advanced eye infection may cause a reduction in vision or loss of sight. Contagious infections can spread to the … Continue reading "Laguna Hills, CA ophthalmologist shares tips for prevention and treatment of eye infection"The post Laguna Hills, CA ophthalmologist shares tips for prevention and treatment of eye infection appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that can lead to blindness without proper treatment. Dr. George Salib and his team at the Orange County Eye Institute in Laguna Hills utilize the latest techniques for early detection and accurate diagnosis of glaucoma. Then, a customized treatment plan helps to prevent further vision loss. Nonsurgical treatment Glaucoma is damage to the optical nerve from increased pressure in the eye. Eye drops to treat glaucoma are typically formulated with: Prostaglandin analogs to increase drainage of eye fluid. Beta blockers reduce production of fluid. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors also decrease production of intraocular fluid. Alpha … Continue reading "Managing glaucoma with effective treatment in Laguna Hills"The post Managing glaucoma with effective treatment in Laguna Hills appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Your eyesight is something you probably don’t think about on a daily basis, but keeping your eyes healthy is of utmost importance for being able to do daily tasks and enjoy life with good vision. Unfortunately, many people unknowingly suffer from the condition of glaucoma, which may go undiagnosed until your vision is irreversibly impaired. With modern technology and advances in science, highly qualified doctors like Dr. George Salib in Laguna Hills, CA can treat glaucoma effectively with medications and surgical treatments such as selective laser trabeculoplasty, or SLT. This laser treatment for glaucoma can reduce your eye pressure by … Continue reading "SLT laser surgery to treat glaucoma offered by Dr. George Salib in Laguna Hills"The post SLT laser surgery to treat glaucoma offered by Dr. George Salib in Laguna Hills appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The eyes are intricate parts of the body, including several working parts that all comingle to produce clear, sharp vision. If any part of the eye becomes damaged, vision can be impacted, sometimes permanently. In our Laguna Hills eye correction practice, every part of the eye is carefully examined and followed, allowing each patient the opportunity for prolonged optimal vision. One area of the eye that may be impacted by a variety of factors is the cornea. This outermost, dome-shaped layer of the eye serves as a protective barrier to other areas, and helps the eye focus at various distances … Continue reading "Caring for the cornea"The post Caring for the cornea appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Many people are finding great benefits from innovative vision-correction treatments. Laser vision correction with LASIK, PRK, or other treatments tend to produce optimal results, but not every patient responds the same to our Aliso Viejo laser eye treatments. Because these procedures address the shape of the cornea, results are dependent on this tissue’s response to treatment, and the unique way in which corneas heal after laser surgery. While conducting a thorough consultation and examination, Dr. Salib carefully notes patient particulars, and discusses the nature of the underlying problem, as well as details of any recommended treatment. Patients are advised of … Continue reading "The need for contact lenses a possibility after Aliso Viejo laser eye treatments"The post The need for contact lenses a possibility after Aliso Viejo laser eye treatments appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The natural process of aging affects our bodies in many ways, and vision changes are among them. It’s common to need reading glasses or a prescription change as we reach middle age and beyond. However, it is very important to pay attention to other changes in your visual acuity, especially after age 60. Millions of Americans aged 60 and older lose their vision because of age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. It is the primary cause of blindness for that age group, and your risk increases every year. Early detection and specialized treatment is critical to arrest the progress of AMD. … Continue reading "Your eye doctor in Laguna Hills urges, “Know the warning signs of macular degeneration!”"The post Your eye doctor in Laguna Hills urges, “Know the warning signs of macular degeneration!” appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

What many people tend to assume is that the eye doctor is the person you visit when you desire innovative treatments for vision correction, or when there is a problem that cannot be fixed with eyeglasses or contact lenses. In reality, even those who are fortunate enough to have 20/20 vision could benefit from ophthalmic assessments every now and then. This is because there is no better place in the body to view veins and arteries easily without invasive techniques. In fact, when you go to the eye doctor regularly, like our Laguna Hills CA practice, this specialist is likely … Continue reading "How to know when to go to the eye doctor"The post How to know when to go to the eye doctor appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Glaucoma is a challenging eye disorder for those who may have it, as this condition typically shows no significant early signs. The impact of this challenge is that glaucoma can, when not properly treated in its early stages, eventually lead to extensive damage to the optic nerve. Should the optic nerve become severely damaged by glaucoma, blindness may occur. Currently, glaucoma is topped only by cataracts as the leading cause of blindness. Before glaucoma can reach this level of severity, we can catch it during examinations in our Orange County practice, during which a standard glaucoma test is performed. We … Continue reading "Keeping our Orange County patients safe with Glaucoma testing"The post Keeping our Orange County patients safe with Glaucoma testing appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Each year, millions of people are silently affected by glaucoma, a condition of the eye in which pressure builds up and damages the optic nerve. This condition, of which there are several types, is quite serious due to the fact that it causes no symptoms of pain, and may cause little to no real issues with vision until the nerve has become irreparably damaged. Because glaucoma has no symptoms, and may result in permanent loss of vision, it is important to have your eyes regularly checked by an eye specialist. This is especially true for those who have a family … Continue reading "Early detection key to optimal treatment results"The post Early detection key to optimal treatment results appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Glaucoma is a group of conditions through which pressure builds up in the eye. Our eyes could be compared to a sink, including the necessary component of drainage. In the eye is a continual flow of fluid called the aqueous humor. This fluid nourishes the lens and the cornea as is flows in the background before (ideally) flowing out through the trabecular meshwork, which serves as the eyes’ drain. In people with glaucoma, this meshwork has become clogged and the fluid that flows into the eye cannot adequately drain. The result is pressure that threatens the health of the optic … Continue reading "Eye surgeon near Mission Viejo recommends Glaucoma Surgery as an advanced treatment"The post Eye surgeon near Mission Viejo recommends Glaucoma Surgery as an advanced treatment appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.