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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.

Individuals with glaucoma suffer from chronic increased pressure within the eye. Due to the constant constriction on the optic nerve; however light it may be, damage to this structure builds up over time. The ultimate danger of glaucoma is loss of eyesight. Glaucoma specialists offer patients several types of therapy, from eye drops to surgery, to manage this condition. Dr. George Salib of Orange County Eye Institute in Laguna Hills discusses with patients the role of lifestyle choices, in addition to therapeutic treatments, in the management of eye health. Lifestyle changes complement medical treatments for glaucoma The primary goal of … Continue reading "Glaucoma specialists like Dr. Salib offer patients in the area of Laguna Hills tips for managing eye health"The post Glaucoma specialists like Dr. Salib offer patients in the area of Laguna Hills tips for managing eye health appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Glaucoma can be a serious threat to the longevity of your vision. This condition, which affects pressure on the optic nerve, is thought to affect nearly three million Americans. The World Health Organization has identified glaucoma as the second leading cause of blindness. There is no cure for this eye disease, but there are treatments that can minimize its effects. In most cases, a visit to the eye surgeon for glaucoma occurs once glaucoma has progressed and ocular discomfort has developed. By this time, it is likely that permanent damage has been done to peripheral vision. Laguna Hills eye surgeon, … Continue reading "Gait may be a sign your eye surgeon assesses for glaucoma before treatment in Laguna Hills"The post Gait may be a sign your eye surgeon assesses for glaucoma before treatment in Laguna Hills appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Sometimes the eyes are affected in ways that seem very concerning. The abnormal growth of tissue near or over the cornea, called pterygium, may prompt a person to feel anxious that vision will be impaired or that this growth might be cancerous. While it is always recommended to have eyes examined under such circumstances, being diagnosed with pterygium is not a cause for alarm. The condition is actually benign and rarely affects vision. While it usually does not lead to vision loss, this condition may result in a bit of discomfort depending on the specifics of the case. Most patients … Continue reading "Facts regarding Laguna Hills pterygium surgery"The post Facts regarding Laguna Hills pterygium surgery appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Of the various eye conditions that may develop, we are far more familiar with diseases, such as glaucoma or cataracts. Pterygium is a condition that many of our Laguna Hills patients have never heard of, even though they may have one. Pterygium is essentially the abnormal growth of tissue affecting the conjunctiva and the cornea. The growth may be very small and cause no irritation at all, or it may grow to be large enough to cause a foreign body sensation. As a pterygium enlarges, it may become visible in the eye: like a red, pink, or white fleshy growth. … Continue reading "Pterygium: Laguna Hills Patients Should Be Mindful of This Condition"The post Pterygium: Laguna Hills Patients Should Be Mindful of This Condition appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Corneal transplant is a procedure performed in specific instances. One condition for which a corneal transplant may be the appropriate course of treatment is Fuchs’ dystrophy. In this eye disease, degeneration occurs in the cells lying at the innermost part of the cornea. Called the endothelium, this layer of cells is an area of the eye responsible for the maintenance of optimal fluid levels. Fluid is continually pumped through this area, keeping excess fluid from building up and causing swelling within the cornea. Most people who are affected by Fuchs’ dystrophy will find both eyes impacted by a gradual decline … Continue reading "Treating Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy with Lake Forest corneal transplants"The post Treating Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy with Lake Forest corneal transplants appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Glaucoma, an eye condition in which pressure builds up in the eye, is a serious ailment that can result in a permanent loss of vision if not treated. Through regular visits with the eye specialist, one can stay abreast of any changes in the eye that may signal the onset of glaucoma, and receive treatment promptly to preserve vision. Of our various laser eye treatments in Laguna Hills, the Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is the one used to benefit our glaucoma patients. Lasers are still relatively new to the medical field, but have been in use long enough to prove … Continue reading "Laser eye treatment for glaucoma"The post Laser eye treatment for glaucoma appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.