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Consumers are regularly warned of the effect tobacco products have on the body. Health organizations in the United States recognize smoking as the largest preventable instigator of disease and cause of premature death today. Because we so often think of the major health effects of tobacco use, including cancer and heart disease, we can easily overlook the impact that tobacco, particularly smoking, has on the eyes. Smoking and dry eye disease We regularly see patients from Laguna Hills and surrounding areas for dry eye disease. This syndrome occurs when there are insufficient tears covering the surface of the eye. Tears … Continue reading "Laguna Hills patients are advised about the risks of smoking to dry eye disease and other conditions"The post Laguna Hills patients are advised about the risks of smoking to dry eye disease and other conditions appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The National Eye Institute reports that over 2.7 million Americans aged 40 and older, have glaucoma. That number is expected to at least double by 2050. Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with glaucoma? You likely have serious concerns and plenty of questions about treatment. Renowned Laguna Hills ophthalmologist, Dr. George Salib, provides this insight. Basics about glaucoma Glaucoma is damage to the optic nerve from build-up of fluid in the front portion of the eye. This is how it occurs. In a healthy eye, light enters through a clear cornea. It travels past the pupil (something like … Continue reading "What people in Laguna Hills really want to know about glaucoma treatment"The post What people in Laguna Hills really want to know about glaucoma treatment appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The eyes are more than the windows to the soul. These vital body parts enable us to enjoy life to the fullest, and perform daily tasks. When the eyes develop problems, early treatment is incredibly important. The Orange County Eye Institute is your Laguna Hills provider for various eye problems, including wet macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is the condition that affects the area of the eye, the macula, which produces fine vision. The macula is the area of the eye located within the retina, at the back of the eyeball. This eye problem is often associated with age, as it … Continue reading "Your Laguna Hills eye doctor helps you handle wet macular degeneration"The post Your Laguna Hills eye doctor helps you handle wet macular degeneration appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Within the diagnosis of glaucoma is a grouping of eye diseases, usually associated with pressure inside the eye, called intraocular pressure. Your ophthalmologist takes glaucoma very seriously, as conditions from this type of disease can lead to irreparable damage to the optic nerve. Once damage has occurred, it cannot be reversed. Untreated glaucoma puts you at risk of total vision loss. Many people actually experience a higher than normal intraocular pressure, called ocular hypertension. This condition, however, does not cause damage to the optic nerve, nor does it lead to the loss of vision. We do look at ocular hypertension … Continue reading "Our patients from Lake Forest and surrounding areas learn the importance of early glaucoma diagnosis"The post Our patients from Lake Forest and surrounding areas learn the importance of early glaucoma diagnosis appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Without clear vision, your entire life can be impacted. Even if problems begin to occur in peripheral vision, and your central vision is clear, it is a problem. Should the lack of clarity within peripheral vision progress, as it can do in glaucoma, you may be left with “tunnel vision.” Problems with peripheral vision can be detected early, perhaps as difficulty seeing when a room is dimly lit, or difficulty navigating your way around when walking. A 2011 report out of Brisbane Australia shows us the significance of vision loss associated with glaucoma. Over a period of twelve months, 71 … Continue reading "What to do in Laguna Hills when you suspect glaucoma symptoms"The post What to do in Laguna Hills when you suspect glaucoma symptoms appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Advances in the field of medicine allow eye specialists to offer more options for the treatment of various eye conditions. Glaucoma, for instance, may now be addressed with safe, effective laser treatments instead of with eye drops alone. Laser glaucoma treatment is called laser trabeculoplasty. This procedure may be a suitable course of treatment for patients with open angle glaucoma whose vision has continued to deteriorate even with medical treatment. Depending on the type and severity of glaucoma, as well as other factors, an eye specialist may recommend laser treatment before attempting others. The purpose of laser treatments for glaucoma, … Continue reading "Improve vision with laser treatments for glaucoma in Laguna Hills, CA"The post Improve vision with laser treatments for glaucoma in Laguna Hills, CA appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

An estimated three million people in America have glaucoma. What is even more shocking, is only about half are aware of it. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness globally, and everyone, from babies to mature adults, is at risk. There is presently no cure, but early detection of glaucoma is critical to preserving eyesight. Dr. George Salib of the Orange County Eye Institute in Laguna Hills urges you to know the symptoms. Stealthy open angle glaucoma Glaucoma occurs when clogged drainage tubes elevate pressure in the eye, damaging the optic nerve. The most common type, open angle, develops slowly, … Continue reading "Recognize glaucoma symptoms, urges Laguna Hills ophthalmologist"The post Recognize glaucoma symptoms, urges Laguna Hills ophthalmologist appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Ideally, our eyes have a precise shape, balance in fluids, and other essentials for clear vision. Eyes are also susceptible to the various elements we regularly encounter. For some, genetics plays a role in the development of certain eye problems. In other instances, there are other factors that cause conditions to occur. Pterygium is a condition in which abnormal tissue growth affects the white part of the eye, the conjunctiva and sclera, and the cornea. These growths are commonly seen in those who live in sunny, inviting places such as Southern California, where ample time is spent outdoors. The exposure … Continue reading "The reasons patients from Aliso Viejo and surrounding areas may need pterygium surgery"The post The reasons patients from Aliso Viejo and surrounding areas may need pterygium surgery appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Today there are various conditions that we are able to treat successfully with the use of laser technology, often leading patients to experience better vision without the need for glasses or contacts. For many people, the idea of having surgery on the eyes causes some anxiety. Knowing what to expect before, during, and after your Laguna Hills laser eye treatment will help you feel confident that your comfort will not be affected. In preparation for eye surgery, patients are given specific pre-operative instructions to follow. This may include halting the use of perfume and lotion in the few days before … Continue reading "What to expect with Laguna Hills laser eye treatment"The post What to expect with Laguna Hills laser eye treatment appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

More than 93 percent of adults use some type of digital device at least two hours a day, according to the Vision Council. Statistics also show that 60 percent of us are staring at a digital screen at least five hours a day. Due to the prevalence of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers, it is difficult to distance ourselves from our devices. They enable us to stay connected, and to work from remote locations when necessary. Though electronics may have increased productivity, they do not come without health implications, specifically for the eyes. Dry eye disease is a common … Continue reading "Dry eye disease for our Laguna Hills patients may be attributed to computer use"The post Dry eye disease for our Laguna Hills patients may be attributed to computer use appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.