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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.

Of the two types of macular degeneration, dry macular degeneration is seen more often. The main condition is one that seems to occur with age, perhaps as tissues within the body begin to weaken or break down. Both wet and dry macular degeneration are problems that we tend to see more in people over the age of fifty. In dry macular degeneration, a loss of clarity in the central field of vision occurs. This is because the macula is situated at the centermost point in the retina, at the back of the eye. Impairment in any area of vision is … Continue reading "Near Aliso Viejo, the Orange County Eye Institute can help you recognize and treat dry macular degeneration"The post Near Aliso Viejo, the Orange County Eye Institute can help you recognize and treat dry macular degeneration appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Vision is something that can easily be taken for granted, even when mild impairment occurs, such as the need for reading glasses. Macular degeneration, which is often related to the aging process, affects most people slowly, stealing vision a little at a time. The changes that occur produce no pain and usually no sudden vision problems, but they have the potential to lead to vision loss over time. Because macular degeneration can interfere with normal daily functions, such as reading, driving, or even recognizing the faces of loved ones, early detection is vitally important. We encourage our patients from Lake … Continue reading "Helping Lake Forest and surrounding area residents recognize macular degeneration symptoms"The post Helping Lake Forest and surrounding area residents recognize macular degeneration symptoms appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Any challenges related to our vision can cause great concern, regardless of how common a condition may be. Macular degeneration is one such condition affecting a good number of individuals aged fifty and over. This common eye condition, in fact, accounts for the majority of cases of vision loss in this age category. Rather than live in fear that macular degeneration could affect you at some point in your life, gain an understanding of the condition and how an Orange County macular degeneration test in our comfortable office can help you catch any vision changes early. Macular degeneration, which may … Continue reading "Macular degeneration explained"The post Macular degeneration explained appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Macular degeneration is a potentially serious eye condition that is associated with age. Dr. George Salib, a respected Orange County eye surgeon, discusses prevention as well as treatment for macular degeneration with patients who reside near his Laguna Hills office. Research indicates that most men and women who develop macular degeneration experience the “dry” type, associated with atrophy of the eyes’ photoreceptors. Wet macular degeneration, which is the type that most frequently causes severe vision loss, is less common, occurring in only about 10 percent of patients. Can macular degeneration be prevented? Due to the hereditary factor of macular degeneration, … Continue reading "Learn preventive measures for macular degeneration from your eye surgeon near Laguna Hills"The post Learn preventive measures for macular degeneration from your eye surgeon near Laguna Hills appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

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.