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What is the buzz about LASIK treatment? Details from your Orange County CA eye specialist

Vision problems, although millions of people have one form or another, can cause more than a bit of inconvenience and irritation. Wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses may irritate the eyes themselves, or the bridge of the nose. Moreover, that’s just the mild aspect of eyewear. What will happen if the glasses or a contact lens gets lost or broken? Today, there is a better way of dealing with vision problems – LASIK, which we perform in our state-of-the-art Orange County CA facility. Typically, we cannot much imagine having any type of surgical procedure performed on our eyes. However, LASIK, with … Continue reading "What is the buzz about LASIK treatment? Details from your Orange County CA eye specialist"The post What is the buzz about LASIK treatment? Details from your Orange County CA eye specialist appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.


Vision correction treatment cultivates sports stars in Laguna

If you are among the 25 percent of Americans who do not require vision correction, you may take great eyesight for granted. A growing segment of the remaining population in the Laguna area is discovering the freedom of clear vision 24/7/365. They are getting their game on with safe, effective LASIK vision correction treatment. Play and perform Can you think of a sport or physical recreation that does not require some level of visual sharpness? Dynamic acuity is the ability to see items when either you or the object is moving quickly – vital for tennis, hockey, soccer, and racquetball. … Continue reading "Vision correction treatment cultivates sports stars in Laguna"The post Vision correction treatment cultivates sports stars in Laguna appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.


When you may want to see a LASIK doctor in Laguna Hills

Many people have heard of LASIK surgery, and know that it relates to vision, but do not fully understand the problems this procedure can correct. Dr. George Salib is an experienced eye doctor who has helped many men and women find freedom from eyeglasses using state-of-the-art laser eye surgery. If vision improvement is something you seek, a consultation with LASIK doctor George Salib in Laguna Hills is in order. LASIK stands for laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis. This laser-assisted surgical procedure is performed to correct one of numerous vision problems. After this surgery, patients find that their need for corrective lenses is … Continue reading "When you may want to see a LASIK doctor in Laguna Hills"The post When you may want to see a LASIK doctor in Laguna Hills appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.


With LASIK, your eye doctor in the Mission Viejo area can free you from eyeglasses

Millions of Americans wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct vision impaired by nearsightedness or farsightedness. At first, many people find wearing eyeglasses interesting or fun. Within time, however, a large majority realize the inconvenience of either approach to vision correction. To find freedom from eyeglasses or contacts, all that is needed is a visit to your eye doctor in the Mission Viejo area. At the Orange County Eye Institute, LASIK remains one of the top procedures for the correction of nearsightedness and farsightedness. This procedure is not only highly effective at restoring a better vision, but also requires very … Continue reading "With LASIK, your eye doctor in the Mission Viejo area can free you from eyeglasses"The post With LASIK, your eye doctor in the Mission Viejo area can free you from eyeglasses appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.


What to expect after your Orange County specialist performs LASIK – possible side effects to prepare for

Whenever planning to have any procedure, it is wise to consider all aspects, including side effects. The LASIK procedure, although advanced and very effective, is no exception to this recommendation. Of the patients we treat in our Orange County practice, very few of our LASIK clients experience side effects for an extended period. Side effects, however, can be part of the procedure and subsequent healing. When you know what to expect from treatment, you are better prepared for a stress-free recovery. Feeling sensitive to both sunlight and artificial light is probably the most common effect of LASIK treatment, typically occurring … Continue reading "What to expect after your Orange County specialist performs LASIK – possible side effects to prepare for"The post What to expect after your Orange County specialist performs LASIK – possible side effects to prepare for appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.


LASIK and PRK comparable in cost and reviews in the Laguna Hills area

Millions of men and women of all ages rely on contact lenses or eyeglasses to get through their various tasks. At Orange County Eye Institute, we understand that how well you see affect how well you live. Especially if you are an active person who does not want to be limited by corrective eyewear on a daily basis, investigating the LASIK and PRK procedures for cost and reviews can be beneficial. For patients in the Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, and Lake Forest areas of Orange County, CA, Dr. George Salib is a recognized resource for ophthalmologic solutions. LASIK and PRK … Continue reading "LASIK and PRK comparable in cost and reviews in the Laguna Hills area"The post LASIK and PRK comparable in cost and reviews in the Laguna Hills area appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.


Remaining realistic improves the outcome of refractive surgery in the Lake Forest, CA area

Individuals affected by astigmatism, hyperopia (farsightedness), or myopia (nearsightedness) have found a viable solution to vision problems in LASIK surgery. The LASIK procedure is, in fact, one of the most commonly performed eye surgeries for such conditions. The purpose of LASIK surgery, like other forms of refractive surgery in our office near Lake Forest, CA, is to facilitate the proper direction of light towards the retina by reshaping the cornea. Many people who undergo LASIK surgery find that, in a few-minute procedure, their vision is significantly improved. By the next day, vision can be much clearer without contact lenses or … Continue reading "Remaining realistic improves the outcome of refractive surgery in the Lake Forest, CA area"The post Remaining realistic improves the outcome of refractive surgery in the Lake Forest, CA area appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.


One of the best LASIK surgeons offers Laguna Hills area patients the ability to improve vision quickly

Relying on contacts or eyeglasses for clear vision can, at some point, become a frustrating experience. Eyeglasses may cause irritation to the bridge of the nose. Contact lenses, on the other hand, can lead to eye irritation and other nuisances. One of the best ways to get away from these problems is to investigate LASIK surgeons in your area. Dr. George Salib is recognized in the Laguna Hills area and across the nation for his expertise in the correction of vision problems. To learn more about his experience and LASIK itself, schedule your visit at Orange County Eye Institute. It … Continue reading "One of the best LASIK surgeons offers Laguna Hills area patients the ability to improve vision quickly"The post One of the best LASIK surgeons offers Laguna Hills area patients the ability to improve vision quickly appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.


Should you have Laguna Hills LASIK/PRK surgery?

Although surgical eye procedures have been used by eye specialists for some time, and can vastly improve vision, millions still wear eyeglasses or contacts in order to see clearly. Perhaps you have wondered if laser eye surgery like our Laguna Hills LASIK/PRK procedure is right for you. LASIK, Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, is a refractive procedure in which a small cut is made into the cornea to reshape it and correct problems with focus. You may benefit from LASIK surgery if you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct: Nearsightedness, or myopia, where you cannot see distant objects clearly, but near … Continue reading "Should you have Laguna Hills LASIK/PRK surgery?"The post Should you have Laguna Hills LASIK/PRK surgery? appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.


Consider the low risk of a side effect of LASIK from your Laguna Hills Eye doctor

Eye surgeries such as LASIK have improved the vision of millions of people, making it possible for many to reduce their dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses significantly. Procedures such as PRK, LASIK, and others can treat common vision problems like astigmatism, farsightedness, and nearsightedness, and each has an excellent safety rating, proven through years of clinical application. No surgery is without the potential for at least one side effect. Before LASIK treatment, Laguna Hills eye doctor George Salib, MD, MS, FAAO discusses with each patient what to expect before, during, and after surgery. He is also careful to determine … Continue reading "Consider the low risk of a side effect of LASIK from your Laguna Hills Eye doctor"The post Consider the low risk of a side effect of LASIK from your Laguna Hills Eye doctor appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.