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In time, many people who wear glasses desire to unburden themselves of the inconvenience or discomfort of their glasses. Men and women in their fifties and beyond, however, may question the effectiveness of refractive surgery for vision correction. The good news is that many of our Laguna Hills patients of various ages are able to achieve significant vision improvement with refractive eye surgery. One of the keys to a satisfactory outcome from innovative vision-correcting surgery is to work with an experienced eye surgeon and to have a frank discussion of needs and expectations. Although a high percentage of individuals who … Continue reading "Is Laguna Hills refractive surgery effective on older adults?"The post Is Laguna Hills refractive surgery effective on older adults? appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Astigmatism, although a common condition, is often misunderstood. When astigmatism develops, something that often happens in childhood, the eye has issues with how it focuses light. Hence, astigmatism is not related to the health of the eye, but rather the physical makeup. When an eye has astigmatism, light does not come into single focus on the retina, but rather develops into multiple points in front of or behind the surface of the retina. Consequently, vision is not as clear as it should be. Although a refractive condition like nearsightedness or farsightedness, astigmatism produces distorted or blurred vision at all distances, … Continue reading "Considering LASIK as a viable treatment for astigmatism-information from your Orange County, California specialist"The post Considering LASIK as a viable treatment for astigmatism-information from your Orange County, California specialist appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.