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Dry eye syndrome is the condition of having inadequate lubrication across the surface of the eyes. Polls indicate that approximately half of adults over the age of 18 experience the symptoms of dry eye on a regular basis. According to additional polls, it is estimated that clinically significant dry eye syndrome affects 5 million adults aged 50 or older. Do you have dry eyes? There are a number of signs that you may have dry eye syndrome. Because the condition can eventually lead to damage to the surface of the eye, it is important to obtain treatment from your Orange … Continue reading "Why you may need dry eye treatment from your Orange County ophthalmologist"The post Why you may need dry eye treatment from your Orange County ophthalmologist appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Visualization actually comes from the bending of light rays. As light rays enter the eye, the lens and the cornea both play a role in directing them towards the retina, where they will be transmitted to the brain for recognition. The eyes are complex organs that require a great deal of collaboration for vision to be clear. This includes the shape of the cornea. In the instance that the cornea is misshapen, even slightly, the way in which light falls on the retina will be altered. This is referred to as a refractive error. A number of vision problems fall … Continue reading "How clearly we see objects at various distances are dependent on the inner workings of the eye."The post How clearly we see objects at various distances are dependent on the inner workings of the eye. appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Wearing glasses, for most, loses its novelty quickly, and many do not like the idea of wearing contact lenses, or do not tolerate them well. Correcting vision impairment with LASIK surgery is more convenient and long lasting than either option. Before recommending LASIK treatment to our patients from Aliso Viejo and the surrounding areas, a comprehensive evaluation with eye surgeon Dr. Salib takes place. Through this consultation, you can learn the keys to successful treatment. These include: Good general health, free from certain chronic conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes or autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. Chronic conditions may impact … Continue reading "Keys to successful Aliso Viejo LASIK treatment – details from your experienced eye surgeon"The post Keys to successful Aliso Viejo LASIK treatment – details from your experienced eye surgeon appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

At the Orange County Eye Institute, we want you to see well so that you can live well. Therefore, we perform extensive testing to ensure the health of the eyes, as well as innovative treatments for the correction of visual impairment. Every patient comes to us with his or her own set of goals and concerns, which is why we offer a variety of treatment options. When you visit us for vision correction, you can rest assured that your treatment will be tailored to your eyes in an effort to produce the best results for you. LASIK and PRK are … Continue reading "Comparing LASIK vs. PRK to decide the best option for treatment in our Orange County CA practice"The post Comparing LASIK vs. PRK to decide the best option for treatment in our Orange County CA practice appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Eyeglasses and contact lenses can serve a very important purpose. For many people, however, the reliance on corrective eyewear can become somewhat frustrating or uncomfortable after some time. Dr. George Salib has been performing LASIK in the Orange County area for several years and continues to see the immense benefit his patients gain from this procedure. The team at Orange County Eye Institute has the education and training, the board-certification, and the reputation you can count on when you want to correct problematic vision. Dr. Salib uses proven technologies and precise technique to obtain the desired outcome, and treated patients … Continue reading "LASIK performed to high standards in our Orange County facility"The post LASIK performed to high standards in our Orange County facility appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The LASIK procedure has become recognized as an excellent method of reducing the need for corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses. Because every person’s eyes are different, this treatment may not be the best solution in every situation. Dr. George Salib is an experienced LASIK surgeon who treats patients from all over including Lake Forest, Laguna Beach, and Laguna Hills, California. The thoroughness of care provided to each of our patients ensures a positive outcome from personalized procedures. What we look for in a LASIK candidate Diopter limits A diopter is a unit of measurement that tells your ophthalmologist or optometrist … Continue reading "Lasik surgeon near Lake Forest, California discusses what makes you a good candidate for this procedure"The post Lasik surgeon near Lake Forest, California discusses what makes you a good candidate for this procedure appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

For millions of people, the eyes are directly impacted in the aging process. Around the age of forty, vision may begin to blur due to the condition of presbyopia. Although there are differing points of view on the exact cause of this eye condition, with some believing that it is the atrophy of muscles surrounding the lens, and others believing the lens stiffens as we age, the methods of treatment tend to be similar. The tried and true approach to these changes in the eye, which make it difficult to read fine print, is to find the most suitable strength … Continue reading "Our Orange County patients benefit from monovision LASIK"The post Our Orange County patients benefit from monovision LASIK appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

For those who have lived with eyeglasses or contacts for years to combat the effects of nearsightedness or farsightedness, LASIK brings total freedom and a renewed sense of confidence. LASIK is one of the most common refractive surgery procedures performed today, improving the vision of millions of patients around the world. The draw of LASIK is not just the effectiveness of the procedure, but the minimal downtime required with the corrective procedure. In most cases, the patient experiences very little discomfort following laser eye surgery, and experiences a drastic improvement in vision within just one day. LASIK is performed as … Continue reading "Leading You To Better Vision"The post Leading You To Better Vision appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

People who have relied on eyeglasses or contacts to read or to see clearly at distance have found new freedom with LASIK eye surgery. Since it was first developed, LASIK has remained one of the most commonly performed refractive surgical procedures, helping millions of people see better. There are several reasons why this outpatient procedure is appealing to those who wish to minimize their dependence on eyeglasses. LASIK is highly effective at correcting nearsightedness and farsightedness, and requires very little downtime. Most people who undergo this procedure find recovery to be quite easy, and many can see more clearly within … Continue reading "Improving vision even more after LASIK eye surgery near Lake Forest, CA"The post Improving vision even more after LASIK eye surgery near Lake Forest, CA appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Part of the process of correcting vision impacted by cataracts is to remove the clouded lens. What is removed, however, also must be replaced if there is a chance that hefty corrective eyeglasses can be avoided. Today, eye surgeons offer a number of intraocular lenses to help patients address their vision needs. Monofocal IOLs are those that correct distance vision only. In order to increase the ability to see clearly at both near and distance, some patients choose a multifocal IOL like the ReSTOR® lens. One of the goals of treatment in our office near Lake Forest, CA is to … Continue reading "The ReSTOR® lens may be ideal for many of our Lake Forest, CA patients"The post The ReSTOR® lens may be ideal for many of our Lake Forest, CA patients appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.