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The surgeon at Orange County Eye Institute have considerable experience treating pterygium. While pterygium and related conditions may not require surgical intervention right away, monitoring is critical. This growth can affect the comfort, vision and health of your eyes.  Pterygium explained  Orange County and Southern California are fortunate to have so many sunny and pleasant days; however, sun exposure is the single most significant risk factor for this condition. In fact, pterygium is sometimes called “surfer’s eye” for this reason. Fittingly, other risk factors include:  Pterygium is also characterized by a whitish-pink, wedge-shaped, fleshy growth on the white of the … Continue reading "What is “pterygium”? Your guide to preventing, managing, and treating sun damage to the eyes"The post What is “pterygium”? Your guide to preventing, managing, and treating sun damage to the eyes appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

At Orange County Eye Institute, we understand that bumps, lumps, and any other changes to the tissues on or around the eyes can be concerning. Your eyes are hard to miss. So, when we notice new spots or growths on or around our eyes, that may be all we see.  Our surgeons are privileged to serve individuals countywide and from throughout southern California. We can restore their attractive appearance and assure that the bump or area is not a cause for health concern – in addition to a cosmetic problem. What is that little bump on my eyelid rim? Many … Continue reading "Eyelid bumps come in all sizes, colors, and types; clearing them starts with an accurate diagnosis"The post Eyelid bumps come in all sizes, colors, and types; clearing them starts with an accurate diagnosis appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Around 1.5 million Americans have been diagnosed with glaucoma, but the Glaucoma Research Foundation reports more than twice as many people in the U.S. are living with undiagnosed glaucoma. The condition, characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve due to increased intraocular pressure in the eye, produces virtually no symptoms. As a result, glaucoma is all-too-frequently diagnosed late, after vision loss has occurred. In fact, glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness – accounting for a reported 9 to 12% of all cases.  Fortunately, ophthalmologist Dr. George Salib of  Orange County Eye Institute in Laguna Hills, may recommend surgery … Continue reading "Treatments to manage Glaucoma the “silent thief of sight”"The post Treatments to manage Glaucoma the “silent thief of sight” appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.