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In coastal locales such as Southern California, residents tend to be extremely well versed in the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation as they pertain to the skin. We even understand the powerful effects sun exposure has on our vehicles, and take care to protect ourselves and our valuables with effective coverage. UV radiation can lead to premature aging, skin cancer, and faded paint on a vehicle. Sun exposure also has an effect on our eyes. Studies have linked repeated UV exposure to eye conditions including macular degeneration, photokeratisis, pterygia, and cataracts. Sunglasses are as important as sunscreen In order to … Continue reading "The eye care physicians in our Laguna Hills practice help you understand the importance of UV protection"The post The eye care physicians in our Laguna Hills practice help you understand the importance of UV protection appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Due to the many advances in technology over the past few decades, we have seen an enormous shift in how we perform daily tasks and how we live in general. Today, people of all ages can be seen gazing into a smartphone or other handheld device, computer screen, or video game for hours on end. While some admonish that computer habits will cause permanent damage to the eyes, this typically isn’t the case. It is possible, however, for the eyes to become extremely irritated under the strain of electronics use. Dr. George Salib often discusses with his patients how to … Continue reading "Experienced ophthalmologist near Mission Viejo discusses eyestrain and computer usage"The post Experienced ophthalmologist near Mission Viejo discusses eyestrain and computer usage appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The eyes, like the rest of the body, will respond to factors that come from within and those that come from the environment. The habits that we keep can have an immense impact on the way our eyes age on the outside and also how they age internally, affecting vision. Dr. George Salib is an experienced opthalmologist who has treated men and women from Laguna Hills and other Orange County, California communities with personal attention. Some of the tips he offers to ward off premature aging of the eyes include: Protect your eyes with the right sunglasses. Eyewear has become … Continue reading "Opthalmologist in Laguna Hills California discusses how to avoid aging your eyes"The post Opthalmologist in Laguna Hills California discusses how to avoid aging your eyes appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that can lead to blindness without proper treatment. Dr. George Salib and his team at the Orange County Eye Institute in Laguna Hills utilize the latest techniques for early detection and accurate diagnosis of glaucoma. Then, a customized treatment plan helps to prevent further vision loss. Nonsurgical treatment Glaucoma is damage to the optical nerve from increased pressure in the eye. Eye drops to treat glaucoma are typically formulated with: Prostaglandin analogs to increase drainage of eye fluid. Beta blockers reduce production of fluid. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors also decrease production of intraocular fluid. Alpha … Continue reading "Managing glaucoma with effective treatment in Laguna Hills"The post Managing glaucoma with effective treatment in Laguna Hills appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The eyes are intricate parts of the body, including several working parts that all comingle to produce clear, sharp vision. If any part of the eye becomes damaged, vision can be impacted, sometimes permanently. In our Laguna Hills eye correction practice, every part of the eye is carefully examined and followed, allowing each patient the opportunity for prolonged optimal vision. One area of the eye that may be impacted by a variety of factors is the cornea. This outermost, dome-shaped layer of the eye serves as a protective barrier to other areas, and helps the eye focus at various distances … Continue reading "Caring for the cornea"The post Caring for the cornea appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Many people are finding great benefits from innovative vision-correction treatments. Laser vision correction with LASIK, PRK, or other treatments tend to produce optimal results, but not every patient responds the same to our Aliso Viejo laser eye treatments. Because these procedures address the shape of the cornea, results are dependent on this tissue’s response to treatment, and the unique way in which corneas heal after laser surgery. While conducting a thorough consultation and examination, Dr. Salib carefully notes patient particulars, and discusses the nature of the underlying problem, as well as details of any recommended treatment. Patients are advised of … Continue reading "The need for contact lenses a possibility after Aliso Viejo laser eye treatments"The post The need for contact lenses a possibility after Aliso Viejo laser eye treatments appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Your eyesight is something you probably don’t think about on a daily basis, but keeping your eyes healthy is of utmost importance for being able to do daily tasks and enjoy life with good vision. Unfortunately, many people unknowingly suffer from the condition of glaucoma, which may go undiagnosed until your vision is irreversibly impaired. With modern technology and advances in science, highly qualified doctors like Dr. George Salib in Laguna Hills, CA can treat glaucoma effectively with medications and surgical treatments such as selective laser trabeculoplasty, or SLT. This laser treatment for glaucoma can reduce your eye pressure by … Continue reading "SLT laser surgery to treat glaucoma offered by Dr. George Salib in Laguna Hills"The post SLT laser surgery to treat glaucoma offered by Dr. George Salib in Laguna Hills appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

What many people tend to assume is that the eye doctor is the person you visit when you desire innovative treatments for vision correction, or when there is a problem that cannot be fixed with eyeglasses or contact lenses. In reality, even those who are fortunate enough to have 20/20 vision could benefit from ophthalmic assessments every now and then. This is because there is no better place in the body to view veins and arteries easily without invasive techniques. In fact, when you go to the eye doctor regularly, like our Laguna Hills CA practice, this specialist is likely … Continue reading "How to know when to go to the eye doctor"The post How to know when to go to the eye doctor appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

The natural process of aging affects our bodies in many ways, and vision changes are among them. It’s common to need reading glasses or a prescription change as we reach middle age and beyond. However, it is very important to pay attention to other changes in your visual acuity, especially after age 60. Millions of Americans aged 60 and older lose their vision because of age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. It is the primary cause of blindness for that age group, and your risk increases every year. Early detection and specialized treatment is critical to arrest the progress of AMD. … Continue reading "Your eye doctor in Laguna Hills urges, “Know the warning signs of macular degeneration!”"The post Your eye doctor in Laguna Hills urges, “Know the warning signs of macular degeneration!” appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Glaucoma is a group of conditions through which pressure builds up in the eye. Our eyes could be compared to a sink, including the necessary component of drainage. In the eye is a continual flow of fluid called the aqueous humor. This fluid nourishes the lens and the cornea as is flows in the background before (ideally) flowing out through the trabecular meshwork, which serves as the eyes’ drain. In people with glaucoma, this meshwork has become clogged and the fluid that flows into the eye cannot adequately drain. The result is pressure that threatens the health of the optic … Continue reading "Eye surgeon near Mission Viejo recommends Glaucoma Surgery as an advanced treatment"The post Eye surgeon near Mission Viejo recommends Glaucoma Surgery as an advanced treatment appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.