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Individuals with glaucoma suffer from chronic increased pressure within the eye. Due to the constant constriction on the optic nerve; however light it may be, damage to this structure builds up over time. The ultimate danger of glaucoma is loss of eyesight. Glaucoma specialists offer patients several types of therapy, from eye drops to surgery, to manage this condition. Dr. George Salib of Orange County Eye Institute in Laguna Hills discusses with patients the role of lifestyle choices, in addition to therapeutic treatments, in the management of eye health. Lifestyle changes complement medical treatments for glaucoma The primary goal of … Continue reading "Glaucoma specialists like Dr. Salib offer patients in the area of Laguna Hills tips for managing eye health"The post Glaucoma specialists like Dr. Salib offer patients in the area of Laguna Hills tips for managing eye health appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Glaucoma can be a serious threat to the longevity of your vision. This condition, which affects pressure on the optic nerve, is thought to affect nearly three million Americans. The World Health Organization has identified glaucoma as the second leading cause of blindness. There is no cure for this eye disease, but there are treatments that can minimize its effects. In most cases, a visit to the eye surgeon for glaucoma occurs once glaucoma has progressed and ocular discomfort has developed. By this time, it is likely that permanent damage has been done to peripheral vision. Laguna Hills eye surgeon, … Continue reading "Gait may be a sign your eye surgeon assesses for glaucoma before treatment in Laguna Hills"The post Gait may be a sign your eye surgeon assesses for glaucoma before treatment in Laguna Hills appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Vision is something that can easily be taken for granted, even when mild impairment occurs, such as the need for reading glasses. Macular degeneration, which is often related to the aging process, affects most people slowly, stealing vision a little at a time. The changes that occur produce no pain and usually no sudden vision problems, but they have the potential to lead to vision loss over time. Because macular degeneration can interfere with normal daily functions, such as reading, driving, or even recognizing the faces of loved ones, early detection is vitally important. We encourage our patients from Lake … Continue reading "Helping Lake Forest and surrounding area residents recognize macular degeneration symptoms"The post Helping Lake Forest and surrounding area residents recognize macular degeneration symptoms appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Any challenges related to our vision can cause great concern, regardless of how common a condition may be. Macular degeneration is one such condition affecting a good number of individuals aged fifty and over. This common eye condition, in fact, accounts for the majority of cases of vision loss in this age category. Rather than live in fear that macular degeneration could affect you at some point in your life, gain an understanding of the condition and how an Orange County macular degeneration test in our comfortable office can help you catch any vision changes early. Macular degeneration, which may … Continue reading "Macular degeneration explained"The post Macular degeneration explained appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Glaucoma, an eye condition in which pressure builds up in the eye, is a serious ailment that can result in a permanent loss of vision if not treated. Through regular visits with the eye specialist, one can stay abreast of any changes in the eye that may signal the onset of glaucoma, and receive treatment promptly to preserve vision. Of our various laser eye treatments in Laguna Hills, the Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) is the one used to benefit our glaucoma patients. Lasers are still relatively new to the medical field, but have been in use long enough to prove … Continue reading "Laser eye treatment for glaucoma"The post Laser eye treatment for glaucoma appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Of the two types of macular degeneration, dry macular degeneration is seen more often. The main condition is one that seems to occur with age, perhaps as tissues within the body begin to weaken or break down. Both wet and dry macular degeneration are problems that we tend to see more in people over the age of fifty. In dry macular degeneration, a loss of clarity in the central field of vision occurs. This is because the macula is situated at the centermost point in the retina, at the back of the eye. Impairment in any area of vision is … Continue reading "Near Aliso Viejo, the Orange County Eye Institute can help you recognize and treat dry macular degeneration"The post Near Aliso Viejo, the Orange County Eye Institute can help you recognize and treat dry macular degeneration appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Sometimes the eyes are affected in ways that seem very concerning. The abnormal growth of tissue near or over the cornea, called pterygium, may prompt a person to feel anxious that vision will be impaired or that this growth might be cancerous. While it is always recommended to have eyes examined under such circumstances, being diagnosed with pterygium is not a cause for alarm. The condition is actually benign and rarely affects vision. While it usually does not lead to vision loss, this condition may result in a bit of discomfort depending on the specifics of the case. Most patients … Continue reading "Facts regarding Laguna Hills pterygium surgery"The post Facts regarding Laguna Hills pterygium surgery appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Of the various eye conditions that may develop, we are far more familiar with diseases, such as glaucoma or cataracts. Pterygium is a condition that many of our Laguna Hills patients have never heard of, even though they may have one. Pterygium is essentially the abnormal growth of tissue affecting the conjunctiva and the cornea. The growth may be very small and cause no irritation at all, or it may grow to be large enough to cause a foreign body sensation. As a pterygium enlarges, it may become visible in the eye: like a red, pink, or white fleshy growth. … Continue reading "Pterygium: Laguna Hills Patients Should Be Mindful of This Condition"The post Pterygium: Laguna Hills Patients Should Be Mindful of This Condition appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Corneal transplant is a procedure performed in specific instances. One condition for which a corneal transplant may be the appropriate course of treatment is Fuchs’ dystrophy. In this eye disease, degeneration occurs in the cells lying at the innermost part of the cornea. Called the endothelium, this layer of cells is an area of the eye responsible for the maintenance of optimal fluid levels. Fluid is continually pumped through this area, keeping excess fluid from building up and causing swelling within the cornea. Most people who are affected by Fuchs’ dystrophy will find both eyes impacted by a gradual decline … Continue reading "Treating Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy with Lake Forest corneal transplants"The post Treating Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy with Lake Forest corneal transplants appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Glaucoma is a challenging eye disorder for those who may have it, as this condition typically shows no significant early signs. The impact of this challenge is that glaucoma can, when not properly treated in its early stages, eventually lead to extensive damage to the optic nerve. Should the optic nerve become severely damaged by glaucoma, blindness may occur. Currently, glaucoma is topped only by cataracts as the leading cause of blindness. Before glaucoma can reach this level of severity, we can catch it during examinations in our Orange County practice, during which a standard glaucoma test is performed. We … Continue reading "Keeping our Orange County patients safe with Glaucoma testing"The post Keeping our Orange County patients safe with Glaucoma testing appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.