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Advances in the field of medicine allow eye specialists to offer more options for the treatment of various eye conditions. Glaucoma, for instance, may now be addressed with safe, effective laser treatments instead of with eye drops alone. Laser glaucoma treatment is called laser trabeculoplasty. This procedure may be a suitable course of treatment for patients with open angle glaucoma whose vision has continued to deteriorate even with medical treatment. Depending on the type and severity of glaucoma, as well as other factors, an eye specialist may recommend laser treatment before attempting others. The purpose of laser treatments for glaucoma, … Continue reading "Improve vision with laser treatments for glaucoma in Laguna Hills, CA"The post Improve vision with laser treatments for glaucoma in Laguna Hills, CA appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Today there are various conditions that we are able to treat successfully with the use of laser technology, often leading patients to experience better vision without the need for glasses or contacts. For many people, the idea of having surgery on the eyes causes some anxiety. Knowing what to expect before, during, and after your Laguna Hills laser eye treatment will help you feel confident that your comfort will not be affected. In preparation for eye surgery, patients are given specific pre-operative instructions to follow. This may include halting the use of perfume and lotion in the few days before … Continue reading "What to expect with Laguna Hills laser eye treatment"The post What to expect with Laguna Hills laser eye treatment appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Nearly five million Americans aged 50 and older suffer from chronic dry eyes, and the condition is more prevalent in women. Each of those individuals has unique eyes, physiology, discomfort tolerance, and lifestyle. At Orange County Eye Institute in Laguna Hills, patients get personal attention from a nationally-recognized vision care expert. Dr. George Salib designs individualized treatment protocols for dry eyes to improve comfort and avoid vision loss. Why eyes get dry Chronic dry eyes generally stem from one of these conditions: Dysfunctional tear syndrome – Inadequate quantity and quality of tear fluid. Keratitis sicca – Dryness and inflammation originating … Continue reading "Personalized treatment for dry eyes can be found in Laguna Hills"The post Personalized treatment for dry eyes can be found in Laguna Hills appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Modern mankind is fortunate to have a number of effective vision correction options including PRK eye surgery. Laguna Hills ophthalmologist, Dr. George Salib, explains what PRK is, and when it is a good choice. Photorefractive keratectomy “Refraction” describes the way the cornea of your eye bends light, allowing you to focus clearly. Refractive surgery corrects a problem with that process, reducing or eliminating dependency on eyeglasses and contact lenses. The procedure involves removal of the epithelium, the thin outer layer of the cornea. Then, underlying corneal tissue is reshaped using a laser. The eye heals faster than any other part … Continue reading "Laguna Hills ophthalmologist explains when PRK eye surgery appropriate"The post Laguna Hills ophthalmologist explains when PRK eye surgery appropriate appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.