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We at Orange County Eye Institute are privileged that you are entrusting the health of your eyes to us. We remain committed to our tradition of personalized, high-quality patient care, advanced technology, and excellent results. As an ophthalmic surgeon, Dr. George Salib specializes in cataract surgery, including advanced techniques. Below, he provides a glimpse into how we may safely and successfully restore vision that is distorted, blurry, dull or otherwise impaired at our institute in Laguna Hills, CA. What are cataracts?  A cataract is a natural clouding of the lens that commonly occurs among patients who are middle-aged and older. … Continue reading "What is a cataract? Answers to FAQs about this condition, including treatment with surgery, in Laguna Hills, CA"The post What is a cataract? Answers to FAQs about this condition, including treatment with surgery, in Laguna Hills, CA appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

We at Orange County Eye Institute are privileged that you are entrusting the health of your eyes to us. We remain committed to our tradition of personalized, high-quality patient care, advanced technology, and excellent results. As an ophthalmic surgeon, Dr. George Salib specializes in cataract surgery, including advanced techniques. Below, he provides a glimpse into how we may safely and successfully restore vision that is distorted, blurry, dull or otherwise impaired at our institute in Laguna Hills, CA. What are cataracts?  A cataract is a natural clouding of the lens that commonly occurs among patients who are middle-aged and older. … Continue reading "What is a cataract? Answers to FAQs about this condition, including treatment with surgery, in Laguna Hills, CA"The post What is a cataract? Answers to FAQs about this condition, including treatment with surgery, in Laguna Hills, CA appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

There are many opportunities to take advantage of all that our slice of southern California offers in terms of natural wonders and plenty of sunshine. However, just as you must protect your skin from the effects of ultraviolet light emitted by the sun’s rays, you must also protect your eyes from damage caused by exposure to harmful UV radiation.  We at the  Orange County Eye Institute have treated many patients with a condition called “pterygium.” This condition is also known as “surfer’s eye” because it tends to affect those individuals who get a lot of sun exposure (like surfers!). In … Continue reading "The importance of proper sun protection: How we prevent and treat pterygium (surfer’s eye)"The post The importance of proper sun protection: How we prevent and treat pterygium (surfer’s eye) appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

There are many opportunities to take advantage of all that our slice of southern California offers in terms of natural wonders and plenty of sunshine. However, just as you must protect your skin from the effects of ultraviolet light emitted by the sun’s rays, you must also protect your eyes from damage caused by exposure to harmful UV radiation.  We at the  Orange County Eye Institute have treated many patients with a condition called “pterygium.” This condition is also known as “surfer’s eye” because it tends to affect those individuals who get a lot of sun exposure (like surfers!). In … Continue reading "The importance of proper sun protection: How we prevent and treat pterygium (surfer’s eye)"The post The importance of proper sun protection: How we prevent and treat pterygium (surfer’s eye) appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Dr. George Salib has successfully treated thousands of patients with cataracts in Laguna Hills and our slice of southern California over his distinguished 25-year career as an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon. Led by Dr. Salib, our professionals at the Orange County Eye Institute use laser technologies and advanced techniques to precisely and safely remove the cloudy natural lens. Such precision cataract removal supports predictable, optimal healing and minimizes risks of side effects and complications.  About Replacement Lenses Your new, clear lens is called an “IOL,” which stands for “intraocular lens.” Unlike other implants used to restore lost or deteriorated tissues, these lenses are … Continue reading "A world of options to replace natural lenses with cataracts; restore your best vision"The post A world of options to replace natural lenses with cataracts; restore your best vision appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Dr. George Salib has successfully treated thousands of patients with cataracts in Laguna Hills and our slice of southern California over his distinguished 25-year career as an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon. Led by Dr. Salib, our professionals at the Orange County Eye Institute use laser technologies and advanced techniques to precisely and safely remove the cloudy natural lens. Such precision cataract removal supports predictable, optimal healing and minimizes risks of side effects and complications.  About Replacement Lenses Your new, clear lens is called an “IOL,” which stands for “intraocular lens.” Unlike other implants used to restore lost or deteriorated tissues, these lenses are … Continue reading "A world of options to replace natural lenses with cataracts; restore your best vision"The post A world of options to replace natural lenses with cataracts; restore your best vision appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Difficulty reading, painting, watching television, or participating in other activities that you enjoy may have brought you to this website. Cataracts may cause vision changes that interfere with your day-to-day life. This age-related “clouding” of the natural lens of the eye can make everything you look at appear foggy, blurry, hazy, or dull – like looking out of a dirty or dusty window. In the search to find a cataract surgeon in the Laguna Hills, CA area, you have come to the right place. Orange County Eye Institute is led by Dr. George Salib, a Board-certified ophthalmologist. As an ophthalmologist, … Continue reading "The search to find an exceptional cataract surgeon ends in Laguna Hills, CA at our specialty center"The post The search to find an exceptional cataract surgeon ends in Laguna Hills, CA at our specialty center appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Refractive surgery aims to correct errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Several different procedures are considered refractive. Some reshape the cornea to allow accurate pass-through of light into the eye, other involve implantation of a lens to correct vision issues. Of the refractive surgeries available, LASIK is the most common. People who have myopia (nearsightedness) see objects at a distance out of focus. This is because the light entering the eye focuses in front of the retina, not on it. In these patients, the eye is longer and the corneal curve is steep. Refractive surgery reduces the steepness of … Continue reading "Refractive surgery"The post Refractive surgery appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

No one wants a bad outcome when it comes to an eye surgery; therefore, it is important to find an experienced and qualified LASIK eye surgeon. Additionally, while credentials are important, you also want a surgeon who explains the procedure properly, discusses post-op care and how they will address issues should they arise. When searching for a good LASIK surgeon, you’ll want to consider the following factors: Are they licensed? You can check through the state licensing board or the National Practitioner Data Bank. Are they board certified? This means that the surgeon has a recognized specialty and he or … Continue reading "How to find best LASIK eye surgery"The post How to find best LASIK eye surgery appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.

Multifocal lenses have revolutionized cataract surgery. In the past, patients were not given much of a say when it came to the lenses implanted after cataract surgery. In fact, the decision was left up the physician. Now, advancements in technology have made it so that patients have a large say in which lenses are used. Which multifocal lens is used depends largely on the patient’s feelings about wearing glasses after surgery. While the lens may not eliminate the need for glasses, the number of situations in which they are needed can be reduced. There are several different types of multifocal … Continue reading "Types of Multifocal Lenses"The post Types of Multifocal Lenses appeared first on Orange County Eye Institute Laguna Hills.