Why visit a comprehensive eye care center in Laguna Hills?

Maybe you have been visiting the same eye doctor since childhood. Or perhaps you have not had an eye examination since high school. Regardless of how long it has been or of your age, it is important to get back on the path to vision health now. Here are some compelling reasons to consider Orange County Eye Institute, a state of the art eye care center in Laguna Hills.

“Seeing” the right eye care practitioner

There are basically three types of professionals referred to as eye doctors:

• Optician – A technician who designs and fits eyeglass frames and lenses, contact lenses, and other low vision devices. An optician does not test vision, write vision correction prescriptions, or diagnose and treat eye diseases.
• Optometrist – This healthcare provider is qualified to perform sight testing and correction, diagnose and treat eye diseases, and help to manage vision changes. The optometrist is not a medical doctor, but may prescribe certain medications.
• Ophthalmologist – The ophthalmologist is a true eye MD. He or she is a medical or osteopathic doctor with specialization in vision and eye care. With at least eight years of additional medical training after college, the ophthalmologist is licensed to practice surgery as well as medicine.

Expertise and convenience

Dr. George Salib is an ophthalmologist and an ophthalmologic surgeon. He is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of eye disease. Dr. Salib administers routine vision examinations and prescribes eyeglass and contact lens correction. In addition, he performs a wide range of specialized eye surgeries including:

• Cataracts
• Lasik/PRK
• Corneal transplants
• Laser eye treatments
• Pterygium surgery

In his care, you get the expertise of all three professions, with the convenience of a comprehensive eye care center.

Call (949) 441-5444 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Salib at Orange County Eye Institute in Laguna Hills.

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