Living in Southern California, you are probably familiar with the damage that the sun can do to your skin. But did you know that the sun is also potentially harmful to your eyes? Evidence suggests that sun exposure can contribute to the formation of pterygia, or fleshy growths that develop on the eyeball. Pterygia are… Continue reading
A lot has changed in the years since LASIK’s infancy. The technology used in the early days of LASIK was nowhere near as advanced as what we use today to improve our patients’ vision. At Laser Eye Center, we have always believed in the importance of technology, and by staying at the forefront of technological… Continue reading
More than 100 million people worldwide experience the uncomfortable, inconvenient symptoms of dry eye disease. Red, irritated or itchy eyes, blurry vision and the sensation that something is stuck in your eyes can interfere with your work, hobbies and time with family and friends. Always at the forefront of innovative technology, Laser Eye Center is… Continue reading
In spite of cataracts being so common, myths and misinformation about the condition abound. Without consulting an ophthalmologist, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Luckily, the cataract surgeons at Laser Eye Center™ are always available to set the record straight. Read on as our team dispels some of the most common misconceptions… Continue reading
Although there is no “perfect age” for LASIK surgery, many people choose to take advantage of the vision correction procedure early in life. In fact, over half of all LASIK procedures are performed on adults under the age of 30. Take a moment to learn why your 20s and 30s are a perfect time to… Continue reading
Cataracts, or a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, affects 25 million Americans over the age of 40. The visual effects of cataracts can be devastating, further robbing you of your vision, independence and quality of life. To give you a better idea of exactly how cataracts impact vision, the Laser Eye Center™ team shares… Continue reading
LASIK is one of the safest and most effective procedures the field of ophthalmology has ever seen. When performed by the experienced, qualified surgeons at Laser Eye Center™, who use the latest, best-in-class technology, the procedure can give you clearer, sharper vision than you thought possible. If you are on the fence about having LASIK,… Continue reading
In the early days of cataract surgery, the surgeon would remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) to restore vision at a single distance. Patients had to choose which distance to see clearly (e.g., near, intermediate or far) and then rely heavily on glasses to see clearly at all… Continue reading
Excimer laser technology has played a fundamental role in catapulting LASIK to the prominent position it now occupies in the world of vision correction. Prior to the development of the laser, surgeons corrected refractive errors by reshaping the cornea with traditional surgical tools like microkeratomes (blades) and cryolathes. But these procedures had frequent complications and… Continue reading
LASIK is a commonly misunderstood procedure. With so much information available in the Digital Age, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. The technology has had many iterations over the last 20 years, advancing by leaps and bounds as we arrive at the apex of technology development and success! To help set the… Continue reading