Approximately half of all Americans develop cataracts by the age of 75, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Despite how common cataracts are, people often miss the early signs and symptoms of the disease or attribute them to another eye condition. For example, if you are in the early stages of cataracts, you may… Continue reading
As you research LASIK online, you may come across certain LASIK providers that use the phrase “co-management” to describe their model of care. In the co-management model, a LASIK surgeon performs the procedure, and an optometrist at a different practice handles all of the patient’s pre- and post-operative care. Although this is a popular model,… Continue reading
Dry eye is a chronic and progressive disease. In an effort to manage its symptoms, eye drops are traditionally recommended in order to achieve relief from dry, itchy or irritated eyes. But like any medicine, there are limits on the duration of its effectiveness as well as how much eye drops should be used. Over-the-counter… Continue reading
Are you struggling to come up with the perfect gift for the person that has everything? Do you want to give them something they will actually use on a daily basis, and not something they will throw in a closet and forget about after the holidays have passed? If you have a loved one who… Continue reading
Dry eye is one of the most common diseases we see at Laser Eye Center, and something that we are constantly striving to better understand. In the U.S. alone, there are 30 million people suffering from dry eye. Dry eye may affect quality of life and symptoms include dryness, tired eyes, redness, irritation, burning and… Continue reading
If you’ve decided to pursue independence from glasses or contacts with laser vision correction, the next step is deciding which procedure is right for your needs. You have several options, including LASIK (Laser-Assisted In-situ Keratomileusis) and SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction). At Laser Eye Center, our primary focus is achieving the best possible visual outcomes… Continue reading
Glasses and contacts can give you the adequately clear vision you need for daily life, but they come with many drawbacks. Whether you’ve worn glasses or contacts since you were young or are having trouble with your vision for the first time, you should know there is another option available for vision correction that is… Continue reading
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